Business Manager

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Raleigh, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $95K - $96K 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ January 29th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

NC State University is hiring a Business Manager for its Physics Department. The role involves leading the department's financial, administrative, and human resource functions to support the Department Head's strategic objectives, including budget management, compliance, staff supervision, and collaboration with college and university offices.

Highlights

Manage departmental budgets, including state appropriations, gifts, and foundation funds.
Oversee contracts and grants activities in coordination with the college research office.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, university, and departmental policies and procedures.
Approve and reconcile department-wide financial transactions and prepare financial reports.
Lead business operations, strategic planning, and provide administrative guidance.
Supervise and train administrative staff, ensuring operational continuity.
Provide guidance on recruitment, hiring, training, and retention in partnership with HR specialists.
Required skills include knowledge of GAAP, budget management, financial reporting; experience with Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Finance and HR management systems.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field and three years of professional accounting experience including supervisory experience.
Preferred qualifications: Experience in higher education, familiarity with PeopleSoft Financial and Human Resource systems.
Compensation range: $95,000 - $96,394 annually.