Director of Finance

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

Reporting to the Executive Director for Administration, the Director of Finance serves as the department’s senior liaison to the division regarding student affairs business operations. The Director of Finance serves as a member of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs team and supports the Executive Director for Administration in the coordinating the administrative operations for the Division of Student Affairs, comprised of a community of approximately 500 professional and student employees who steward fiscal resources of $90 million and approximately 1,000,000 square feet in facilities to support student success. The Director will serve as a deputy to the Executive Director for Administration and will serve the division in their absence.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Director of Finance is a critical position within the Division of Student Affairs, responsible for the comprehensive management of all financial activities that directly support the division’s mission and strategic objectives. This role ensures the integrity and accuracy of financial transactions, budget planning, and fiscal reporting, providing essential oversight that safeguards the division’s resources and promotes operational efficiency. By maintaining rigorous compliance with university policies and regulatory requirements, the Director of Finance mitigates financial risk and supports informed decision-making at all levels. The position’s expertise in financial analysis and process improvement is vital for sustaining high-quality services and programs that enrich student life and advance institutional goals.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related business area or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Minimum of five yearsdemonstrated success leading and organizing complex and confidential budget actions in a higher education administrative setting.
• Strong proficiency in university budgeting processes, policies and technological solutions.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and stakeholders in a culturally diverse environment.
• Strong knowledge of higher education administrative operations.
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field.
• Seven years of experience leading and organizing complex and confidential budget actions in a higher education administrative setting.
• Intermediate Proficiency with Banner 9, Aggie Mart (Jaggaer), and Emburse Enterprise (Chrome River).
• Strong capabilities and experience in managing cross-functional projects.
• Understanding of a midsize, doctoral, land-grant, research university.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead, develop and manage professional staff.
• Prior experience processing and managing internal and external financial resources (e.g., state, non-state, gifts, federal grants, etc.)

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Director of Finance

Position Number

Position Number

Recruitment Salary Range

Recruitment Salary Range Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track No

FTE

Organizational Division

Organizational Division Administration

Organizational Location

Organizational Location VC for Student Affairs

Organizational Unit

Organizational Unit VC for Student Affairs

Posting Number

Posting Number EPA2994

Open Date

Open Date 02/23/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available

Date Position Available Immediately