Executive Coach - UNC SOM Human Resources

UNC Health Care; Morrisville (NC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care is seeking an Executive Coach to support the development and execution of a comprehensive coaching strategy across UNC Health and the UNC School of Medicine. You will provide executive coaching to senior leaders and contribute to designing programs that accelerate leadership growth and a sustainable coaching culture.

The role involves managing the Leadership Coach Community, developing enterprise-wide curricula, and collaborating on marketing initiatives to raise awareness of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline.
• Master's degree in Organizational Psychology, HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Four to five years in program management, preferably in healthcare or leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver confidential, customized coaching engagements tailored to leader goals and development areas.
• Build trust-based relationships grounded in professionalism, empathy, and confidentiality.
• Define clear, measurable goals with leaders and develop actionable strategies.
• Facilitate self-awareness and reflection to enhance leadership effectiveness.
• Support coaching culture through community guidelines and program development.

Skills

Executive Coaching

Stakeholder management

Adult learning

Leadership development

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline

Master's degree in Organizational Psychology, HR, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

The Executive Coach supports the development and execution of a comprehensive strategy to foster a coaching culture aligned with the organizational goals and leadership development priorities of UNC Health (UNCH) and the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). This role provides individualized executive coaching to senior leaders (Executive Directors, AVPs, and above) across UNCH and SOM. Coaching engagements are designed to strengthen leadership capability and effectiveness while accelerating personal and professional growth. In addition, the Executive Coach contributes to the design, development, and delivery of coaching programs and training initiatives that advance a sustainable coaching culture across UNCH and SOM.

Responsibilities

Executive Coaching

• Deliver confidential, customized coaching engagements tailored to individual leader goals, challenges, and development areas
• Build strong, trust-based relationships grounded in professionalism, empathy, and confidentiality
• Partner with leaders to define clear, measurable goals and develop actionable strategies to achieve them
• Facilitate self-awareness and reflection to enhance leadership effectiveness and behavioral insight
• Hold leaders accountable for commitments and progress, providing ongoing support and constructive feedback

Leadership Coach Community Management

Support management of and develop guidelines for the internal leadership coach community (approximately 90 coaches), including:

• Establishing and maintaining community guidelines and best practices
• Supporting coach awareness of and adherence to guidelines
• Promoting engagement, collaboration, and continuous development
• Supporting coaching platform integrity and utilization

Coaching Culture & Program Development

Support the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-wide coaching and leadership development programs aligned with organizational goals, including:

• Professional Development Coaching Community (PDCC) for certified and credentialed coaches
• Coach Training Academy (ICF-accredited program leading to Certified Professional Coach designation)
• Coaching skillset training programs for teammates across the organization
• Contribute to the ongoing development of coaching curricula, learning experiences, and program evaluation methods

Marketing & Strategic Initiatives

Support internal and external marketing efforts to increase awareness and adoption of coaching programs and services

• Contribute to broader Executive Coaching (EC) team initiatives, including:
• Mentor coaching
• Executive onboarding
• ROI and impact studies
• Group coaching programs

Other Information

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline. Master's degree in Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

International Coaching Federation PCC credential required.

Professional Experience Requirements

Requires five (4) years in program management, preferably in a healthcare or leadership development context.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

Understanding of adult learning principles, coaching methodologies, and leadership development best practices. Familiarity with organizational structures, change management, and stakeholder management. Building strong relationships with senior leaders, HR, coaches, and program participants. Managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines efficiently. Staying up to date on trends in coaching, leadership development, and the healthcare industry Utilizing data to inform program development, coach selection, and program evaluation.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: Shared Services
Organization Unit: UNC SOM HUMAN RESOURCES
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $35.87 - $51.57 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Hybrid
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Morrisville
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, in a department that provides shared services to operations across UNC Health Care; except that, if you are currently a UNCHCS State employee already working in a designated shared services department, you may remain a UNCHCS State employee if selected for this job.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.