Description
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.
Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.
As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.
We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Director of Facilities Administration serves as the department’s Business Officer, overseeing all administrative functions with a focus on systems management, human resources, inventory, service contracts, training, budgeting, and finance. Leading a team of approximately 12 permanent staff, temporary employees, and student workers, this position ensures the accuracy and integrity of all financial data recorded in the University ledger from multiple facilities systems and operations. Areas of responsibility include budgeting, purchasing, receiving, invoicing, customer billing, Facilities Store inventory management, labor cost tracking, and the allocation of fuel and utility expenses.
As a member of the Facilities leadership team, the Director collaborates with four departmental directors and the Assistant Vice Chancellor, reporting directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs, Facilities. The role works closely with other Facilities units and University departments to evaluate operational challenges, engage stakeholders, and implement innovative administrative and business process improvements.
This position also provides leadership for all human resources functions within Facilities, supporting over 225 employees. Responsibilities include recruitment, performance management, position control, maintenance of electronic personnel records, and training for supervisors in time entry, leave management, and performance evaluation systems.
As with all Facilities positions, this role is designated as mandatory personnel for the University and may be required to report to work during adverse weather conditions even though the University may be operating on an alternate schedule. This position may assist in the removal of snow, ice or debris, as required.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related business area and three years of administrative management or business management experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Masters degree in accounting, business administration, or closely related field.
5+ years of experience using business and public administration principles, including organizational management and operational oversight.
Experience in a supervisory role managing a team, utilizing strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide staff effectively.
Proficiency in accounting principles, financial management, and budgetary practices.
Experience in Banner, PeopleAdmin, AIM, UShop and/or similar systems. Ability to understand and optimize interactions across multiple platforms.
Experience with database management, data integrity, and the ability to communicate the importance of accurate data to others.
Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and university regulations, policies, and procedures.
Commitment to customer service excellence, including the ability to respond to feedback and anticipate stakeholder needs, anticipate challenges and prepare proactively for future operational requirements.
Required Certifications or Licensure
N/A
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Facilities Administration Department provides comprehensive administrative support and leadership for the Office of Facilities, serving as the central resource for all administrative employees. Responsibilities include system administration, financial management, budgeting, human resources oversight, procurement, and inventory control. The department develops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures; reviews administrative processes to identify and facilitate improvements; and manages data storage, retrieval, and reporting. Additionally, Facilities Administration oversees utility fund management and billing to university customers, acts as a liaison with the university’s Finance and Human Resources departments, and serves as a central point for customer service, problem resolution, and operational support.
College/School Information
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO Statement
UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
Special Notes to Applicants
PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
Requested Job Posting Date
12/19/2025
Posting Close Date
01/18/2026
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/38187
Requirements
Quicklink for Posting:
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/38187
