The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 1 day ago
Director of Faculty and Staff Development
North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global leader in higher education known for its commitment to innovative teaching and public service. The Director of Faculty and Staff Development will lead initiatives to enhance professional growth and engagement among faculty and staff at the Gillings School of Global Public Health, ensuring alignment with the school's mission and values.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design, coordination, and delivery of programs and resources that strengthen professional growth, engagement, and success among faculty and staff
Curate and share development opportunities available across campus and beyond; organize seminars, workshops, and trainings that align with identified needs
Build systems to support clear, equitable career pathways
Provide one-on-one consultation and coaching to faculty and staff, helping individuals assess their goals and identify development opportunities aligned with the school’s mission and values
Work collaboratively with the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Staff Affairs, the Associate Dean for Wellbeing, and Assistant Dean of Human Resources to build the strategic and operational foundation for a newly created unit that integrates career development, professional wellbeing, and organizational culture
Support consistent processes for professional advancement
Ensure alignment with university policies while tailoring approaches to the Gillings community’s unique context as a large, interdisciplinary public health school
Serve as a connector across departments and roles, ensuring that faculty and staff have access to meaningful learning opportunities at all career stages
Promote collaboration, transparency, and accountability in development practices
Advance Gillings’ mission by investing in the people who make its teaching, research, and service excellence possible
Qualification
Required
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities related to consulting or developing course content, curriculum, instructional technique/technology, distance education design, development or implementation, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution
Progressively responsible experience in professional development, organizational development, higher education administration, human resources, or related fields. Experience designing, coordinating, or assessing training and development programs for diverse professional audiences
Demonstrated ability to design and implement professional and leadership development initiatives that align with institutional goals and resource constraints
Demonstrated experience building trust and collaborating across levels of an academic organization
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to facilitate meetings, workshops, and difficult conversations with diplomacy and clarity
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, track outcomes, and ensure timely follow-through
Ability to identify needs, evaluate programs, and use data to inform decisions and demonstrate impact
Demonstrated judgment and professionalism in handling sensitive personnel and institutional matters
Ability to work effectively in a decentralized environment, partnering with various leaders and offices to ensure alignment of career development programs and policies
Preferred
Advanced degree in organizational development, human resources, higher education administration, public health, or a related field
Demonstrated success designing and implementing faculty or staff development programs in a university or similarly complex organization
Experience working collaboratively with human resources, faculty and staff affairs, or other administrative offices to align professional development initiatives with institutional policies and goals
Experience conducting needs assessments and using survey or focus group data to inform and evaluate programming
Familiarity with UNC -Chapel Hill systems and policies, including Interfolio, Carolina Talent, ConnectCarolina, and HR career banding processes
Experience facilitating trainings or workshops on topics such as leadership, communication, supervision, or well-being
Demonstrated ability to build partnerships across functional areas, fostering trust and mutual respect
Capacity to work effectively in an environment that values shared governance, transparency, and collaboration
Ability to inspire engagement and a sense of shared purpose among faculty and staff
Competence in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to evaluate the effectiveness of professional development programs
Strategic thinking that balances immediate needs with long-term planning and sustainability
High emotional intelligence, strong listening skills, and a solutions-oriented approach
Flexibility, creativity, and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a growing, mission-driven organization
Commitment to the wellbeing of the Gillings community
Benefits
Professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning
Exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts
Savings on local child care centers
Special rates on select campus events
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid leave
Variety of health, life and retirement plans
Additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance
Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina’s vibrant people and programs attest to the University’s long-standing place among leaders in higher education since it was chartered in 1789 and opened its doors for students in 1795 as the nation’s first public university.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$48.57MKey Investors
SECU FoundationCDA FoundationNorth Carolina Biotechnology Center
2024-07-19Grant· $1M
2024-03-18Grant
2023-02-16Grant· $0.11M
Leadership Team
Judith Cone
Retired Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Innovation as of April 1, 2021
Michael Williams
Network SEcurity Team Lead
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