Academic Department Manager: Operations & Strategy

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Department Manager in the Asian & Middle Eastern Studies department. You will serve as the senior administrative leader, translating academic priorities into operational plans and coordinating with Finance, HR, Sponsored Research, and Accounting.

You will supervise staff and ensure service quality in a decentralized environment. The role requires a Master's or Bachelor's degree with substantial management experience in academia.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills for effective interaction with faculty, staff, students.
• Ability to write precisely, clearly, and proofread documents.
• Analytical and reasoning abilities for evaluating complex requirements and regulations.
• Experience with computerized financial reporting and analysis systems.
• Experience in planning, organizing, and implementing management systems.
• Extensive financial and other management experience in a complex organization.

Responsibilities

• The Department Manager serves as the senior administrative leader, translating priorities into operational execution.
• Partners with the Department Chair and faculty while coordinating with centralized units (Finance, HR, Sponsored Research, Accounting).
• Supervises department staff and ensures accountability for outcomes in a distributed service environment.
• Maintains compliance with College-wide standards and leadership alignment.

Education

Masters degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Department Manager in the Asian & Middle Eastern Studies department. You will serve as the senior administrative leader, translating academic priorities into operational plans and coordinating with Finance, HR, Sponsored Research, and Accounting.

You will supervise staff and ensure service quality in a decentralized environment. The role requires a Master's or Bachelor's degree with substantial management experience in academia.