Business Services Coordinator

Posting Details

Posting Details

Benefits of Working at UNCW

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.

Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.

As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.

We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy,and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range $43,329 - $48,143 Recruitment Range Details

The salary range advertised is the designated recruitment range for this classification. Final salary offers will be determined by the candidate's education, relevant experience, internal equity alignment, and departmental budgetary parameters.

Vacancy Number S02842 Position Title Business Services Coordinator Working Title Business Services Coordinator Competency Level Journey Home Department CSE Dean's Office - 32300 Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

UNCW's College of Science and Engineering (CSE) programs in mathematics and statistics, computer sciences, natural sciences, psychology, and pre-engineering and engineering, drive innovation and discovery. The CSE Dean's office supports all nine units in the college and provides centralized support and administration for all CSE faculty, staff and students.

College College of Science and Engineering - 323 College College/School Information University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Business Services Coordinator is a key member of the CSE Dean's Office Business team which provides comprehensive business services support to the College of Science and Engineering (CSE) and its nine units.

This position is responsible for the following:

• Processing all purchase requests through uShop within the College (including award/grant purchases), ensuring timely processing, compliance with policies, and providing appropriate documentation. Including coordinating purchases of general office supplies, instructional materials, lab and clinical equipment, and high-cost fixed assets.
• Serving as the primary liaison for the UNCW Card program within the College. Processing the reconciliation of all UNCW Card expenses (including award/grant purchases), ensuring compliance and providing appropriate supporting documentation.
• Maintaining comprehensive purchasing records and tracking tools. Preparing purchase documentation as needed.
• Serving as the subject matter expert on purchasing policies and practices for CSE, UNCW, and the UNC System Office within the College. Interpreting and applying complex purchasing regulations to ensure full compliance.
• Providing training to faculty, staff, and students on CSE, UNCW, and UNC System Office purchasing policies and practices.
• Working with departmental administrative staff to enter Faculty Load and Compensation (FLAC) and Student Hiring Actions (EPAFs)
• Monitors FLACs and EPAFs to ensure timely and accurate assignments
• Preparing miscellaneous financial and accounting transactions such as journal entries and check requests.
• Supports administrative duties such as purchasing, entering FLACs, and EPAFS within the college.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred education, professional skills and experience

• Experience working in a higher education environment.
• Knowledge of Banner Finance, Banner HR, uShop, and Emburse Enterprise, or similar ERP system.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of UNCW or UNC System financial policies and practices.

Required Certifications or licensure

N/A

FTE 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) Months Per Year 12 Months Work Days Monday - Friday Work Hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Type of Position Permanent Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Position Number 8467 Job Posting Date 06/11/2026 Posting Close Date 06/25/2026 Number of Openings Single Incumbent Special Notes to Applicants

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/39550

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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