Business Officer II

The Center for Energy Research and Technology collaborates with industry, labor, education, government, and community leaders who create and expand access to energy research and energy related work-based education programs for people.

The Business Officer will provide financial and administrative management of the CERT. This includes providing budgeting, procurement and administrative guidance to all stakeholders to ensure timely completion of required duties. This will involve leading communications across different groups and stakeholders - internal and external and overseeing the administrative needs of the program. The business officer will be the primary point of contact for activities in the program at NC A&T: regular meetings, facilitating all financial transactions and reporting, supporting personnel changes, and fulfillment. The business officer will provide budget oversight and planning. This requires working closely with the director/PI on personnel actions, confirming personnel adhere to required guidelines at both the grant agency and institution guidelines and ensuring deadlines are met. Will supervise any Administrative Support Specialists, if hired, in achieving specific tasks related to university and grants processes. The business officer must be motivated yet exible, diplomatic, creative, trustworthy, a good team player, and must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

The BO shall provide assistance to the director's strategic and executive leadership of the Center for Energy Research and Technology ( CERT) and will report directly to the center's director. The BO will assist the center's Director for the administration and management of ongoing operations of CERT and its programs and resources; development and coordination of independent, interdisciplinary, and cooperative research programs; forecasting and identication of new potential lines of research in cooperation with industry and other research stakeholders; establishment of research priorities; oversight and management of the budget; formulation of long and short range plans for use of human and nancial resources; development, maintenance, and improvement of critical laboratory facilities; generation of external grant and contract support to supplement the base budget of CERT; reporting of activities of CERT and the results of its research; promotion and maintenance of effective relations with the community and government; and maintenance of productive administrative relations at North Carolina A&T State University ( NCA& TSU) and with other units of the University of North Carolina system.

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 College of Engineering ( COE), with over 2,500 students, has 5 Doctoral programs, 8 Masters of Science Degree programs, and EAC ABET accredited undergraduate programs in Architectural, Bio-, Biological, Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a CAC ABET-accredited program Computer Science. The College's focus is on cultivating leaders who excel in academics, innovation, and research; where the 5 research cluster areas of the COE are Autonomous Systems, Cybersecurity and Resilience, Energy and Sustainability, Healthcare Applications and Complex Systems and Networks. Additional information about the College and the University can be found at www.ncat.edu/coe.

The Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering ( CAEE) Department within the College of Engineering is a uniquely interdisciplinary association of faculty and students with complementary interests and expertise. The CAEE Department is committed to quality teaching, research and advising. The department takes great pride in preparation of students to excel in their professional careers. The department encompasses two undergraduate programs: Civil Engineering Architectural Engineering.

The Center for Energy Research and Technology (C.E.R.T.) at North Carolina A&T State University is an interdisciplinary energy research center, designed to foster collaborative research and development of new energy-related technologies; and to aid existing infrastructures in improving their energy utilization. Grounded in engineering and built-environment sciences, C.E.R.T. focuses on basic and applied research, outreach, extension, and education activities relating to renewable energy, energy eciency, alternative fuels and vehicle technologies, sustainable green building, and the environment.

Master's degree and 1 year of related experience or a bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience. All degrees must be received from properly accredited institutions. Master's in business administration or public administration 8 years of demonstrated

management responsibilities or bachelor's degree in business administration or public administration 10 years of demonstrated management responsibilities.

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;

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.