Senior Business Officer, Academic Planning and Operations

🇺🇸 Charlotte, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $100K - $115K

💻 Operations

🗓️ November 3rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

UNC Charlotte is hiring a Senior Business Officer, Academic Planning and Operations. This role provides division-level leadership and expert advisory support to business officers, college and academic unit leadership across Academic Affairs, managing financial operations, budgeting, and human resources functions for a significant portion of the university budget. The position also involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance, and serving as a strategic business partner within the division.

Highlights

Lead financial and operational support for Academic Affairs division with a $450 million budget.
Provide strategic guidance on budget planning, resource management, and human resources operations.
Manage and supervise a team of professional staff and oversee broader business staff across 19 colleges and units.
Serve as principal liaison between business officers and Academic Affairs leadership, including representing leadership as needed.
Oversee faculty hiring, promotion, compensation processes, and ensure HR compliance with relevant policies.
Expertise in ERP systems like PeopleSoft or Banner and advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and financial reporting.
Requires a relevant post-baccalaureate degree with 5+ years of experience or an undergraduate degree with 7+ years of relevant experience; MBA preferred.
Experience in higher education budget planning, financial management, and human resources management preferred.
Salary range is $100,000 - $115,000 annually.
Supports approximately 100 business and administrative staff across the Academic Affairs division.