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Business Officer II - 000014
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Position Number: 5975786
Location: Cullowhee, NC
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Business Officer II - 000014

Western Carolina University

Department: Office of the Chancellor

About WCU: Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers lists each year. Including: 2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries. 2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries. 2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.Western Carolina University is the UNC systems westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

Position Summary: The primary location of this position is the Cullowhee, NC campus. This position is exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA). A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

The primary responsibilities of this position are: Budget management for all state and non-state accounts within the Chancellor's Office to include state appropriated funds, discretionary funds, and institutional trust funds; Responsible for reconciliation and reporting which includes standard reports as well as ad hoc reporting with short timelines; Communicates allocated discretionary funds and their ethical and appropriate usage to higher level executives including Vice Chancellors and Deans; Responsible for reviewing actual expenditures for compliance with stated and intended ethical practices, reviewing and analyzing current business practices and procedures to ensure compliance with state budget guidelines and WCU spending guidelines; Responsible for making recommendations for new policies or procedures to enhance efficient, effective, and compliant budget/financial management within the Chancellor's Office; Responsible for communicating with other accountable officers within the Chancellor's Division during Budget Roll-up to ensure funds are available for current encumbrances and operating for the remainder of the fiscal year; preparation of all budget-related forms; approval of all travel arrangements for the Chancellor's Office to include travel for the Board of Trustees; responsible for managing all technical and physical assets inventories of the Chancellor's Office including technology and furnishings. Responsible for oversight of student workers within the Chancellor's Office including employment and evaluation processes. Responsible for oversight of the Chancellor's Guest House and any other leased property managed by the Chancellor's Office to include regular cleaning and maintenance schedules.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this Position:

Ability to work independently with regards to the different budgets in the Chancellor's Office and their appropriate usages
Ability to create reports as needed by the Chancellor or Chancellor's Chief of Staff, and the Board of Trustees
Skill with compiling information into standard formats as well as ad hoc formats
Ability to work under stress and with short timelines
Knowledge of accounting procedures
Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Knowledge, skill, and ability to utilize internal systems, especially the Banner System, to maximize reporting financial information
Excellent telephone skills
Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills
Ability to follow verbal and written directions
Ability to work on multiple tasks
Ability to promote good relationships internally at all levels of the University and with the general public

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this position:

Minimum Qualifications: Interested candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment sponsorship or any other immigration-related assistance. Bachelors degree in business administration, public administration, or related business area and and at least two years of demonstrated experience in financial management, budgeting, and accounting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants: Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.Please include a cover letter, current resume, and a list of at least three professional references (including complete contact information) to complete the application process.For questions or additional information please contact: Melissa Wargo, Chief of Staff, at wargo@email.wcu.edu

AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/29879