New Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

Dear ECU Faculty and Staff,

On May 1, the units responsible for administering personnel-related processes and programs were consolidated into one unified department. As we continue to examine the current needs of today’s higher education workforce, the consolidation was a strategic decision to bring together resources and expertise to better serve the campus.

In support of ECU’s strategic priority for workforce success and building a culture of care, belonging and opportunity, the new Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity (POSO) will lead the university’s innovative and dynamic efforts to recruit, retain, develop and support a thriving workforce and to foster an equal opportunity learning and working environment. POSO will undergo several process reviews in the 2024-25 academic year, but first, the leadership team is focusing on integrating operations, aligning functions and enhancing customer service.

A temporary website has been developed to provide the campus with updates and a staff directory. As a reminder, there are no changes to existing points of contact at this time, including for Equal Opportunity and Title IX, Employment, Employee Relations and other areas.

I remain excited about the newly formed Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity and look forward to continuing to support a successful transition and change process for the university and our most important resource – our people.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Coleman
Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance