Senior Business Officer, Academic Planning and Operations

🇺🇸 Charlotte, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $100K - $115K

💻 Operations

🗓️ November 25th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

UNC Charlotte is hiring a Senior Business Officer, Academic Planning and Operations. This role provides strategic financial and operational leadership across the Division of Academic Affairs, advising college and academic unit business officers, managing budgeting processes, overseeing financial operations, and supporting human resources functions. The position also involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance, delivering training, and acting as a key liaison within the division.

Highlights

Lead financial planning, analysis, and resource management for Academic Affairs, supporting a $450 million annual budget.
Advise and partner with 19 business officers and division leadership on budget and operational matters.
Manage human resources functions including recruitment, performance management, and personnel issue resolution.
Supervise a small team directly and provide guidance to approximately 100 business and administrative staff across colleges and units.
Provide training and professional development programs for business officers and administrative staff.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and university policies related to budgeting and HR.
Required qualifications: relevant post-Baccalaureate degree with 5+ years experience, or undergraduate degree with 7+ years experience.
Preferred qualifications: MBA or advanced degree, higher education experience, expertise with ERP systems like PeopleSoft or Banner, and advanced Excel skills.
Employment type: full-time, permanent, exempt position with a salary range of $100,000 - $115,000.
Department: Academic Affairs within UNC Charlotte.