Assistant Director of Informal Projects
Listed on 2026-03-12
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Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
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Position Information
Position/Classification
Title:
Engineer III
Working Title:
Assistant Director of Informal Projects
Position Number: 617493
FLSA:
Exempt
Appointment Type:
Permanent – Full Time
Tenure Track:
No
FTE: 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
EEO-1 Category:
Officials & Managers
SOC Code: 51-9199 – Production Workers, All Other
Position OverviewBe an Eagle – Where Purpose Takes Flight! Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work‑life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.
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Facilities Management, one of the operating units in the Division of Business and Finance, exists to maintain and operate a physical environment that is conducive to learning, teaching, and research. To this end, Facilities Management is responsible for all aspects of the operation, maintenance, construction and renovation of the buildings, utilities, and grounds of the NCCU campus.
Primary Purpose of PositionThe primary purpose of this position is to carry out the mission of the Planning, Design and Construction (PDC) department, which seeks to support the overall goals and objectives of the Facilities Management Division. The position is charged with supervising and monitoring the workload of two permanent design, construction and support staff members. They manage all aspects of projects from planning, design, and communication to stakeholders and budgeting for projects up to $4M.
They lead by example and guide their staff, as they perform day‑to‑day project management. They must be able to apply governing building codes, NCCU and UNC system guidelines, laws of the State of North Carolina, and National Fire Protection Codes in addition to applicable industry standard practices for construction tolerances. They serve as the PDC / Facilities representative for internal and external organizations.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Manages the competencies of total staff, seeks sources and opportunities for employee training and growth, directs the management of program and staff resources, and involves employees in strategic planning and implementation.
- Develops strategies to improve quality of service, performance, and budgetary/operational efficiency, and provides fiscal oversight for area and may be involved in full cycle budget creation and implementation for agency/university.
- Communicates major and/or complex situations and actions internally and externally, interprets rules and regulations, serves as a technical resource in developing responses to the media, and ensures effective articulation of written conclusions.
- Develops and maintains professional working relationships in complex and/or difficult situations, seeking appropriate input from others, internal and external to the program, to develop new policies and procedures.
- Interacts with a broad‑based University community and project stakeholders—including designers, consultants, contractors, University students, faculty, committees, campus leadership, outside agencies, and community interests—and clearly expresses and presents moderate‑complex project information.
- Creates and produces informational products, negotiates contract disputes, and applies comprehensive knowledge of professional engineering/architect theory, techniques, and practices.
- Applies thorough knowledge of local, state and federal rules/regulations, supervisory practices, and human resources policies…
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