Lead Business Officer - Personnel

Appalachian State University • Boone, NC

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About The Position

This position provides leadership and oversight for the College of Arts and Sciences’ financial management and human resources administration. This role serves as the lead personnel officer and financial planner for the college and is responsible for ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, and HR compliance across all units. The position guides processes related to budget planning, payroll, position management, faculty hiring, and personnel-related reporting. Acts as a strategic liaison between departments and central offices for all finance and personnel functions. This role serves as the Lead Business Officer and supervises 7 Administrative positions within the College and advises 17 department chairs and 28 administrative assistants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a professional administrative setting, primarily within a College or University
• Experience with managing budgets and personnel

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage college-wide budgets associated with salary projections.
• Process and monitor supplemental instruction allocations, lapsed salary use, one-time pay distributions, and graduate contracts.
• Lead HR functions: initiate hiring actions, manage onboarding, coordinate candidate search and interview processes, and oversee payroll and compensation.
• Manage faculty hiring processes and budgetary approvals for new positions.
• Approve time for all CAS employees and ensure proper reporting.
• Maintain up-to-date position records and act as primary contact for HR and budget queries.
• Serves as supervisory lead for HR-related issues and ensures compliance with institutional policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager