CAS Research Cores Business Officer

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The College of Arts & Sciences, administered by the Dean, consists of seventy-one academic departments, curricula, programs, centers, and Institutes. The College is divided into multiple divisions, which are overseen by Senior Associate Deans. All academic departments and curricula are assigned to one of the following three divisions Fine Arts & Humanities, Natural Sciences & Mathematics, and Social Sciences & Global Programs. A fourth division, Undergraduate Education, houses curriculum and instructional innovation, honors and distinguished scholarships, and student academic support. These Senior Associate Deans, along with the Senior Associate Deans for Operations and Strategy, Research and Innovation, Development, and the Director of Communications for the College, all report to the Dean.

During its 200+ year history, the College has grown and thrived and employs nearly 1,000 faculty, over 600 staff, and more than 3,000 student employees, and provides instruction for more than 16,600 undergraduate and nearly 2,400 graduate students with annual expenditures of $345M. Sixty-percent of student credit hours are taught by the College. The College has 13,316 undergraduate majors and 2,392 graduate majors from more than 40 academic majors.

The College's Business Operations, led by the Senior Associate Dean for Operations and Strategy, comprise of nearly 70 staff and include the divisions of Finance and Budget Management, Human Resources, Information Technology and Data Analytics, Facilities, and Dean's Office administration.

INTERNAL ONLY: Internal posting for permanent, time-limited and layoff priority employees of UNC-Chapel Hill only.

The Research Core Business Officer serves as a critical administrative and financial resource for the College of Arts & Sciences' research core facilities. This position is responsible for ensuring the operational and financial sustainability of multiple core facilities that provide essential services to faculty, researchers, and external partners. The Business Officer will oversee all aspects of financial management, including billing, expense monitoring, revenue tracking, and subsidy allocation, while ensuring compliance with university policies and external funding requirements.

In this role, the Business Officer will act as the primary liaison between core facility directors, college leadership, and administrative offices to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Responsibilities include managing billing systems, assisting users with account setup, and ensuring timely invoicing and collections. The position will also coordinate contract negotiations and renewals, including industry agreements, MOUs, and external service contracts, to maintain uninterrupted operations.

Beyond financial oversight, the Business Officer will support strategic decision-making by providing detailed monthly financial reports, analyzing performance metrics, and identifying opportunities for cost savings and revenue growth. This position will assist with procurement and equipment replacement planning, troubleshoot system errors, and manage HR-related actions tied to effort and subsidy usage. Additionally, the Business Officer will track publications resulting from core facility usage and compile reporting data for federal grants to support compliance and research impact documentation. The Business Officer will also manage and coordinate the bi-annual rate review process for all core facilities in collaboration with Core Directors and senior leadership, ensuring compliance with institutional and federal guidelines.

Mid- to late-career with Masters and 2- 4 yrs experience; Bachelors and 3-5 yrs experience

Mid- to late-career Bachelors and 3-5 yrs experience or with Masters and 2- 4 yrs experience;
Experience in financial analysis, contract management, and administrative operations.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in iLab and Microsoft Office Suite.

Familiarity with research environments and compliance requirements for federal grants.
Experience with UNC financial systems and policies preferred, but not required.

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