Director of Business Services Position Available In Watauga, North Carolina

Director of Business Services
Appalachian State University
in Boone, NC

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Full-Time

Salary:

$65,444-68,888

Posted:

05/09/2025

Application Due:

05/22/2025

Category:

Business and Financial Services Director of Business Services Department:

Office of Arts Engagement – 540400 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. License/Certification Required Essential Job Functions
The Director of Business Services for the Office of Arts Engagement reports to the Executive Director of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources and is responsible for financial oversight, personnel management, program development and operations. The person in this position performs a wide variety of administrative tasks, and oversees two employees in the business area.

Primary responsibilities include:

Manages and ensures accounting policies and practices of the organization are followed in accordance with university policy and generally accepted accounting practices.
Manages the financial record keeping, reporting, and other accounting functions for the Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources (Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, An Appalachian Summer, APPlause! K-12 series).
Summarizes and forecasts business activity and financial performance in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected outcomes.
Leads the development and monitoring of budgets; aid departments in developing their budgets as needed; develops the unit’s overall administrative budget from individual department budgets; monitors budget versus actual as part of monthly reporting. Provides overall guidance to all departments within Arts Engagement on financial issues related to budgeting, projections, cashflow, and accounting implications of operational decisions.
Provides timely communication of cash flow issues should they arise. Establishs performance goals and measures to evaluate success of Arts Engagement. Identifies inefficiencies in accounting and administrative procedures, develops and implements solutions.
Provides information as needed to University budget offices as required by reporting schedules specific to state, foundation and student fee funds.
Oversees the day-to-day operations of accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement, etc. Provides guidance and direction to staff.
Serves as Human Resources Liaison for the Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources.
Serves as liaison to other university areas as it relates to facility usage including the Department of Art, Hayes School of Music, and other university users.
Assists the Executive Director in formulating and implementing policies and procedures.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, nonprofit management,
arts management, or related field
3-5 years of professional-level, administrative experience in a non-profit,
academic setting or business
Demonstrated track record as a respected leader, effective communicator,
and skilled problem-solver in a nonprofit, academic or business setting
Extensive knowledge and skills in financial management, budgeting and accounting practices, university processes and procedures, budgeting software, report development and strategic budget planning.
Knowledge, experience and skills in personnel management and supervision
Demonstrated record of relationship-building with a broad network of
external colleagues and organizational supporters
Experience and university policies and procedures preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, nonprofit management, arts management, or related field.
3-5 years of professional-level, administrative experience in a non-profit, academic setting or business.

Work Schedule/Hours:

This position will primarily be required to work daily Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with occasional after-hours and weekend duties related to the extensive arts programming offered for campus and community audiences via both the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts and the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts.

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$65,444-68,888

Closing Date:

5/22/2025 To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/50874 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. jeid-648172696839a44da7d71b1fced8fece
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