Unit Business Officer - Athletics

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA

Position Overview

The Unit Business Officer provides professional financialleadership for the Department of Athletics at North CarolinaA&T State University. The position reports to and isaccountable to the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance, andserves on the Director of Athletics’ leadership team as thedepartment’s dedicated finance partner. The Unit Business Officerdevelops, monitors, and forecasts the Athletics operating budget,produces financial reporting and analysis, and advises the Directorof Athletics on the financial implications of operationaldecisions, including new obligations such as student-athleterevenue sharing. The position works alongside the department’sexisting budget staff rather than replacing them: Athleticsleadership retains authority over its priorities, while the UnitBusiness Officer provides budget oversight, reporting, and internalcontrol accountable to the Vice Chancellor for Business andFinance. University-level central finance functions remain with therespective central offices, with whom the Unit Business Officercoordinates closely.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Division of Business and Finance, led by the Vice Chancellorfor Business and Finance / Chief Financial Officer, stewards theuniversity’s financial resources and provides the budget,accounting, treasury, procurement, facilities, human resources,public safety, and related services that sustain institutionaloperations. Within Business and Finance, Unit Business Officers areassigned to specific divisions, where they serve as embeddedfinance partners while remaining accountable to the ViceChancellor. This position is assigned to the Department ofAthletics, which administers the university’s NCAA Division Iintercollegiate athletics programs. Most of the Athletics budget isfunded through student fees and institutional support and operatesoutside the state operating budget, which places particular weighton independent financial oversight and reporting.

Minimum Requirements

• · Master’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a directlyrelated field and 4 years of progressively responsible professionalexperience in budgeting, financial management, accounting, orfinancial operations; or a bachelor’s degree in an equivalent fieldand 6 years of such experience; or an equivalent combination ofeducation and experience.
• · Experience developing and managing complex operating and capitalbudgets.
• Experience providing financial analysis and reporting in support ofmanagement decision-making.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,Education

• · Experience in higher education finance, ideally within a publicuniversity or a UNC System institution.
• · Experience serving as an embedded finance or business partnerwithin an intercollegiate athletics department, ideally an NCAADivision I program, including athletics financial reporting.
• · Experience supervising or providing lead direction toprofessional or support staff.
• · Familiarity with fund accounting across student fee,institutional support, auxiliary, and gift or endowmentfunds.
• · Experience with Banner or a comparable enterprise resourceplanning ( ERP ) system and with financial reporting and analyticstools.
• CPA, CMA, CGFM, or comparable credential is preferred but notrequired.

Required License or Certification

No professional license or certification is required to perform theduties of this position.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid workarrangement, consistent with university and statepolicies.

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office spaceon-site)

Position Information

Working Title

Unit Business Officer - Athletics

Position Number

Recruitment Salary Range

$129,000 - $165,680

FLSA

Exempt

Appointment Type

Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track

No

Organizational Division

VC for Business & Finance

Organizational Location

VC for Business & Finance

Organizational Unit

VC for Business & Finance

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

EPA3267

Open Date

10/28/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positionsremaining posted after this date are continuing to acceptapplications, but may close at any time. Applications received bythis date will receive full consideration, applications receivedafter this date may receive consideration depending upon the statusof the search

Date Position Available

12/1/2026

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employeesinclude the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, LifeInsurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid workarrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C.A&T employees are generally required to reside in NorthCarolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned dutystation.