Associate Director Leadership & Community Engagement

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Charlotte is seeking an Associate Director for Leadership & Community Engagement to lead curriculum development, ensure instructional consistency, and guide initiatives in leadership development and community engagement. The role oversees staff, sponsors flagship programs, and drives assessment to improve programs.

The position requires a Master’s in higher education administration and at least three years in student services, with strong planning, communication, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with emphasis in higher education administration or related field.
• Minimum three years of experience in student services or related field.
• Preferred experience supervising professional staff and working with college students.

Responsibilities

• Leadership Development Initiatives
• Management
• Academic Leadership & Instruction
• Marketing
• Community Engagement Initiatives

Skills

Leadership development

Staff supervision

Group facilitation

Event planning

Education

Master's Degree in higher education administration or related field

Job description

Associate Director Leadership & Community Engagement

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

• Position Number: 001126
• Vacancy Open to: All Candidates
• Working Title: Associate Director Leadership & Community Engagement
• Position Designation: EHRA Non-Faculty
• Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time
• Months per Year: 12
• Work Schedule: The work schedule for this position is normally 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 pm; however, attendance will be required at programs associated with the position on evenings and weekends. Candidates should have the flexibility to occasionally work at those times. This position is on-site only.
• Hours per week: 40 hours
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Division: Student Affairs
• Department: Student Union Activities & Rec (Adm)
• Work Location: Popp-Martin Student Union
• Salary Range: $65,783 - $73,900

Primary Purpose of Department: Leadership & Community Engagement provides a wide variety of leadership development opportunities and community engagement initiatives for students at UNC Charlotte.

Primary Purpose of Position: The Associate Director for the Leadership & Community Engagement (L&CE) office is responsible for leading office-wide curriculum development, instructional consistency, and the implementation of initiatives focusing on leadership development and community and civic engagement. This role drives student leadership development and staff growth by leading the creation of professional staff workshops and toolkits, spearheading flagship curriculum initiatives, and overseeing high-impact departmental events and signature programs. Additionally, the Associate Director is responsible for the supervision and management of professional, graduate, and undergraduate student staff members. The individual in this role serves as the primary liaison for institutional assessment efforts to support continuous program improvement. Furthermore, this role leads the strategic vision and administrative management of the marketing initiatives for the Leadership & Community Engagement office.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

• Leadership Development Initiatives
• Management
• Academic Leadership & Instruction
• Marketing
• Community Engagement Initiatives

Minimum Education/Experience

• Master's Degree with a major emphasis on coursework in higher education administration, student personnel services, counseling, or other related field
• At least three years of experience in student services or a related field

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Master's degree in student personnel or higher education administration
• Demonstrated experience directly supervising, coaching, and evaluating full-time professional staff
• Prior experience working with college students and an understanding of student development theory
• Experience in group advisement, training and development, event planning, and program development
• An understanding of working with groups and group dynamics, interpersonal skills to develop solid working relationships
• Organizational skills, administrative skills, event planning and logistics skills and experience
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and manage details
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

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 Dates and Contact Information

• Posting Open Date: 10/12/2026
• Posting Close Date: 10/30/2026
• Open Until Filled: No
• Proposed Hire Date: 01/04/2027

Posting Specific Questions

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • UNC Charlotte Website
   • HERC Job Board
   • Inside Higher Education
   • Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
   • Another Website
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Other
2. Where did you learn about this posting?

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Do you have a master's Degree with major emphasis on coursework in higher education administration, student personnel services, counseling, or other related fields?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have at least three years of experience in student services or a related field?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents