Executive Director of Operations and Strategy

UNC-Chapel Hill•Chapel Hill, NC

20h

About The Position

INTERNAL ONLY : “Internal posting for permanent and SHRA time-limited employees of UNC -Chapel Hill only." The Executive Director of Operations and Strategy will advise and support the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel (‘GC’) in directing the operations and strategy for the Offices of University Counsel and University Compliance. The role includes serving as the financial officer and Chief Business Manager for the units regarding all key finance, operations, and personnel matters. This person provides strategic oversight and advice to advance the units’ priorities, monitors client relations and collaborations, and supports the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel on administrative matters, project management and engagement with key stakeholders.

Requirements

At least five years of professional experience in higher education and/or legal field.

Nice To Haves

Effective and strategic decision-making, project management, and collaborative communication skills.
Organizational sensitivity and intelligence.
Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to coordinate, facilitate and participate in collaborative problem-solving and completion of tasks.

Responsibilities

Advise and support the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel (‘GC’) in directing the operations and strategy for the Offices of University Counsel and University Compliance.
Serve as the financial officer and Chief Business Manager for the units regarding all key finance, operations, and personnel matters.
Provide strategic oversight and advice to advance the units’ priorities.
Monitor client relations and collaborations.
Support the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel on administrative matters, project management and engagement with key stakeholders.
Develop plans and tactical objectives.
Allocate resources.
Implement strategic plans to respond to project needs.
Establish standards and processes.
Manage administrative, finance and personnel matters.
Engage with and organize various stakeholders and groups around a shared initiative or objective.