Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number
EHRA1089P

Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/34334

Classification Title
Director

Working Title
Director, Academic Resources & Business Operations - #000414

Department
Office of the Provost

Anticipated Hiring Range
Based on qualifications/experience, internal equity, and departmental budget restrictions.

Position Summary

The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as being exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA).

The Director of Academic Resources and Business Operations reports directly to the Provost and serves as the Provost's designee for academic budgeting and staffing initiatives. The position holds signature authority on behalf of the Provost for budget and staffing matters and serves as the primary liaison between Academic Affairs and the Division of Administration and Finance.

The Director oversees, coordinates, and evaluates multiple business operations across the division, with primary emphasis on EHRA faculty staffing and budget management. This includes strategic budget planning, preparation of monthly and ad hoc budget reports, and regular review of those reports with the Provost.

The Director analyzes current management functions across the division, develops and evaluates policies and procedures to improve operational effectiveness, and provides guidance and support to deans and other academic leadership on faculty hiring and budgeting. The Director also provides training and professional development for division budget and finance staff, including college budget officers, and leads specific initiatives as assigned by the Provost.

This position is a key member of the Provost's executive team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment sponsorship.
• Bachelor's degree in business field, including accounting or closely related discipline with at least three (3) years' experience in the field
• Strong analytical, accounting and budgeting skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Accounting, Master of Public Administration, or Master of Business Administration
• Experience working in Higher Education
• Experience with Banner Finance, Banner HR, and SharePoint
• Experience in data analysis and visualization
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Superior interpersonal skills

Position Type
Permanent Full-Time

Number of Hours Per Week
40

Number of Months Per Year
12

Posting Text

Open Date
06/19/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

Please include a cover letter, current resume and a list of three professional references with complete contact information.

For questions or additional information please contact Morgan Burnett, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected]