Business Services Coordinator

Posting Details

Posting Details

Benefits of Working at UNCW

At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, we are driven by a clear purpose: to empower student success, advance innovation, and strengthen the communities we serve. Guided by our strategic vision and commitment to excellence, UNCW offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where employees can make meaningful contributions while growing their careers.

Located in coastal North Carolina, UNCW combines the energy of a thriving academic community with the natural beauty of nearby beaches and outdoor spaces. Here, professional opportunity is balanced with an exceptional quality of life-creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

As a member of the Seahawk community, you'll benefit from a culture that values well-being, lifelong learning, and connection. UNCW offers a competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. From comprehensive health coverage and retirement options to generous paid leave, tuition opportunities within the UNC System, learning and development opportunities, and wellness programs, UNCW is committed to helping you thrive both at work and in your personal life.

Recruitment Range $38,743 - $43,048 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 S02908 Position Title Business Services Coordinator Working Title Business Services Coordinator Competency Level Contributing Home Department Research and Innovation - 31100 Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Office of the Associate Provost for Research supports the research and innovation mission of the University.

This office is currently comprised of nine departments including Research and Innovation, Research Development Office, Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance (SPARC), Research Integrity Office (RIO), Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), Office of Innovation and Commercialization (OIC), Business Development for MARBIONC/CREST Research Campus, Quality Enhancements for Non-Profit Organizations (QENO) and Institute for Interdisciplinary Identify Sciences (I3S). Collectively, this is Research and Innovation.

College Research and Innovation - 311 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 provides administrative support for all departments within Research and Innovation.

This Business Services Coordinator position reports to the Advanced Business Services Coordinator in Research and Innovation and will complete all administrative and fiscal functions as directed by the Advanced Business Services Coordinator within Research and Innovation.

This work includes budget management, processing financial transactions, reconciliation of financial data, purchasing, travel processing, cash receipting, hiring students and processing payroll actions along with other assigned duties as needed. This position works closely with the Business Officer in Academic Affairs Resource Administration along with Business Affairs to make sure all policies and procedures are followed while timelines and deadlines are met.

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 with Banner Finance, Banner HR
• Experience with Purchasing
• Experience with Travel processing
• Experience as well as familiarity with UNCW policies and processes
• Familiarity with state funding
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

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 8:00am - 5:00pm Type of Position Permanent Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Position Number 1869 Job Posting Date 08/28/2026 Posting Close Date 09/22/2026 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 Contributing 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/40659

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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