Find & Apply For Facilities Manager Jobs in Cullowhee, North Carolina

The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus. The position is responsible for assisting and supporting the financial and business management of the Facilities Management department. In the performance of this task, this position supports the Director and Associate Vice Chancellor in activities relating to operating budget and finance, strategic planning, personnel, office procedures management, accounts payable, billing, motor pool transportation service, surplus property management, procurement, inventory control, warehouse management, and computer systems. Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position Considerable knowledge of the principles of public and business administration; Substantial knowledge of personnel administration, purchasing, and accounting practices and procedures; Demonstrated ability to assist in the planning and direction of fiscal and business services; Demonstrated ability to select, train, and supervise employees in administrative/business operations; Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; Knowledge of computer systems and the use of information technology, including demonstrated ability to communicate with computer users to solve problems; and the ability to work independently. Minimum Qualifications Some state job postings say you can qualify by an 'equivalent combination of education and experience.' If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related business area; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Optional Guidelines:

Contributing:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related business area; or Associate's degree and two years of administrative, business, or financial management experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Journey:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related business area and two years of administrative management or business management experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Advanced:

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. Anticipated Hiring Range Position Type Permanent Full-Time Number of Hours per Week 40 Number of Months per Year 12 Salary Band Range $45,026 - $128,013 Salary Grade For administrative purposes during the implementation of Career Banding this Journey level posiiton is considered a Salary Grade 73 Posting Text Open Date 10/21/2026 Close Date 11/01/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Please include a cover letter, current resume, and a list of three professional references (with complete contact information). Applicants must upload a DD-214 if claiming Veteran's Preference.

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.

If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. All new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). Background/E-Verify Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment. Credential Verification All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. EOE Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu. University Safety The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.