North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Assistant Director of Finance & Process Improvement
🇺🇸 Greensboro, NC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Finance
🗓️ December 24th, 2025
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Six Sigma
Edtech.com's Summary
North Carolina A&T State University is hiring an Assistant Director of Finance & Process Improvement. This role partners with the Director of Finance for Campus Enterprises to evaluate, plan, and implement improvements in financial processes across multiple units, ensuring compliance, enhancing operational efficiency, creating analytical reports, and maintaining up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures.
Highlights
- Evaluate, plan, and implement financial process improvements within Campus Enterprises and affiliated units such as Student Affairs and Athletics.
- Review all financial requests to ensure compliance with spending guidelines before approval.
- Develop opportunities to increase operational efficiency and assist in creating and monitoring analytical financial reports.
- Provide summary-level financial reviews for leadership and continuously update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Requires experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field with five years of progressive financial management or process improvement experience.
- Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree and process improvement certifications such as Lean or Six Sigma.
- Position is full-time, permanent, exempt, and located within Campus Enterprises under the Division of Business and Finance.
- Salary is commensurate with education and experience; benefits include paid holidays, retirement plans, health benefits, and various employee discounts.
- Serves a diverse customer base including nine functional units like Dining Services, University Bookstore, and Parking and Transportation.
Assistant Director of Finance & Process Improvement Full Description
Assistant Director of Finance & Process Improvement
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University 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. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
- Community Service Leave
- Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
- NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
- Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Campus Recreation Center Discount
- University Bookstore Discount
Posting Details
Classification Information
Classification Type | EHRA
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position | The Assistant Director of Finance and Process Improvement serves as a strategic partner to the Director of Finance for Campus Enterprises.
This position is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing improvements in financial processes, practices, and organizational effectiveness across Campus Enterprises and affiliated units, including Student Affairs and Athletics.
The role ensures compliance with spending guidelines by reviewing all financial requests prior to approval, develops opportunities to increase operational efficiency, assists in creating and monitoring analytical reports, and provides summary-level financial reviews for leadership.
The Assistant Director will also influence and maintain continuous updates to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect best practices.
This position requires a proactive, innovative professional who can manage competing priorities, pivot quickly, and take initiative while demonstrating pride in work ethic and commitment to excellence.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit | Campus Enterprises is a visible support unit on the campus providing essential services to students, faculty, staff, parents and visitors. Campus Enterprises comprises the University’s self-supporting entities. The strategic goal of Campus Enterprises encompasses achieving operational excellence, generating revenue, and providing outstanding customer service satisfaction. In addition, Campus Enterprises provides management support to the intercollegiate athletics program to efficiently and effectively preserve athletics resources as well as fiscal oversight to the Division of Student Affairs and all student-driven entities. Organizationally, Campus Enterprises resides in the Division of Business and Finance. The Associate Vice Chancellor reports to the Vice Chancellor of Business and Finance. The department serves a vast and diverse customer base that consists of nine functional units: Dining Services, Aggie OneCard, University Bookstore, Ticket Office, Mail Center, Vending, Concessions, Real Property and Parking and Transportation.
Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Five years of progressive experience in financial management, accounting, or process improvement. Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
All degrees must be obtained from institutions that are appropriately accredited.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education | Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration. Certification in process improvement (Lean, Six Sigma)
Required License or Certification |
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. | On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
This position is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing improvements in financial processes, practices, and organizational effectiveness across Campus Enterprises and affiliated units, including Student Affairs and Athletics.
The role ensures compliance with spending guidelines by reviewing all financial requests prior to approval, develops opportunities to increase operational efficiency, assists in creating and monitoring analytical reports, and provides summary-level financial reviews for leadership.
The Assistant Director will also influence and maintain continuous updates to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect best practices.
This position requires a proactive, innovative professional who can manage competing priorities, pivot quickly, and take initiative while demonstrating pride in work ethic and commitment to excellence.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit | Campus Enterprises is a visible support unit on the campus providing essential services to students, faculty, staff, parents and visitors. Campus Enterprises comprises the University’s self-supporting entities. The strategic goal of Campus Enterprises encompasses achieving operational excellence, generating revenue, and providing outstanding customer service satisfaction. In addition, Campus Enterprises provides management support to the intercollegiate athletics program to efficiently and effectively preserve athletics resources as well as fiscal oversight to the Division of Student Affairs and all student-driven entities. Organizationally, Campus Enterprises resides in the Division of Business and Finance. The Associate Vice Chancellor reports to the Vice Chancellor of Business and Finance. The department serves a vast and diverse customer base that consists of nine functional units: Dining Services, Aggie OneCard, University Bookstore, Ticket Office, Mail Center, Vending, Concessions, Real Property and Parking and Transportation.
Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Five years of progressive experience in financial management, accounting, or process improvement. Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
All degrees must be obtained from institutions that are appropriately accredited.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education | Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration. Certification in process improvement (Lean, Six Sigma)
Required License or Certification |
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. | On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
Position Information
Working Title | Assistant Director of Finance & Process Improvement
Position Number | 008070
Recruitment Salary Range | Commensurate with education and experience
FLSA | Exempt
Appointment Type | Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track | No
FTE |
If Time Limited, Appointment Length |
Organizational Division | Campus Enterprises
Organizational Location | VC for Business & Finance
Organizational Unit | Campus Enterprises - Director's Office
Position Number | 008070
Recruitment Salary Range | Commensurate with education and experience
FLSA | Exempt
Appointment Type | Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track | No
FTE |
If Time Limited, Appointment Length |
Organizational Division | Campus Enterprises
Organizational Location | VC for Business & Finance
Organizational Unit | Campus Enterprises - Director's Office
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | EPA2928
Open Date | 12/22/2025
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled | 02/22/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search | 01/05/2026
Date Position Available | 02/02/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant | You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University 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. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:
Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees Community Service Leave Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Center Discount University Bookstore Discount
Quick Link | https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/39242
Open Date | 12/22/2025
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled | 02/22/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search | 01/05/2026
Date Position Available | 02/02/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant | You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University 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. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:
Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees Community Service Leave Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Center Discount University Bookstore Discount
Quick Link | https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/39242
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you a graduate from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field, with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant finance/accounting, budgeting or auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical financial statements and reports with three (3) years relevant supervisory experience?
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of Accounting experience do you have in a higher education setting?
- 0 years
- 1-3 years
- 4-5 years
- 5+ years
- * Please indicate your proficiency in Banner:
- None
- Some
- Moderate
- Skilled
- * Please rate your level of proficiency using Excel.
- No experience
- Novice
- Intermediate
- Expert
- * How many years of experience do you have in developing budget modules, including guidelines, parameters, schedules and procedures for budget preparation?
- None
- 1 - 3 years
- 3 - 5 years
- 5 - 7 years
- 7 - 10 years
- 10 years or more
- * Are you highly skilled in troubleshooting?
- Yes
- No
- * Please indicate where you learned of this position:
- North Carolina A&T State University website
- University of North Carolina System website
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- InsideHigherEd.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- Indeed.com
- Other
- If you indicated you learned of this employment opportunity from an “Other” source please advise where you learned of the position:
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
- Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
- Other Degree - Copy of transcripts
- Terminal Degree - Copy of transcripts
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