Posting Details
Classification Information
| Position/Classification Title |
Business Officer |
| Classification Type |
SHRA |
| Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies: |
N - Not Mandatory |
| Minimum Experience/Education |
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related business area; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. |
| Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education |
At least 2 years of experience working in a human resources capacity and/or certification in a human resources related course or field of study. |
| Required License or Certification |
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Position Overview
| Primary Purpose of Position |
The primary purpose of the Personnel Officer is to initiate, facilitate, monitor, and oversee the human resources needs of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Specifically, this position will manage the business functions of ensuring compliance with the personnel requirements approved in grant budgets, tracking payroll expenditures, conducting quarterly budget to actual reconciliations of all accounts, forecasting and planning for future HR-related costs, interpreting and applying federal, state, and university policies and procedures related to human resource practices, conducting salary benchmarking and compensation analysis, and managing the end-to-end recruitment process, which includes working with
CAES administrators and hiring managers to assess staffing needs, develop and/or modify position descriptions, prepare postings, review
EHRA employment applications to ensure that applicants meet the minimum qualifications as advertised in position announcement, initiate hiring proposals, and help onboard new employees, ensuring they have the necessary tools and information to start their roles. |
| Primary Function of Organizational Unit |
N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master's programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America's top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor's programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master's degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master's degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation.
Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in
STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as "R2-High Research Activity" in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve "R1-Very High Research Activity" status. It also holds Carnegie's earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (
APLU) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as "best for business" by the
CNBC financial network.
The Office of the Assistant Dean for Administration is responsible the overall facilities and administrative functions of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (
CAES). The
CAES has a rich history of innovation and application of cutting-edge technology. From our pioneering Laboratory Animal Science and Landscape Architecture programs to our award-winning Cooperative Extension and Agricultural Research programs, our faculty and staff serve today's needs while keeping an eye on the future. With programs and expertise in such areas as biotechnology, agricultural and biosystems engineering, natural resources management, waste management, and food microbiology, the A&T College of Agriculture grows concurrently with the demand for qualified graduates. Our four academic departments are the Department of Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education; the Department of Animal Sciences; the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences; and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design. Within these departments, students will find a myriad of opportunities for classroom learning, research and field work. Through our Agricultural Research Program and our Cooperative Extension Program, we are able to research issues of importance to North Carolina and also provide research-based outreach training to citizens across the state and around the world. |
| Work Hours |
M -F 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. |
On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site) |
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
| Required Competency |
Business Administration
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| Duties |
- Ensure that State and non-State funds are applied correctly to support the 270 positions in the College, with current salaries totaling over $17M.
- Manage compliance with the personnel requirements approved in the grant budgets of the CAES' portfolio of approximately $30M in funding to ensure the appropriate funding sources, compensation, and effort percentages are applied in personnel actions.
- Track payroll expenditures and conduct quarterly budget to actual reconciliations of all accounts to ensure that expenses are charged correctly.
- Assist upper management with forecasting and planning for future HR-related costs.
- Interpret and apply federal, state, and university policies and procedures related to human resource practices.
- Conduct salary benchmarking and compensation analysis to ensure competitive and fair pay structures that align compensation with market trends and for use in business planning.
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| Required Competency |
Human Resources Management |
| Duties |
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, which includes working with CAES administrators and hiring managers to assess staffing needs, develop and/or modify position descriptions, prepare postings, review EHRA employment applications to ensure that applicants meet the minimum qualifications as advertised in position announcement, initiate hiring proposals, and help onboard new employees, ensuring they have the necessary tools and information to start their roles.
- Apply knowledge of organizational structure, functions, services, programs, office procedures, and practices; stay abreast of internal and external human resources policies and procedures; analyze complex personnel issues, compile data, and make oral and written recommendations to CAES administration regarding improvements in HR business practices.
- Act as a point of contact for employees regarding HR policies, workplace issues, and general concerns; work to resolve conflicts, mediate disputes, and foster a positive work environment.
- Identify and/or conduct professional development workshops/training for supervisors and staff.
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| Required Competency |
Information Analysis and Decision Making |
| Duties |
- Exercise extremely high levels of discretion and confidentiality due to the management of sensitive and confidential information.
- Conduct payroll analysis and reconciliation to ensure all approved personnel actions are correctly reflected in employees' payroll per the Banner Finance system and initiate labor redistributions with Contracts & Grants Accounting if needed.
- Develop and maintain a list of all CAES positions and perform research, data collection and analysis of positions to help management make informed decisions about staffing needs.
- Track vacant positions and work with hiring managers to fill or deactivate them promptly.
- Gather, organize, and analyze financial information related to personnel and make recommendations for improvements.
- Build, maintain, and manage various personnel files via electronic databases and/or physical storage.
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| Required Competency |
Communication |
| Duties |
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary to effectively manage the areas of responsibilities. Communicate daily with CAES Administration, hiring managers, Human Resources, Business and Finance, Academic Budget and Personnel, Contracts & Grants, current and potential employees to address inquiries related to human resources policies and procedures, compensation, recruitment, payroll reconciliations, and any other personnel matters.
- Provide information in a tactful and constructive manner and use sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
- Develop written materials such as forms, brochures, and handbooks to convey guidelines and standard procedures and deliver oral presentations and training sessions as needed. Develop written materials such as forms, brochures, and handbooks to convey guidelines and standard procedures and deliver oral presentations and training sessions as needed.
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Position Information
| Working Title |
Personnel Officer |
| Competency Level |
Journey |
| Position Number |
007520 |
| Recruitment Range |
$57,236 - $70,000 |
| FLSA |
Non-Exempt |
| Appointment Type |
Permanent - Full-time |
| FTE |
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| If Time Limited, Appointment Length |
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| Organizational Division |
Dean's Office - College of Ag. and Env. Sciences |
| Organizational Location |
College of Ag & Environ Sciences |
| Organizational Unit |
AD Administration |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number |
SHRA2744 |
| Open Date |
11/05/2024 |
| Close Date |
11/19/2024 |
| Special Instructions to Applicant |
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 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
- and more
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.
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| Quick Link |
https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/34945 |
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North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
$57,236 - $70,000
life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), 403(b)
Nov 06, 2024