Associate Director Leadership & Community Engagement

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

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks an Associate Director for Leadership & Community Engagement to lead curriculum development and instructional quality, driving leadership development and community engagement campus-wide.

The role supervises professional staff and student workers, collaborates on marketing and assessment, and requires a Master’s degree and 3+ years in student services. On-site at Popp-Martin Student Union.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead office-wide curriculum development and instructional consistency.
• Oversee initiatives focusing on leadership development and community engagement.
• Supervise professional, graduate, and undergraduate student staff.
• Coordinate marketing initiatives for the office and support assessment efforts.

Skills

Leadership development

Staff supervision

Event planning

Curriculum development

Marketing

Community engagement

Education

Master’s degree in higher education administration

3+ years in student services or related field

Job description

Associate Director Leadership & Community Engagement

• 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.

Position Information

General Information

Position Number

Position Number 001126

Vacancy Open to

Vacancy Open to All Candidates

Working Title

Working Title Associate Director Leadership & Community Engagement

Position Designation

Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty

Employment Type

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

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Division

Department

Work Location

Work Location Popp-Martin Student Union

Salary Range

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
• 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 detailsOr an equivalent combination of education and experience

Necessary Certifications/Licenses

N/A

Preferred Certifications/Licenses

N/A

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.

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 10/12/2026

Posting Close Date

Posting Close Date 10/30/2026

Open Until Filled No

Open Until Filled No

Proposed Hire Date

Proposed Hire Date 01/04/2027

If time-limited please indicate appointment end date

If time-limited please indicate appointment end date

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

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