Jennifer Hayward

Jen HaywardJennifer Hayward is executive assistant to the dean in the Walker College of Business, a role she began on July 24, 2023.

Jennifer brings to the team 20 years of experience in development and alumni relations from roles at Appalachian State and Emory Universities. She holds a BA from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida and earned the Walker College's Sywassink Outstanding Staff Award in 2022.

Contact Jennifer about promotion and tenure, reappointments, donor stewardship, the Business Advisory Council, the dean's calendar, and executive committee business. She works closely with the business officer on budgets, position management, and meetings with Walker College staff with regard to training and professional development opportunities. 

Position: Executive Assistant to the Dean
Phone: 828-262-2058
Office: 4135 Peacock Hall
Email: haywardjc@appstate.edu