Department Manager

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department Statistics and Operations Res-319200 Career Area Academic Administration Posting Open Date 07/15/2026 Application Deadline 07/28/2026 Open Until Filled No Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Working Title Department Manager Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty Position Number 00055356 Vacancy ID NF0009894 Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent FTE 1 Hours per week 40 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications Proposed Start Date 08/24/2026

Position Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The primary mission of the Department of Statistics & Operations Research (STOR) in the College of Arts & Sciences is teaching, research, and service in statistics, operations research, probability, optimization, stochastic modeling, data science, analytics, and decision-making under uncertainty. The department is nationally recognized for graduate education and research; the College's current rankings page lists Statistics at UNC-Chapel Hill as 11th nationally in U.S. News & World Report rankings, and the department's research sits at the core of data science, machine learning/AI, analytics, network science, and related fields. The current faculty roster includes 37 faculty members: 4 Distinguished Professors, 9 Professors, 5 Associate Professors, 12 Assistant Professors, 4 Teaching Associate Professors, 2 Teaching Assistant Professors, and 1 Professor of the Practice, in addition to jointly appointed, adjunct, visiting, and emeritus faculty. The department administers graduate programs leading to the Ph.D. in Statistics and Operations Research and the M.S. in Statistics, Analytics and Data Science (STANDS), as well as undergraduate programs including the B.S. in Statistics and Analytics, the B.A. in Data Science, the undergraduate minor in Statistics and Analytics, and the Data Science minor. The Ph.D. program provides advanced training in statistics, optimization, probability, and stochastic modeling and typically requires four to five years of full-time graduate work; the M.S. program requires 30 credit hours of graduate coursework and a master's essay and is normally completed in three to four semesters; the B.S. program requires four years of undergraduate study. In the most recent reporting year, the department awarded 223 B.S. degrees in Statistics and Analytics, 66 B.A. degrees in Data Science, 21 M.S. degrees, and 9 Ph.D. degrees. STOR also offers many high-demand courses serving students across the University in statistics, data science, optimization, analytics, probability, actuarial science, and quantitative reasoning. Historically, the department helped build the Research Triangle's strength in the statistical and mathematical sciences through its support of the Center for Stochastic Processes, NISS, and SAMSI; today it continues this campus and regional role through interdisciplinary research, the UNC Statistical/Data Science Consulting Center, Data OPS, DataFest, industry/capstone activities, and participation in University initiatives in data science, AI, health systems engineering, and systems engineering. Departmental facilities supporting instruction, research, administration, and student activity are located primarily in Hanes Hall, with additional scheduled teaching space in Gardner Hall.

Position Summary

The Department Manager serves as the senior administrative leader for the department, responsible for translating academic and strategic priorities into effective operational execution within a decentralized school environment. This role partners closely with the Department Chair and faculty while coordinating extensively with centralized/shared service units (Finance, HR, Sponsored Research, and Accounting).

The Department Manager ensures that departmental needs are met through proactive planning, service coordination, and escalation, while maintaining accountability for outcomes despite distributed service delivery. The position supervises department-based staff, including student services and administrative personnel.

This role has process oversight responsibility across administrative functions and operates with an implicit dotted-line relationship to College functional leadership, including the Associate Dean for Finance, Accounting, and Sponsored Programs Support and the Associate Dean for Human Resources, to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with College-wide standards.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Mid- to late-career with Masters and 2- 4 yrs experience; Bachelors and 3-5 yrs experience

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively interact with faculty, staff, students, researchers, and other university personnel
• Ability to write precisely, clearly, and concisely and to proofread documents to eliminate all errors and ambiguities
• Analytical and reasoning abilities relevant to evaluation of complex requirements and regulations at the University, State, and Federal levels
• Experience with computerized financial reporting and analysis systems, with a thorough understanding of business computer technology
• Experience in planning, organizing, and implementing effective management systems
• Extensive financial and other management experience and/or demonstration of a high degree of competence in management of a complex organization.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

The selected candidate is preferred to have:

• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft/ConnectCarolina, Infoporte, or similar systems and Adobe Acrobat XI Pro. Knowledge of UNC policies/procedures is preferred. Concur software is preferred as well.
• Experience in grants management, personnel management, and academic administration
• Four years' experience in management of administrative activities in an academic setting preferred.
• Knowledge (or willingness to learn) of how to effectively use AI in the business office setting.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/322189

Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Jan Hannig, Department Chair Department Contact Telephone or Email jan.hannig@unc.edu Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or mostly closely satisfies the education requirements for this position.

• Bachelor's degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field

• Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline

• Master's degree or Doctorate degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field

• Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline

• None of the above

• Describe your experience leading and supervising professional staff. Include the types of positions you supervised and your approach to coaching and performance management.

(Open Ended Question)

• Briefly describe your experience managing budgets exceeding $1 million.

(Open Ended Question)

• Describe your experience working in higher education, government, healthcare, or another similarly regulated environment.

(Open Ended Question)

• How proficient are you with Microsoft Excel, including financial analysis and reporting?

(Open Ended Question)

• How do you characterize yourself in terms of adaptability/flexibility and multi-tasking?

(Open Ended Question)