Program Director for Workplace Skill Development Initiatives

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Jun 11, 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	Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm are typical university hours. 40 hours per week (schedule varies). Occasional evening/weekend.
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	Academic Affairs
Department	Undergraduate Education (Adm)
Work Location	Atkins
Salary Range	$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 Senior 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 have a strong background in experiential learning, student engagement, and career development, with the ability to effectively manage programs and interact with diverse student populations.
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.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Understanding of project-based learning and experiential education in higher education settings. 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. Strong communication and outreach skills to engage students, faculty, and other stakeholders. Experience coordinating virtual internships or work-based learning programs is a plus. Organizational and problem-solving skills to manage multiple initiatives and ensure program success. Demonstrated expertise in the student development process with both undergraduate and graduate professional students; knowledge of employment trends, awareness of key competencies needed, and impact of public policy on employment landscape in the Charlotte region. Well-developed interpersonal communication skills, ability to negotiate and build campus coalitions. Skills in project management, process improvement strategies, and demonstrated ability to make the ordinary into the extraordinary - experience with innovation and lateral thinking. Open, friendly, personable attitude that is demonstrated through past experiences in working with teams of individuals, external partners, and during high-volume times.
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	06/11/2025
Posting Close Date	06/25/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Proposed Hire Date	08/01/2025
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 as required?
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How do you ensure accuracy and thoroughness when managing multiple career development programs, such as virtual internships or structured learning pathways? Can you share an example of how your attention to detail has positively impacted an initiative?

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Can you describe a time when you assessed program impact for a career-related initiative? What metrics did you use, and how did the assessment inform future improvements?

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What strategies have you used to effectively interact with student populations in career coaching or educational settings? How do you tailor your approach to meet the needs of students with differing career targets?

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Applicant Documents

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Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
Contact Information for References

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