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Executive Director of Business and Administrative Affairs

East Carolina University

$79,000 - $108,000

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Dec 22, 2025

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Position Information

Job Title	Executive Director of Business and Administrative Affairs
Position Number	001511
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Department	AAH CON Administration
Department Homepage	https://nursing.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department	NURSING-COLLEGE OF
Division	Academic Affairs
Classification Title	Business Manager I
Working Title	Executive Director of Business and Administrative Affairs
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1.0
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.	$79,000 - $108,000
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Position Type	Non-Faculty
Job Category	Non-Faculty Audit Business & Finance
Organizational Unit Overview	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.
Job Duties	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. Directly supervises the CON Budget Office and the CON business services. Oversees all staff positions. Works with the College of Nursing's Associate Dean for the Office for Engagement and Professional Development to develop staff through professional development workshops, retreats, etc. While not a direct supervisor to all staff, ensures that staff voice is represented in administrative decisions. Manages staff performance evaluation processes. 20% Formulates business policies, practices, direction, and service delivery solutions. Recommends and implements new administrative structures and guidelines within the college. Serves as advisor to the Dean, Associate Deans, and Department Chairs to provide direction on business, financial, and facilities resource allocations and operational issues. Serves as a member and/or resource person to College and University standing and ad hoc committees and task forces. Develops, reviews, and revises all College of Nursing Administrative policies on a periodic basis. Serves as a liaison for the College of Nursing with other university internal offices on all matters of finance, business operations, and business-related matters. Works with the college's Budget Manager and Director of Strategic Operations and Partnerships to establish and maintain appropriate internal controls to protect College assets. Collaborates with the college's Director of Strategic Operations and Partnerships and Budget Manager on contractual arrangements with internal and external agencies and oversees the contracts once in place. Completes other assignments as requested by the Dean. 30% Provides oversight for business components in areas of budget management, financial planning, purchasing, personnel administration, and facilities management. Administers, provides oversight, and works closely with the Academic Affairs Division's finance office regarding grants, budgets, and other financial matters. Collaborates with the Dean and the Medical and Health Sciences Foundation for the College of Nursing concerning matters related to resource planning and fundraising initiatives. Oversees the College of Nursing's financial affairs, including multiple funding sources of state appropriations, the faculty practice plan, foundation awards and scholarships, and institutional trust funds. Collaborates with the Director of Strategic Operations and Partnerships, involving external funding, and provides direction in the areas of budgeting and planning. Works with the college's Budget Manager and POSO partners regarding funding for personnel actions and staffing needs. Collaborates with the Dean and Director of Strategic Operations and Partnerships, the college's Budget Manager, and other administrative officials in short/long-term resource planning and management for the College. Works closely with the Associate Dean for Research and the CON-CAHS grants hub in relation to grant activities of the College. 30% Provides leadership and administrative direction in the development of processes. Serves on Dean's Executive Committee. Acts for the Dean in collaboration with the Director of Strategic Operations and Partnerships on administrative, business, and fiscal resource matters. Collaborates with the Director of Community Partnerships and Practice in marketing the college's faculty practice plan, including contract negotiation. Oversees credentialing and reporting efforts to internal and external (UNC-GA, accrediting agencies, etc.) entities on College and Departmental activities and initiatives. Works closely with the Executive Director of Information Technology on funding and the overall direction and growth of technology in the college for resource allocation.
Minimum Education/Experience	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.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation	None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	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.
Special Instructions to Applicant	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.
Additional Instructions to Applicant	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.
Job Open Date	12/22/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins	01/12/2026
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Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/90653
Nondiscrimination Statement	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.
Eligibility for Employment	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.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity	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.