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University employees can choose from a wide range of for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Carolina Union Mission Statement:
The Carolina Union creates safe, inclusive and educational experiences that enable students to maximize their time at Carolina.

Carolina Union Purpose:
The many co-curricular programs, services and facilities supported by the Union are developed and operated with a focus to serve the students whose fees fund our organization and therefore are intended to impact the intellectual and experiential climate of the University and provide opportunities for campus members to engage in debate, conversation, interaction, and learning. Managed by 44 full time staff and over 185 student employees, the Carolina Union builds a sense of community as a unifying force on campus and provides students the space and resources needed to put theory into practice.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.


The Director of Business Services independently manages a broad range of business functions in Carolina Union (Union) and within a Student Affairs Business Hub that includes Carolina Union Student Organizations (CUSO). Responsibilities include conducting financial management in a multifaceted organization predominantly funded by student fees. Other sources of revenue include endowment, gift, and trust; independently analyzing and resolving issues and problems that necessitate input from and collaboration of external sources; and communicating information involving complex business and finance policies and principles to stakeholders, and supervision of staff. The primary functions of this position include financial planning and budgeting responsibilities and fiscal oversight for all departments within the Union.

The Director of Business Services also provides critical support for division-wide initiatives in Student Affairs, including budget planning and preparation, implementing institutional and divisional finance policies, and contributing as a member of the Student Affairs Finance Leadership Team. This position reports to the Senior Finance Director for Student Affairs. The position has a dotted reporting relationship with the Executive Director of the Carolina Union.

Mid- to late-career with Masters and 2- 4 yrs experience; Bachelors and 3-5 yrs experience

* Strong organizational and management skills.
* Multi-tasking and time management skills.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Demonstrated knowledge of accounting, business, and budget functions.
* Demonstrated attention to detail.
* Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in problem solving and demonstrated ability to manage and supervise financial and human resource functions.
* Extensive computer skills and knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint presentations, and the ability to quickly learn all university accounting and human resource systems.
* Ability to demonstrate knowledge of accrual accounting and financial forecasting.

* Knowledge and demonstrated experience in PeopleSoft.
* Five (5) or more years of sustained and progressively complex experience and decision making in the areas of finance, budgeting, accounting, strategy, administration, and facilities management in a complex organization, preferably in higher education.
* Knowledge of university, state and federal policies and laws affecting business operations.
* Experience managing and developing staff.
* Experience in a University environment.
* Demonstrated financial reporting analysis and higher-level decision making.
* Manage and report utilizing a complex chart of accounts and financial structure.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.