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Program Director for Workplace Skill Development Initiatives

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Oct 16, 2025

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	000782
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Working Title	Program Director for Workplace Skill Development Initiatives
Position Designation	EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year	12
Work Schedule	40 hours per week (schedule varies) Monday - Friday. Occasional evening/weekend.
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	Academic Affairs
Department	Undergraduate Education (Adm)
Work Location	Atkins
Salary Range	$62,130 - $63,500
Primary Purpose of Department	Provide students with a comprehensive approach to career preparation and managing campus-wide programs around career skill development and experiential learning.
Primary Purpose of Position	Reporting to the Sr. Associate Director, this position plays a key role in supporting student and alumni career development through project-based learning initiatives and direct student engagement. This position is responsible for implementing and managing the Coursera Career Academy, developing structured learning pathways, monitoring student participation, and assessing program impact. Additionally, the role oversees virtual internships and project-based learning experiences, managing student applications, selection processes, and program coordination. Beyond these initiatives, the position will dedicate a portion of its time to career education by delivering presentations, facilitating small-group discussions, hosting drop-in career support services, and providing individual coaching as needed. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in experiential learning, student engagement, and career development, with the ability to effectively manage programs and interact with the student population.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	Advising of Students in the Major(s) - advise students and recent alumni within the major(s) about career planning, internships, and other experiential learning opportunities, resume writing, preparation for interviews, including mock interviews, and employment in related fields Delivers programming for campus-wide events, specialized programming to select groups of students, and core workshops. Provides content expertise for any career development and management materials, handouts, and other self-help guides for students.
Minimum Education/Experience	Master's degree and 3-5 years of experience with student development, counseling, college student personnel, human resources, organizational development, or related area required. Experience administering comprehensive programs, conceiving of and facilitating organization-wide initiatives, and producing training and development materials. Demonstrated knowledge of career development concepts and theories, and strong verbal and written communications, organizational, management, delegation, and presentation skills required. Open, friendly, personable attitude that is demonstrated through past experiences in working with teams of individuals, external partners, and during high-volume times. Well-developed interpersonal communication skills, ability to negotiate and build campus coalitions.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Experience managing student programs including recruitment, engagement, and outcome tracking. Ability to analyze data and produce impact reports to assess student participation and program effectiveness. Understanding of project-based learning and experiential education in higher education settings. Experience coordinating virtual internships or work-based learning programs is a plus. Demonstrated expertise in the student development process with both undergraduate and graduate professional students; knowledge of employment trends, awareness of key competencies needed, and the impact of public policy on the employment landscape in the Charlotte region. Skills in project management, process improvement strategies, and demonstrated ability to make the ordinary into the extraordinary - experience with innovation and lateral thinking.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
Special Notes to Applicants	The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Posting Open Date	10/16/2025
Posting Close Date	11/06/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Proposed Hire Date	01/20/2026
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
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Do you have a master's degree and 3-5 years of experience with student development, counseling, college student personnel, human resources, organizational development, or a related area required?
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Do you have experience administering comprehensive programs, conceiving of and facilitating organization-wide initiatives, and producing training and development materials?
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A demonstrated knowledge of career development concepts and theories, and strong verbal and written communications, organizational, management, delegation, and presentation skills are required. Do you acknowledge that you have and can demonstrate these skills?
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Describe a program or project you have managed from start to finish. What was your role? What were the key outcomes, and what challenges did you navigate?

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What experience do you have working with students or learners in a coaching, advising, or mentorship capacity? Provide an example of a meaningful outcome.

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What aspects of this role and organization resonate with you, and how do you see yourself contributing to the team?

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Applicant Documents

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Resume / Curriculum Vitae
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