Business Officer I

Position Title Business Officer I Position Number 096541 Department School Of Music - 270000 Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related degree and 1-2 years of relevant experience; or related Master’s degree.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. License/Certification Required
N/A Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The primary purpose of the Business Officer position is to provide support to the Dean of the Hayes School of Music in managing the budgets. This person will independently perform a variety of finance-related duties to ensure the financial goals of the Hayes School of Music, Cannon Music Camp, and the Community Music School are achieved.

Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:

• Implements budgeting and financial record-keeping procedures.
• Advises the Dean regarding financial decisions.
• Interprets University financial reports.
• Maintains annual budgeting and develops financial planning by providing allocation and expense projections.
• Monitors balances and expenditures.
• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing financial and other statistical data.
• Serves as a liaison between the Dean, Academic Affairs, and the Controller’s Office on financial matters for the Hayes School of Music to ensure budgetary policies and procedures are in compliance.
• Presents training and development sessions for faculty who utilize specific University funds for their areas.
• Oversee summer salaries and other additional compensation actions. This duty includes assessing needs/expectations, planning, documenting, and recommending funding scenarios.
• Monitoring, analyzing, and making recommendations concerning position budgets and salary distribution.
• Monitors payroll and maintains documentation for payroll reconciliation.
• Works closely with the Executive Assistant on Position Management for the Hayes School of Music.
• P-card reconciliation.
• Manages and Maintains The Hayes School of Music Touchnet sites for online sales associated with locker rentals, recording studio time, and gear for the Marching Mountaineers.
• Manage the fiscal year-end closeout process.
• Initiate and approve accounting transactions (Internal POs, purchasing card transactions, journal entries, budget revisions, etc.)
• Collaborates closely with the Dean and Associate Dean to distribute, track and monitor scholarships for the Hayes School of Music and Cannon Music Camp.
• Submit guest and third-party contracts.

Suggested Salary Range $45,000 - $52,700 Physical Demands of Position
General office duties. Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with Contact Information. AA/EEO Statement
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Important Contacts:

Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu

Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
titleix@appstate.edu

ADA /504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community. Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/37072 Posting Number 201501048P