Director of Faculty Affairs, Academic Operations, and Strategic Priorities
Listed on 2026-09-10
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Business Administration, Academic
Department:
KFBS Academic-330100
Career Area :Other
Posting Open Date:09/04/2026
Final date to receive applications:09/18/2026
Open Until Filled:No
Position Type:Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title:Director of Faculty Affairs, Academic Operations, and Strategic Priorities
Appointment Type:EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number:Vacancy :NF0010006
Full Time/Part Time:Full-Time Permanent
FTE:1
Hours per week:40
Position Location:North Carolina, US
ProposedStart Date:
10/26/2026
Be a Tar Heel!:A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Purpose of Organizational Unit:
At UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, we think differently; and more importantly, we teach differently. Opening our doors as the Department of Commerce in 1919 and awarding our first degrees to 12 students in 1921 was the beginning. Today, we have become a top-ranked business school comprised of several professional and academic degree programs that serve over 3,000 students. At Kenan-Flagler, our greatest assets are our people and our culture.
We are rooted in our core values of integrity, inclusion, innovation and impact, and it goes back to our founding. It’s not just something on paper, we live it, we show it. Our mission is to prepare the next generation of business leaders by providing a world class education to our students. We seek to recruit diverse, innovative, and exceptional talent to achieve this goal.
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
The Director of Faculty Affairs, Academic Operations, and Strategic Priorities serves as a senior leader in the Kenan-Flagler Business School Dean’s Office responsible for aligning faculty affairs, academic operations, and strategic initiatives across the School. The role provides executive-level support in faculty administration, operational planning, policy development, and institutional reporting in partnership with the Dean of Kenan-Flagler and the Dean’s Leadership Team as it relates to faculty, academic operations, and strategic initiatives.
As a partner in these areas, the role interfaces with related university offices on behalf of the School.
This position converts complex academic, policy, and operational needs into clear processes, actionable analysis, and sustainable systems. The Director advances school priorities by overseeing faculty-related operations, guiding cross-functional implementation, strengthening data-informed decision-making, spearheading strategic initiatives and improving coordination across faculty affairs, programs, and administrative functions.
MinimumEducation and Experience Requirements:
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities related to the development or administration of academic standards or curricula, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree…
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