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Director of Advancement Business Operations - #270008

Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC

  1. Salary Not stated by the employer
  2. Employer Western Carolina University
  3. Location Cullowhee, NC
  4. Workplace On site
  5. Role Director
  6. Posted Aug 12, 2026
  7. Reference pa-34953
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Director of Advancement Business Operations - #270008 at Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as being exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA).

The Director of Advancement Business Operations manages the business, financial, and operational affairs of the Division of Advancement and supports financial oversight of WCU Foundation activities. This position administers and monitors state-appropriated funds, private gifts, investment earnings, scholarship-related funds, and other financial resources to support accurate budgeting, reconciliation, reporting, purchasing, fund distribution, and compliance with donor intent, university requirements, and applicable regulations. The position reports to the Executive Director of Advancement Services and works closely with Advancement leadership, campus business officers, Administration and Finance, and other internal partners to support the efficient operation of the division and foundation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge
  • Working knowledge of GAAP, GASB, FASB, IRS requirements, UNC business practices, CASE counting standards, and applicable WCU policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of budget administration, fund accounting, gift and scholarship fund management, purchasing, accounts payable, asset management, and financial reporting.
Skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and use of Microsoft Teams, Banner Finance, Raiser’s Edge NXT and Raiser’s Edge database view, electronic purchasing systems, and IT asset management forms.
  • Skill in reviewing, reconciling, validating, and reporting financial data accurately and clearly.
  • Strong communication and customer-service skills for working with Advancement staff, campus business officers, and internal partners.
Abilities
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a detail-oriented financial environment.
  • Ability to perform budget reconciliations, validate daily deposit reports, monitor fund activity, and identify discrepancies or needed corrections.
  • Ability to interpret and apply donor intent, gift agreements, university policies, and applicable financial procedures.
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