Director of Career Education

Director of Career Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Application Deadline
04/17/2024

Position Number

20028343

Hiring Range

$83,100 - $110,000

Proposed Start Date

05/06/2024

Department Description:  
University Career Services (UCS) provides personalized and innovative career education to empower student success and transformation. Our vision is for all UNC-Chapel Hill students to create lives of purpose and prosperity in alignment with their personal goals. Our services include individual career advising, internship and employment search assistance, workshops on career readiness, on-campus interviewing, graduate school preparation, internship and job listings, and occupational information.

Equal Opportunity Employer:  
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Position Descriptions:  

A Sign-On Bonus of $10,000 is available for the successful applicant to be paid in the first month on university payroll. This EHRA Sign-On Bonus (including eligibility criteria) is subject to pertinent university and UNC system policies.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. 

Under the direction of the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Career Development, the Director of Career Education serves as a primary member of the University Career Services leadership team. The Director serves as a university-wide expert on career education and leads the office’s strategic efforts to engage students in career development activities. These efforts should increase all UNC-CH students’ career awareness, career readiness, and engagement with potential career opportunities. This role will craft and execute a robust vision for career education, act as a connector across the university to facilitate relationships, grow support for key initiatives and partnerships, and drive results. The Director oversees the cultivation of a team, and campus community, that strives to prepare students for their future careers.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:  

* Supervisory experience of professional staff.
* Demonstrated evidence of an analytical mindset, strategic thinking, and high-level problem-solving skills.
* Demonstrated leadership in building relationships and networks.
* Knowledge of and experience with program assessment.
* Demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice and integrity. 
* Ability to collaborate and foster a spirit of engagement.
* Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment
* Ability to utilize technology in the delivery of student programs.
* Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with campus leaders, faculty, staff, and students across a variety of units and divisions.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Education Requirements:  

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities associated with the delivery and/or management of student support functions, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant experience in substitution.

Qualifications and Experience:  

* Master’s degree in Higher Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Counseling, Business, or a related field
* A minimum of ten (10) years of job-related experience in university career services, counseling, advising, talent development, or training & development.
* A minimum of five (5) years of experience supervising medium to large teams of professional staff in a matrixed organization. 
* Experience leading change and innovation, resulting in a high level of performance outcomes.
* Expertise and understanding of career education, career readiness, career exploration, and emerging trends within the career development field.
* Budget management skills.
* Working knowledge of online recruiting systems (e.g., Handshake, Symplicity, etc.).
* Valid NC Driver’s License or eligibility to hold a valid NC Driver’s License

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:  https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/276913

Department Contact Name and Title:  Lisa Bowden, Lead Help Desk Agent

Department Contact Telephone or Email:  ltbowden@email.unc.edu

Posting Open Date:  03/21/2024

Posting Close Date:  04/18/2024

Open Until Filled:  No

Office of Human Resources Contact Information:  If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.