Director of Associated Entities

Fayetteville State University; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayetteville State University seeks a Director of Associated Entities to oversee university-affiliated entities within the Division of Finance and Administration. The role provides governance, compliance, and fiduciary leadership across entities and reports to university leadership.

The Director collaborates with Executive Directors, boards, auditors, and campus offices to ensure financial accountability, risk management, and alignment with UNC System and university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Management, Law, or closely related field.
• 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management or governance.
• Experience in higher education administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and governance for university-associated entities.
• Coordinate financial reporting, compliance, audits, and tax filings.
• Serve as liaison to executives, boards, and university offices to ensure policy alignment.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Management, Law, or closely related field

Job description

Position Information

• Position Title: Director of Associated Entities
• Working Title: Director of Associated Entities
• Position Number: 004405
• Full-Time Or Part-Time: Full Time
• Time Limited Position: No
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Department: Finance and Administration
• Posting Number: 0401890
• SHRA/EHRA: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
• Job Category: Professional
• Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
• Overall Position Competency: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Primary Purpose of the Organization

The Associated Entities (AE) Department, located within the Division of Finance and Administration, serves as an administrative, fiduciary, compliance, and oversight unit. The department reports directly to the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration and is responsible for ensuring effective governance, accountability, and compliance for the University's associated entities. The department is responsible for providing institution-wide leadership, coordination, and oversight for the University's associated entities to ensure sound corporate governance, regulatory compliance, financial accountability, risk management, and alignment with UNC System and Fayetteville State University policies.

The AE department serves as the University's central coordinating office for associated entity oversight. For associated entities that have Executive Directors or other designated executive leadership, the department provides policy oversight, compliance monitoring, governance support, financial coordination, and institutional reporting, while the Executive Director remains responsible for day-to-day management and operational leadership of the entity. For associated entities that do not have Executive Directors or other designated executive leadership, the department provides direct administrative, financial, operational, and governance support.

Core functions include corporate governance support, coordination of board and committee activities, monitoring compliance with applicable state laws, UNC Board of Governors' policies, UNC System requirements, and University regulations, oversight of real property assets owned or managed by associated entities, financial management and reporting support, audit coordination, tax compliance coordination, and preparation of required compliance reporting for the UNC System.

Primary Purpose of the Position

The Director of Associated Entities serves as the University's senior administrative and financial officer responsible for providing oversight, coordination, and compliance leadership for all University-associated entities. The position is responsible for ensuring that all associated entities operate in compliance with applicable UNC System policies, state and federal laws, University policies, governing documents, fiduciary standards, and institutional objectives.

For associated entities that do not have Executive Directors or other designated executive leadership, the Director provides direct operational, administrative, financial, and governance leadership. In this capacity, the Director may serve as the primary University official responsible for coordinating day-to-day entity operations, board support, financial administration, compliance activities, and strategic alignment with University priorities.

For associated entities that have Executive Directors or other designated executive leadership, the Director does not serve as the primary operational manager of the entity. Instead, the Director provides institutional oversight, policy guidance, compliance monitoring, financial coordination, governance support, and reporting assistance to ensure the entity remains aligned with University expectations and UNC System requirements. The Director works collaboratively with Executive Directors, board leadership, University officials, legal counsel, finance personnel, auditors, and external partners to support effective governance, accountability, and risk mitigation.

The Director functions as the University's principal administrative liaison for associated entity compliance, governance coordination, financial oversight, and institutional reporting. The position exercises independent judgment and decision-making authority in matters related to policy compliance, fiduciary oversight, governance processes, financial accountability, risk identification, and required reporting.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Management, Law, or a closely related field.
• Progressive, responsible professional experience in financial management, corporate governance, nonprofit or affiliated entity administration, audit coordination, compliance, or higher education administration, including significant responsibility for independently managing complex administrative or financial functions.
• Five to seven (5-7) years of progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Accounting, Finance, Public Administration (MPA), Higher Education Administration, or a related discipline.
• Experience working with university-affiliated foundations, nonprofits, LLCs, research corporations, or public-sector affiliated entities.
• Direct experience supporting or working with boards of directors or governing boards, including meeting coordination, governance documentation, and policy compliance.
• Experience with audits, financial statements, tax filings, and regulatory reporting for nonprofit or quasi-public entities.
• Familiarity with UNC System policies, state government requirements, or higher education governance structures.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO).
• Prior experience serving as an executive officer or administrator of a nonprofit or affiliated entity .
• Experience overseeing real estate or capital assets within a nonprofit or public-sector environment.

Additional Information for Applicants

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.