Executive Director, Office of Undergraduate Finance and Operations
Zhanat Elliston is the Executive Director of Finance and Operations for the Office of Undergraduate Education. With over a decade of higher education experience, she has traveled around the globe and worked in leadership positions managing finances and business operations. Zhanat Elliston has an M.B.A. in finance and accounting and a doctorate in higher education leadership. Both degrees were obtained while on scholarships and grants that were awarded based on a combination of academic achievement and an award that focused on developing leaders. Throughout her career, Zhanat’s personal quest has been in long distance running, which culminated in finishing full marathons in five continents. She fluently speaks Russian, Kazakh, and English and currently lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Finance & Administration: Oversee financial and administrative functions
- HR and Operations: Manage human resources and operational activities
- OUE Finance and Operations & VPUE Operations: Handle operations related to OUE’s Finance and Operations and the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
- Space Management: Coordinate the use and allocation of physical spaces
- Financial Infrastructure and Budget: Develop financial systems and budget management
- Key Liaison with CAMC & PAMC: Serve as the main point of contact with CAMC and PAMC
- Leadership: Provide overall leadership and direction