Description:

The Honors College Budget Officer will implement budgeting and financial record keeping procedures to ensure efficient coordination of the Honors College budget, grants, and designated accounts, maintain accurate information regarding the financial status of the College, advise the Dean regarding financial decisions, assist the Dean and other Honors staff with allotment and expense projections, and prepare a variety of operational and financial reports and spreadsheets.

The Budget Officer will also coordinate the development of training programs and present and/or facilitate the presentation of specific topical training sessions related to financial and budgetary topics in support of the College. The Budget Officer will report to the Dean of the Honors College.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The North Carolina A&T State University Honors College is the unit on campus responsible for creating a series of programming, curricular and co-curricular initiatives that assists high-achieving students excel in their college careers.

The UHP has grown to over 900 current students representing nearly every academic department on campus. The A&T Honors College is a community of enthusiastic scholars on campus, preparing students for career-shaping challenges and a lifetime of creative expression and idea exploration. To learn more, visit https://www.ncat.edu/academics/honors/index.php.

Requirements:

The requirements of the Honors College Business Officer include:

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management or a related field, no experience is required. With a bachelor’s degree in fields other than those described above, 3-5 years of experience in an accounting, budgetary, or management position is required.

• Demonstrated experience in the coordination of various budgets, grants, and designated accounts by implementing budgeting systems and financial records which are compatible with accounting and reporting systems.

• Experience in Interpreting financial reports and advising of financial decisions by providing accurate information regarding the financial status of accounts.

• Demonstrated experience in annual budgeting and financial planning by providing allocation and expense projections.

• Demonstrated experience in collecting, organizing, and analyzing financial and other statistical data for the preparation of financial and non-financial reports, establishing reporting deadlines, providing data for these reports, and utilizing the appropriate systems to assist with financial management responsibilities.

• Demonstrated experience in coordinating the purchase of supplies by identifying prospective vendors, obtaining cost estimates, selecting materials/supplies and related vendors, and overseeing the purchasing process.

• Ability to utilize effective interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to handle special administrative and trouble-shooting projects by gathering information, coordinating and communicating with various units, and following through with projects to completion.

Preferred:

Education:A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management or a related field, no experience is required. With a bachelor’s degree in fields other than those described above, 3-5 years of experience in an accounting, budgetary, or management position is required.

Skills: Strong computer skills, including the development of spreadsheets and reports using graphs and charts, are required. Good interpersonal, communication, organizational, and administrative skills required. The ability to initiate and follow through with work responsibilities and to meet deadlines with a minimum of supervision is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Special Instructions:

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University 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. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A&T State University permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees

• Community Service Leave

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits

• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance 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

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