Director of Executive Administrative Services, Operations, and Events

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Job Title Director of Executive Administrative Services, Operations, and Events Position Number 931691 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Department AAH COE Teacher Education Department Homepage https://education.ecu.edu/ecucs/ Advertising Department COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Division Academic Affairs Classification Title Specialist Working Title Director of Executive Administrative Services, Operations, and Events Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Full Time or Part Time Full Time Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. $47,379 - $66,000 Position Location (City) Greenville Position Type Non-Faculty Job Category Non-Faculty Professional Be a Pirate!

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East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Academic Affairs, led by the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, comprises the university's colleges, schools and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU's culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation.

The mission of the College of Education is to prepare and develop professionals in vocational teacher education and information/office education through effective teaching, the dissemination of knowledge, generation and application of research, and service to the educational business communities. The college is committed to preparing educational and business professionals who are both academically and technically proficient.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Director of Executive Administrative Services, Operations, and Events provides' senior-level leadership for the College of Education's Executive Office. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Director leads the executive administrative infrastructure supporting the Dean, Associate Deans, and other senior college leadership.

This position is responsible for the strategic oversight and coordination of executive administrative operations, college-wide event planning, and key operational functions. The Director ensures the effective delivery of high-level administrative support through supervision of executive administrative staff and establishes standards for accuracy, responsiveness, confidentiality, and service excellence.

The College Executive Office serves as the central administrative unit for executive-level coordination. This office manages highly confidential and sensitive matters, including personnel actions, faculty affairs processes, Title IX communications, legal correspondence, tenure and promotion processes, and other matters requiring executive discretion and restricted access.

The Director ensures all outputs and interactions of the Executive Office reflect the highest standards of professionalism and represent the Dean's Office, the college, and the university.

The position is responsible for oversight of office operations, personnel supervision, service delivery, and an assigned operating budget in collaboration with the College's Finance Office.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Executive Office Leadership and Management (55%): Leads executive administrative operations, supervising staff, managing workflows, and ensuring efficient, high-quality support for college leadership. Drives process improvements across the Executive Office.
• Executive Leadership Support Oversight (10%): Oversees executive scheduling, travel, communications, and preparation of leadership materials to support senior leadership priorities and decision-making.
• Event Management and Strategic Initiatives (20%): Directs planning and execution of major college events, stakeholder engagement activities, and Dean-assigned strategic initiatives through coordinated staff oversight.
• Academic Personnel and Operations (10%): Oversees faculty personnel processes, study abroad support, facilities and space management, and administrative operations including timekeeping and financial reconciliations.
• Confidential and Sensitive Operations (5%): Manages confidential personnel, legal, and faculty affairs matters while ensuring compliance with institutional policies and records management requirements.

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience, including some experience as a lead worker; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience in higher education, public administration, nonprofit leadership, business operations, or education environments.
• Experience supporting executive leadership in a complex organization as well as supervising professional staff.
• Experience coordinating large-scale events, ceremonies, conferences, or multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Experience with faculty affairs processes (searches, tenure, promotion, credentialing) knowledge of university administrative, financial, HR, and facilities systems.

Special Instructions to Applicant

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information online.

Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section in the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

Applicants much be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Job Open Date 09/21/2026 Open Until Filled No Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. 10/05/2026 Initial Screening Begins 10/06/2026 Rank Level Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/97139 Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

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Supplemental Questions

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• • Please indicate where you learned about this job vacancy.

• LinkedIn

• Chronicle of Higher Education

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• Greenville Daily Reflector

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• HigherEdJobs.com

• InsideHigherEd.com

• Monster.com

• Indeed

• ECU Website

• Other

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

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

Optional Documents