Associate Director of Career Training & Academic Partnerships (CTAP)

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, one of the nation's top five public research universities, has an enrollment of 30,000+ students and a faculty of 3,100. Named Kiplinger's #1 best value in public education for the past 18 years, access and affordability are key to Carolina's character and reputation. Carolina's success in private fundraising both reflects and supports its outstanding education and research programs, academic and athletic achievements, service mission, historic beautiful campus and remarkable students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

The mission of University Career Services ( UCS) is to support the mission of the University and Student Affairs by providing personalized and innovative career education to empower student success and transformation. Our vision is for all UNC-Chapel Hill students to create lives of purpose and prosperity in alignment with their personal goals.

University Career Services serves to educate students on career development and management processes, teach students about competencies needed for success, and make connections between students and employers. UCS collaborates with faculty, employers, and other departments across campus for mutual sharing of information and coordination of programs for student development.

The UNC Career Center (formerly University Career Services ( UCS)) is housed within Academic Excellence, in the Division of Student Success. The UNC Career Center is committed to providing students with high-quality career education and hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for career success. The Associate Director of Career Training & Academic Partnerships ( CTAP) leads the development, implementation, and assessment of embedding career competencies across the academic and co-curricular student experiences, champions career-integrated learning experiences, develops faculty partnerships, and leads career training programs for the UNC career community, alumni, and parents. This role coordinates across academic and administrative units as part of Academic Excellence to create career courses, identifies potential instructors, and develops career-related course material for faculty.

Under the direction of the Director of Career Education, the Associate Director of CTAP serves as a university-wide leader on career training & development, career competencies, and teaching career content. This role acts as a connector across the university - and the UNC career community - to facilitate relationships, grow support for key initiatives and partnerships, and drive results.

Key elements of the role include, but are not limited to, the following:

Leading career course development, instructor selection & training, overseeing the design, approval, and continuous improvement of credit-bearing career courses that align with institutional priorities and workforce demands. In addition to developing curriculum and learning outcomes, this role will recruit and prepare high-quality instructors, establish training standards and teaching resources, ensure instructional consistency across sections, and build a scalable model that supports enrollment growth while maintaining academic rigor and student impact across UNC Chapel Hill.
* Expanding academic partnerships to integrate career education into the curriculum and student experiences, working collaboratively with Associate Deans, department chairs, and faculty to embed career competencies and industry-informed content into academic programs. In addition to strengthening individual departmental collaborations, this role designs scalable partnership models that ensure career education is integrated across all schools and academic programs at UNC Chapel Hill.
* Directing faculty and staff training programs related to career education and career readiness, including the design, delivery, and assessment of professional development initiatives that equip instructors, advisors, and student-facing professionals to embed career competencies and career concepts into their courses and interactions. In addition to building institutional knowledge and capacity, this role creates sustainable training frameworks and tools that extend career education beyond the Career Center and into the broader campus ecosystem.
* Overseeing the Career Champions Network and its expansion to faculty and academic staff, establishing a structured engagement model that includes recruitment, onboarding, training, recognition, and assessment. In addition to growing participation, this role cultivates a university-wide community of practice that advances shared ownership of student career development and ensures consistent, high-quality career integration across the institution.

Master's or Bachelor's and 0-2 years' experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.

Required Experience
* Minimum of five (5) years of job-related experience (ex. experience in career development, faculty engagement, training & development, or academic partnerships).
* Proven track record of successfully collaborating across academic and administrative units.
* Strong ability to develop, manage, and evaluate large-scale programs.
* Experience collaborating with faculty and academic units.
* Analytical mind and problem solver with the ability to think strategically.
* Demonstrated leadership in building relationships and successful networks.
* Knowledge of and experience with program assessment.
* Demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice and professional integrity.
* Ability to collaborate and foster a spirit of engagement.
* Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.
* Ability to utilize technology in the delivery of programs and courses.
* Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with campus leaders, faculty, staff, and students across a variety of units and divisions.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at once.

Preferred Educational Qualifications
* Master's degree in Higher Education, Human Resources, Curriculum & Instruction, Organizational Development, Business, Education, or a related field.

Preferred Experience
* 7+ years of job-related experience (ex. experience in career development, faculty engagement, training & development, or academic partnerships).
* Proven experience in developing and scaling training programs and curriculum integration.
* Experience leading career course development at a university.
* Knowledge of and experience with course assessment.
* Familiarity with working in a centralized Career Center.
* Familiarity with learning management systems and instructional design principles.
* Budget management experience.
* Proven success navigating a matrixed organization.
* Experience leading change and innovation, resulting in a high level of performance outcomes.
* Experience managing educational programs and conducting program assessment.
* Strong ability to collaborate with multiple constituents to accomplish goals.
* Working knowledge of online recruiting systems (e.g., Handshake, People Grove, Symplicity, Forage, etc.)

This job requires a working knowledge of office related computer applications; advanced skills in program management and administration; advanced skills in leadership, organization, relationship development, communication, strategic planning, marketing/promotion, public speaking and teaching.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.