Director of faculty affairs, academic operations, and strategic priorities

Position Summary

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.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

• Experience in faculty affairs and project management
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple constituencies, such as faculty, staff and leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and analytically.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

• Experience with Interfolio is preferred.