East Carolina University is hiring an Assistant Director of Administration and Research for our Coastal Studies Institute.
The UNC Coastal Studies Institute is a multi-university, collaborative institute of the University of North Carolina dedicated to understanding and improving the coastal environment and communities through integrative, location-based research,
education, and community engagement. The programs of the institute are as follows: Estuarine Ecology & Human Health; Coastal Engineering & Ocean Energy; Coastal Processes; Public Policy and Coastal Sustainability’ Maritime Heritage and Public Education and
Outreach.
The primary responsibilities of this position are providing leadership, direction, oversight and strategic planning and alignment of the financial planning and fiscal operations of CSI, including operating budget, sponsored programs, endowment,
and auxiliary services. Advance the Institute’s research infrastructure, providing active support for sponsored program development and execution, including proposal development, award management and research accounting and reporting. Oversee administrative
policies and processes for interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary activities that must work across external partners and internal academic units, yet be responsive to the UNC System, ECU, and sponsoring agency policies and procedures. Lead strategic planning
for business intelligence, with a focus on research administration, providing data and insights that support executive level steering. The Assistant Director of Administration and Research is a standing member of the Institute’s Leadership Council. The position
also is the staff support for the Board of Directors Finance Committee. This position operates autonomously and serves in place of the Executive Director in their absence.
Position is located at the ECU/Outer Banks Campus in Wanchese, NC.
Interested candidates can apply at:
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/42064
Thank you,
Becky Welch, MBA, MACCT, CPA
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Administration and Finance
Division of Research, Economic Development and Engagement
East Carolina University
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