NC Department of Commerce - Rural Economic Development

About

Job Title: Business Manager
Location: Remote
Reports To: Director of the NC Main Street & Rural Planning Center and the Director of Regional Development Commissions (ARC & SCRC)

Job Summary

The Business Manager supports the NC Main Street & Rural Planning Center and the Regional Development Commission by overseeing administrative operations, procurement, contracts, finance, human resources coordination, and communications. This role ensures the smooth day-to-day functioning of programs and staff support systems, while maintaining compliance with state policies and managing vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative & IT Support

• Coordinate onboarding and equipment setup for new staff (computers, phones, NCID, software access)
• Manage upgrades for existing staff equipment and software
• Oversee software licensing and renewals (Adobe Pro, DocuSign, Esri, Salesforce)
• Liaise with DIT for equipment and enterprise services

Procurement & Contracts

• Manage purchasing of office supplies and equipment
• Administer contracts for services, memberships, and media assets
• Track and renew vendor agreements (e.g., Placer.ai, Claritas, SurveyMonkey, Submittable)
• Support e-procurement processes for new contracts

Finance & Budget

• Process travel reimbursements and vehicle reports
• Manage monthly and annual budget tracking and approvals
• Oversee grant payment requests, progress reports, and close-out documentation
• Coordinate with NC PRO for reporting and meetings

Human Resources Coordination

• Support Workday processes (telework agreements, FMLA, performance reviews)
• Track and manage annual agreements and licensing for Main Street programs

Communications & Records

• Maintain and update listservs
• Manage contact databases and historical program records
• Oversee reporting portals and ensure timely submission of required reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field
• Experience in government or nonprofit operations preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and procurement systems

Salary Range - $50,000-$60,000

If you or someone you know is interested in joining our team, please email your resume directly to Olivia Collier at ocollier@commerce.nc.gov.