Business Services Coordinator
UNC Charlotte
Full-Time
Closes on Wednesday, December 30, 2026
Job Description
- Serve as the Office and Budget Manager for The Department of Communication Studies and the Writing, Rhet, Digital Studies Program.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of policies and procedures for the day-to-day financial management of various funding sources, including reconciliation and compliance processes.
- Assist Chairs with prioritizing funding requests and develop recommendations for financial distributions.
- Manage, track, and balance departmental budgets (State, Summer School, Discretionary, E&T, Overhead, Grants, Endowments, etc.); record and update expenses for each fund. Utilize budget skills to adjust funds as necessary through budget revisions and other documentation.
- Prepare budget/financial forecasts/analysis and projections to assist the Department Chair with strategic planning.
- Apply knowledge of programs, policies, and procedures to interpret and communicate information to meet specific needs of faculty, staff, and students.
- Manage quarterly budget revisions and submit FTRs.
- Provide grant and FRG project support, including budget tracking, reporting, and coordination with Principal Investigators, CHESS Grants Support Specialists, or external funding contacts.
- Supervise and evaluate the department’s two SHRA employees. Provide formal and informal training as needed.
- Maintain informational flow to stakeholders and faculty, ensuring information is timely and correct (e.g., travel request/report forms, purchase orders, employment records for students, conference materials, etc.).
- Remain up-to-date on university processes and procedures as they relate to all financial systems (Concur, Banner, Banner Self-Service, 49er Mart, SEA, NinerWorks, Archibus, etc.)
- Serve as the primary departmental resource on business procedures for sound business practices.