What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Services Manager position at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
Posting Information
Department
School of Law-360001
Career Area
Administrative/Clerical Support
Is this an internal only recruitment?
No
Posting Open Date
03/07/2025
Application Deadline
03/13/2025
Position Type
Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Business Services Coordinator - Advanced
Salary Grade Equivalent
GN09
Working Title
Business Services Manager
Position Number
20069580
Vacancy ID
P020199
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited
Full-Time Permanent
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Work Location
CHAPEL HILL, NC
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$56,000 - $60,000
Pay Band Information
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Position Summary Information
Be a Tar Heel!
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.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The University of North Carolina, School of Law aspires to be a great public law school. Toward this end, it pursues a fourfold mission: to prepare outstanding lawyers and leaders for the bar, the bench, all public and private law settings, and public service; to make nationally and internationally significant legal and policy contributions through an ambitious agenda of research and scholarship; to instill lifelong ethical values, dedication to the cause of justice and a lasting commitment to pro bono and public service; and, to serve the legal profession, the people and institutions of North Carolina, the nation and the world.
The CDO supports students and alumni annually in all career development and recruitment aspects, providing career-planning resources from admission to post-graduation and helping students explore summer positions and diverse legal careers. The CDO offers comprehensive support, including individual counseling, mock interviews, daily drop-in hours, and application material reviews. It also serves as a job information hub. First-year students also benefit from a structured curriculum and numerous programs annually covering legal career exploration.
UNC Law pursues a fourfold mission: preparing exceptional lawyers and leaders across all legal sectors, advancing impactful legal research and scholarship, instilling lifelong ethical values and a commitment to justice, and serving the legal profession and broader communities at all levels.
Committed to a welcoming and inclusive community, the school values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. As part of the nation’s first public university, it prioritizes public service and teaching excellence, ensuring its student body reflects and embraces the diverse communities it serves.
The CDO supports students and alumni annually in all career development and recruitment aspects, providing career-planning resources from admission to post-graduation and helping students explore summer positions and diverse legal careers. The CDO offers comprehensive support, including individual counseling, mock interviews, daily drop-in hours, and application material reviews. It also serves as a job information hub. First-year students also benefit from a structured curriculum and numerous programs annually covering legal career exploration.
UNC Law pursues a fourfold mission: preparing exceptional lawyers and leaders across all legal sectors, advancing impactful legal research and scholarship, instilling lifelong ethical values and a commitment to justice, and serving the legal profession and broader communities at all levels.
Committed to a welcoming and inclusive community, the school values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. As part of the nation’s first public university, it prioritizes public service and teaching excellence, ensuring its student body reflects and embraces the diverse communities it serves.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Student Engagement, the Business Services Manager provides business and programmatic support to ensure the efficient operation of the Career Development Office (CDO). The individual serves as a point of contact for students and employers utilizing CDO services and provides broad assistance to the CDO team to enhance student engagement and overall outcomes. Exercising considerable independent judgment, the role involves managing communications and office calendars, coordinating external postings and opportunities, supporting career-related programs and events, maintaining accurate and up-to-date resources, tracking key metrics, supporting student advising initiatives, managing various financial processes, and other projects that enhance career services and professional development opportunities.
Within the School of Law, the CDO is responsible for all aspects of career development and recruitment programming for approximately 600 students and a substantial number of alumni/ae each year. With a Career Development Office that provides invaluable support and important career-planning resources, prior to arrival and after departure, UNC School of Law graduates can, and do, go anywhere with a Carolina Law education. The CDO staff supports students exploring options in summer positions and careers in vast practice settings. Most prospective students are not exactly sure which area of law they will pursue – and that’s to be expected. Upon enrollment, the staff of the Career Development Office are here to support students in their exploration of legal careers. The CDO offers, among other services, individual career counseling appointments, mock interviews, daily drop-in hours, and resume and cover letter reviews. The CDO serves as an information clearinghouse for job information as well as a counseling and training center for students’ career exploration and employment-related skills. It offers a structured, multi-part Career Development Curriculum for first-year law students, as well as about 70 programs a year on various practice areas and settings encompassing both traditional and nontraditional legal careers.
Within the School of Law, the CDO is responsible for all aspects of career development and recruitment programming for approximately 600 students and a substantial number of alumni/ae each year. With a Career Development Office that provides invaluable support and important career-planning resources, prior to arrival and after departure, UNC School of Law graduates can, and do, go anywhere with a Carolina Law education. The CDO staff supports students exploring options in summer positions and careers in vast practice settings. Most prospective students are not exactly sure which area of law they will pursue – and that’s to be expected. Upon enrollment, the staff of the Career Development Office are here to support students in their exploration of legal careers. The CDO offers, among other services, individual career counseling appointments, mock interviews, daily drop-in hours, and resume and cover letter reviews. The CDO serves as an information clearinghouse for job information as well as a counseling and training center for students’ career exploration and employment-related skills. It offers a structured, multi-part Career Development Curriculum for first-year law students, as well as about 70 programs a year on various practice areas and settings encompassing both traditional and nontraditional legal careers.
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.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The individual must be highly proficient in all MS Suite products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Bookings, Outlook, and Teams, among others. The individual must also be proficient with printers, scanners, and fax machines. The individual will also possess strong organizational skills, excellent people skills, and the ability to multi-task.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience in a university or professional school career development office or in a recruiting function for a legal industry employer; familiarity with Canva; database management experience (specifically career services software Symplicity and Canvas); and experience working with adult students in a professional environment are highly preferred.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements
Salary : $56,000 - $60,000
