Finance & Administration Director, Academic Dept

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Director of Finance and Administration in the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology. You will partner with the Chair to steer financial planning, operations, HR, and sponsored research management for a high‑impact academic unit.

The role requires an advanced degree and substantial leadership in higher education, with oversight of a four-person team and a $16.5M portfolio. A strategic, ethical leader is essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required, 5–7 years of management-level experience in a higher education or health care setting.
• Strong financial management, budget oversight, and strategic planning abilities.
• Experience with grants management, policy interpretation, and leadership in a department.

Responsibilities

• Lead with the Chair to develop a strategic vision for teaching, research and service.
• Oversee financial planning, operations, HR, sponsored research management and IT.
• Provide governance and policy implementation while supervising a small team.
• Direct budget development, reporting, and resource allocation to priorities.

Skills

Financial management

Operational leadership

HR management

Program development

Strategic planning

Customer service

Faculty recruitment

Presentation skills

Excel

Communication

Education

Advanced degree (Masters or higher)

Tools

PeopleSoft/ConnectCarolina

Infoporte

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Director of Finance and Administration in the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology. You will partner with the Chair to steer financial planning, operations, HR, and sponsored research management for a high‑impact academic unit.

The role requires an advanced degree and substantial leadership in higher education, with oversight of a four-person team and a $16.5M portfolio. A strategic, ethical leader is essential.