• Director of Executive Projects

    University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC)


    Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

     

    Vacancy ID: NF0009426

     

    Salary Range: $52,249-$96,394

    Position Summary/Description:

    The Director of Executive Projects partners with the Chancellor, Chief of Staff, and other senior leaders in assisting with the development and coordination of pan-university initiatives and special projects including the development of project plans, resources, and reporting elements. This includes providing research, developing metrics, creating budgets, and monitoring and assessing progress toward goals. The Director of Executive Projects is also the primary supervisor and administrator for the Chancellor’s Fellows program. S/he provides additional, high-level administrative support the Chief of Staff, Chancellor, and other administrators as required.

    Education and Experience:

    Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information on a routine basis and to exercise appropriate sensitivity and professional judgment to ensure that such information is appropriately managed. Strong organizational skills and demonstrated prior experience in managing an extremely complex and demanding executive calendar with frequently competing priorities, and the ability to effectively address constant changes in an efficient manner. Well-developed verbal communication skills including the ability to interact with the highest degree of professionalism with a variety of audiences including University senior officers, Board members, major donors, alumni, employees, public officials, and members of the general public. Strong business writing skills related to the drafting of complex correspondence, documents, and presentations. Extensive functional knowledge of modern office technology tools, especially the full suite of Microsoft Office applications. Prior experience in the higher education setting is strongly preferred, but not required.

    Essential Skills:

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    AA/EEO Statement:

    The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.