Assistant Director of Global Programs

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At UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School, we think differently; and more importantly, we teach differently. Opening our doors as the Department of Commerce in 1919 and awarding our first degrees to 12 students in 1921 was the beginning. Today, we have become a top-ranked business school comprised of several professional and academic degree programs that serve over 3,000 students. At Kenan-Flagler, our greatest assets are our people and our culture. We are rooted in our core values of integrity, inclusion, innovation and impact, and it goes back to our founding. It's not just something on paper, we live it, we show it. Our mission is to prepare the next generation of business leaders by providing a world class education to our students. We seek to recruit diverse, innovative, and exceptional talent to achieve this goal.

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.

The Assistant Director for Global Programs is responsible for developing and executing a growing number of global learning programs for first year students intending to matriculate to the Undergraduate Business Program ( UBP). Additionally, this position is responsible for oversight and coordination of the academic processes and policies related to UBP global learning programs. Overall, more than 70% of all UBP students participate in a global learning program before they graduate. In addition to having higher education work experience and an understanding of the nature of international business education, the Assistant Director must be knowledgeable about all aspects of the University and the Business School including its mission, policies, and procedures.

The Assistant Director develops programs and activities consistent with the curricular and programmatic goals of the UBP and the strategic priorities of the Kenan-Flagler Business School. To that end, the Assistant Director works collaboratively with the rest of the Global Programs team and the other functional areas within the UBP to research, influence, and implement new program opportunities in alignment with the overall expansion strategy of UBP Global.

This position reports directly to the Director of Undergraduate Business Global Programs. Reporting to the Assistant Director is the Global Programs Manager. Some evening and weekend hours as well as international and domestic travel will be required.

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.

A successful candidate for this role is a strong and clear communicator, motivated and organized, detail oriented, who functions well as part of a team, and can successfully juggle multiple priorities simultaneously. This individual must be able to move quickly and adeptly between projects and perform under pressure in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment as well as be able to work independently with minimal oversight. As this individual will work with stakeholders across campus as well as globally, having a diplomatic style is essential to ensure that key messages are conveyed, as intended, in a culturally appropriate way. The successful candidate must also be willing to travel internationally.

Three to five years of related work experience, with preference for candidates with direct experience working with undergraduate students in a global programs university setting.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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.