Assistant Director for NC Teaching Fellows

University of North Carolina System • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

The NC Teaching Fellows Program Assistant Director serves as deputy of the statewide NC Teaching Fellows Program, providing program management, strategic planning, outreach and communications with external organizations, and business and financial management. The position works closely with fellows, campus directors, UNC campuses, independent universities, NC school districts, the NC Teaching Fellows Advisory Board, and NC Teaching Fellows Commission members to support the program's success.

The Assistant Director partners with institutions, external vendors, and Commission members to lead and execute the Teaching Fellows application process semiannually. The role requires occasional travel across North Carolina and leading and facilitating virtual meetings. A hybrid or remote work arrangement may be available under System Office policy. UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina within a two-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in a related area, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Experience in higher education and/or as an educational leader.
• Ability to lead program activities and facilitate meetings with stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team orientation and strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within education or education policy.
• Familiarity with P12 education, maintaining database records, and program reporting.
• Experience coordinating events and developing educational trainings and activities.
• Strong emotional intelligence.
• A comprehensive understanding of successful teaching preparation, including experience with mentoring and/or coaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide program management, strategic planning, outreach and communications to external organizations, and business and financial management for the NC Teaching Fellows Program.
• Work with fellows, campus directors, UNC campuses, independent universities, NC school districts, the NC Teaching Fellows Advisory Board, and Commission members to support the statewide program.
• Partner with institutions, external vendors, and Commission members to lead and execute the Teaching Fellows application process semiannually.
• Lead program activities and facilitate meetings with stakeholders.
• Travel across North Carolina on occasion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager