The mission of the college is to serve as a national model for transforming the health of rural underserved regions through excellence and innovation in nursing education, leadership, research, scholarship, and practice. The ECU College of Nursing continuously strives to create a learning environment and workplace culture that provides opportunity, support, and consideration for all students, employees, alumni, and other stakeholders.

The Executive Director of Business and Administrative Affairs reports to the Dean of the College of Nursing and serves as the College’s chief business and financial officer. The Executive Director is responsible for providing strategic direction to the College’s administrative and financial operations and for the development, implementation, and interpretation of administrative and financial policies and procedures. The Executive Director is responsible for workflow and processes related to the College of Nursing’s business operations. The Executive Director makes significant administrative decisions on behalf of the College of Nursing. The position oversees all the College’s financial operations. The Executive Director works closely with the academic departments in the college, including the Director of Strategic Operations and Partnerships on external financial resources; the Budget Office Manager on internal financial resources; and the liaison to the Department for People, Operations, Success, and Opportunity (POSO). Additionally, the Executive Director collaborates with the offices of Academic Affairs, People Operations, Success, and Opportunity (POSO), Controller, ECU Budget Office, ECU Finance and Administration, Payroll, ECU Medical and Health Sciences Foundation, ECU Environmental Health and Safety, ECU Facilities Services, and Emergency Management operations. Academic Affairs (“AA”) is headed by the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, who serves as the institution’s Chief Academic Officer (“CAO”) and is responsible for administering academic policies. AA is comprised of each of the university’s colleges, schools, and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units, to include Learner Operations, Research, Innovation and Engagement, Institutional Planning, Assessment and Research, and Global Affairs. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU’s culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service, and regional transformation.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership and strategic direction in resource development and business management, and to provide oversight of all College of Nursing administrative affairs, workflows, and processes.

Position is contingent upon the availability of funds.

Job Duties:
20% Supervises professionals within the business operations unit.

20% Formulates business policies, practices, direction, and service delivery solutions.

30% Provides oversight for business components in areas of budget management, financial planning, purchasing, personnel administration, and facilities management.

30% Provides leadership and administrative direction in the development of processes.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related business area and three years of professional accounting experience, of which at least one is supervisory; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

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Experience in the Academic Health Sciences Center and/or a College of Nursing is highly desirable. Possess the ability to write effectively in relation to grants, reports, and presentations, and the ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, campus officials, and the public. Strong leadership skills, including setting goals and directing a team’s effectiveness through strong communication.

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information online.

At the time of employment, two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Please be aware that if selected as the candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU 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.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.