Director of Business
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Description of Work
**This is a repost; previous applicants need to reapply**
*Please note effective 07/01/2024 this position is subject to the provisions of NC G.S.115C and exempt from the State Personnel Act. For further information about 115c please refer toSession Law 2023-10(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader).*
The North Carolina Department of Administration is seeking applicants for the Director of Business for the Governor Morehead School for the Blind (GMS). GMS is a residential school responsible for providing educational instruction to visually impaired students in grades K-12 from across North Carolina. The primary purpose of this position is to provide a comprehensive student life program to students ages 5-22 who are blind or visually impaired.
This position is responsible for administering and managing the business and financial affairs of the school. Responsibilities include but may not be limited to: Supervision of the following Departments: Housekeeping Services Food Services Information Technology Services Campus Security and the Business Office. The position directly supervises 5 permanent positions. (Assistant Business Manager Procurement Technician Director of Information Technology Food Service Director and Administrative Specialist I). Responsible for contract management analysis and forecasting to project for biennium and annual budgetary closeout of fiscal year end and serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
The ideal candidate will have considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of state and business administration. Thorough knowledge of modern office procedures practices and equipment. Considerable knowledge of personnel purchasing and accounting practices and procedures. Candidates should possess the ability to plan and direct fiscal and business services to select train and supervise employees engaged in business operations and have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates other state officials and the general public.
Note: To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information on the State of North Carolina application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DOA welcomes attached or
incorporated resumes cover letters and reference information but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure the application is completed in full. See Resume or See Attachment will NOT be accepted.
As of April 2019 Executive Order #93 (Prohibiting the Use of Salary History in the State Hiring Process) became effective. This Executive Order prohibits state agencies from requesting salary history from applicants or relying on previously obtained prior salary information in determining an applicants salary.
EEO Statement:
The State of North Carolina and the Department of Administration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:
- Demonstrated experience in the procedures of business and finance including contract management.
- Demonstrated experience in operation of a business office including information technology and business office management.
- General knowledge of personnel purchasing and accounting practices and procedures.
MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:
- Thorough knowledge of State of North Carolina business programs and applications.
- Prior experience working in a school/hospital or other facility business setting with 24/7 operations.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See for detail.
Bachelors degree in accounting business finance or other discipline related to the area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressive related experience two years of which should be in a supervisory role
or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.Supplemental and Contact Information
All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System ( for the State of North Carolina. Any applications not received by the advertisement closing date and time will not be accepted outside of the portal. To receive credit for work history and credentials the applicant must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DOA welcomes attached or incorporated resumes cover letters and reference information but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit.
Please make sure the application is completed in full. If you put See Resume or See Attachment on your application instead of a completed application with detailed work duties your application will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted but not used in screening for qualifying credit.
Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4 or Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain Veterans preference.
Reference checks will be performed on all selected candidates. If the position requires a background check and/or drug screening that will also be performed on all selected candidates.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trustwill be subject to a criminal background check.
To check the status of an application please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click Application Status.
For technical issues with your application please call the NeoGov Help Line at . If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account please call their Help Line at1-.
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicants transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Governor Morehead SchoolHuman Resources
ATTN: Eric Henderson
Email:
301 Ashe Ave
Raleigh NC 27699-2303APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
Apply to the department listed on posting
An Equal Opportunity Employer NC State Government
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
