Job Details

University Program Specialist

Position Number: 6076041
Location: Durham, NC
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

University Program Specialist

North Carolina Central University

Closing Date: 3/19/2025 at 11:55 PM

Primary Purpose of Position:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide support to leadership of the business operations within the department. Key responsibilities include assisting with budgets with a focus on financial projections and fiscal planning and auxiliary enterprises, and ensuring compliance with university policies and processing purchase request and invoices. This position also assist with work order coordination, inventory control fiduciary responsibilities, securing information for university chargebacks and billing, and the university event planning program. Additionally, the role involves contributing to the development and implementation of the departmental strategic plan to support the overall goals and objectives of the university.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or and equivalent combination of training and experience.
At least three years of communications, marketing, and/or development experience (preferred, but not required).
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of Financial policies and procedures and the ability to interpret and apply laws and policies.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all staff levels and respond to budgetary concerns.
Ability to compile large amounts of data and use that data to prepare trend analyses and reports.
Pro-active approach to work, to determine and identify potential issues before they arise, and to offer solutions.
Good numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion, especially concerning sensitive or confidential information.
Excellent computer skills and experience using spreadsheets, charting, and other software tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to build, populate, and maintain complex spreadsheets.
Demonstrated ability to synthesize facts and insights into concrete, actionable recommendations.
Ability to work in a high-paced, fluid environment, providing accurate information frequently on short timelines.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
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 or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A 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 Central 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.

Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
Community Service Leave
NC State - Health Benefits
NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
11-12 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.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.nccu.edu/

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.