Executive Director for Financial and Human Resources

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Apr 03, 2025

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants should prepare a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, addressing applicant's unique experiences and skills to be successful in the roles which encompass both financial and human resources responsibilities.
The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	000779
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Working Title	Executive Director for Financial and Human Resources
Position Designation	EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year	12
Work Schedule	8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday with occasional night and weekend duties as events arise.
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	Student Affairs
Department	Student Affairs (Adm)
Work Location	King 117
Salary Range	$120,000 - $130,000
Primary Purpose of Department	The Division of Student Affairs is responsible for educational and personal development through programs and services that support and enhance students' growth. The division promotes student learning and holistic development that also fosters a recognition and appreciation of all. It provides services, facilities, and physical structures that encourage interpersonal engagement, stimulate the learning process, and promote mental, physical health, and wellness. The division fosters a campus community that promotes student involvement through enhanced interpersonal and social engagement opportunities, organizations, and programs. The division develops and enhances collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the external community to better serve students' needs and ensure high-quality services and programs. Furthermore, the division develops and expands efforts that encourage student recruitment, retention, and ultimately graduation.
Primary Purpose of Position	The Executive Director for Financial and Human Resources has overall accountability for planning and directing short and long-term strategic financial goals for the Division of Student Affairs. Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor, this position develops key processes for the division and is responsible for reporting financial information to both internal and external stakeholders. All departmental budget officers will be dotted-line reports to the Executive Director and meet quarterly to discuss budgetary and financial goals from all fund sources - general (state) funds, student fee funds, auxiliary funds, discretionary funds, and university spending accounts funded through donations to the UNC Charlotte Foundation. The Executive Director serves as the division's primary liaison with Business Affairs and Human Resources. In addition, the Executive Director is the formal representative to the Office of One IT.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	The Executive Director assists the Vice Chancellor in the fiscal management of the division. He must have considerable knowledge of the appropriate use of state, trust fund, student fee, and auxiliary funding models. The Executive Director advises the divisional leadership teams (AVCs and department heads) of limitations, regulations, and policies to maintain fiduciary integrity. (S)He develops and monitors internal policies and procedures to meet wide-ranging business and student services needs. The Executive Director is responsible for recommending and implementing long-range strategic planning, goals, and growth projects with to impact on the financial well-being of the division. The Executive Director coordinates with Human Resources in managing the division's EHRA- NF, SHRA, temporary personnel, Graduate Student Assistantship, and student personnel services. (S)He advises the Vice Chancellor on personnel and salary matters. (S)He advises all Exempt Professional Staff hiring managers of the EHRA recruitment process in the division and approves all EHRA staff hiring proposals. The Executive Director ensures adherence to and compliance with Human Resources' required processes for selection, recruitment, work plan creation, periodic performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
Minimum Education/Experience	A Master's degree in a relevant discipline is required 10 years of experience in increasingly responsible related positions (preferably in higher education) A strong working knowledge of accounting, budgeting principles, and human resource management
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Deep knowledge of MS Excel including sorting data and creating pivot tables.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
Special Notes to Applicants	Applicants should prepare a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, addressing applicant's unique experiences and skills to be successful in the roles which encompass both financial and human resources responsibilities. The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the *finalist. Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.* UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Posting Open Date	04/01/2025
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Proposed Hire Date	05/16/2025
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents