Business Officer 1
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Department:

Dramatic Art-310200

Academic Administration

12/17/2024

01/10/2025

No

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Business Officer 1

EHRA Non-Faculty

00003578

NF0008762

Full-Time Permanent

1

40

North Carolina, US

Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications

01/13/2025

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks 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 comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Established in 1936, Dramatic Art is the second oldest theatre department in the country. Our faculty members are both scholars and artists, teachers and practitioners, constantly moving back and forth between the classroom and the theatre. PlayMakers Repertory Company (LORT D theatre) is embedded within the Department and the symbiotic relationship, between the Department of Dramatic Art and PlayMakers Repertory Company, builds upon a more than one-hundred-year legacy. The Joan H. Gillings Center for Dramatic Art is the crucible where students transform learning into practice every day. Our mission is to educate students to think critically and write cogently about the creative and artistic processes of theatre, its literature, and its history.

The Director of Business Administration has direct responsibility for implementing, assessing, and evaluating the management policies and practices necessary for successfully carrying out the Department of Dramatic Art's mission in teaching, research, public, and university service. This leadership position has an independent and broad scope of responsibility within a complex unit.

The Director of Business Administration reports directly to the Department Chair and oversees all functions related to financial matters, staff and faculty personnel, business operations and functions, and policies and procedures. This position collaborates with the Chair on short and long-term strategic planning for the department's continued growth. Management of the department's financial resources includes the annual allocation of operational funding, program funding for the Kenan Theatre Company and Ground Floor Productions, evaluation of financial needs and establishing budgets, preparing reports and projections, and providing short and long-term financial planning for state, trust, contracts and grants, F&A, gift, revenue funds and the shared funding allocations for PlayMakers Repertory Company. The position also oversees all personnel activities related to recruitment, EHRA faculty (appointments, reappointments, promotion, and tenure), SHRA staff (permanent and temporary), student employees, and international hires.

While the Department of Dramatic Art is the Director of Business Administration's primary focus, PlayMakers Repertory Company is embedded within the Department and this relationship creates a unique unit where academics and the professional theater come together. Many aspects of the unit are interconnected. The faculty in the Department of Dramatic Art is comprised of scholars, artists, teachers, and practitioners. As such, all faculty in Dramatic Art serve in some capacity as designers, artists, or technicians with PlayMakers or the Kenan Theatre Company and Dramatic Art graduate students train in a professional theater setting, which is an integral part of the Department's teaching mission. The Director of Business Administration must foster a collaborative relationship and work towards the success of the entire Unit. In partnership with the Chair, this position establishes and executes priorities to ensure the Unit's mission is achieved.

Entry-level with Masters; or Bachelors and 0-2 yrs experience

Experience in financial management, budget planning, human resource management, the supervision of staff, short- and long-term planning, and project management. Ability to lead a team and achieve results, work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced working environment, prioritize work and meet deadlines. Ability to work with a wide range of people including students, faculty, internal, and external stakeholders. Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain collegial working relationships are required.

Mid-to-late career with Masters and 2-4 years experience; Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years experience.

Familiarity with university accounting and HR systems and an understanding of EHRA and SHRA policies and procedure preferred. Experience working in the theater administration or the fine arts preferred.

None.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.