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Assistant Director for Student Research Programs

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Aug 31, 2026

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

If there is a document you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application, you may upload it to the "Other Documents" section of the Applicant Documents.
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/

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	003521
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Working Title	Assistant Director for Student Research Programs
Position Designation	EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year	12
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	Academic Affairs
Department	University College (Adm)
Work Location	Barnard
Salary Range	$58,000
Primary Purpose of Department	The Office of Undergraduate Research ( OUR) supports UNC Charlotte students, faculty, and staff in their endeavors to expand the quantity and enhance the quality of undergraduate research experiences on campus. OUR will seek to enhance and maximize efforts to engage more undergraduate students in research, scholarship, and creative performance; provide opportunities for greater levels of program coordination; enhance the visibility of undergraduate research; and equip students and mentors with resources for success in undergraduate research. The mission for the Office of Undergraduate Research at UNC Charlotte is to promote scholarly identities through experiential learning by advancing access to and engagement with mentored research and creative activities as an integral part of the undergraduate curricular and co-curricular programs for Charlotte's student body.
Primary Purpose of Position	The Assistant Director for the Office of Undergraduate Research ( OUR) at UNC Charlotte supports efforts and programming aimed at supporting faculty, staff, and students' participation in undergraduate research at UNC Charlotte. The Assistant Director will serve as the program manager for part of the university's portfolio of undergraduate research programs, liaison for on-campus partners and events, and support student engagement in professional development opportunities. This position is responsible for implementing and managing digital tools to collect student applications, facilitate student research presentations, and support professional development activities that build essential career competencies among students. Beyond these initiatives, the position will dedicate a portion of their time to building program engagement by delivering presentations, facilitating small group discussions, hosting drop-in support services, and providing individual coaching as needed. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in experiential learning, student engagement, and career development, with the ability to effectively manage programs and interact with student populations.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	Project Management Serve as the Assistant Director for OUR's portfolio of research experiences for undergraduate students. This involves participating in student recruitment for undergraduate students; matching students with mentors based on the students' discipline and areas of research; and creating and facilitating professional development training for students. Provide support, training, and consulting, in conjunction with the Director, to faculty mentors working with students. Develop and maintain best practices in supporting students in the research process, implement mentoring agreements, creating the necessary training and development structures for the onboarding of students and faculty. Manage the scholars program and process that includes process collateral, processes/policies, recruitment of student researchers, and program assessment. Will work in collaboration with the OUR team to meet these objectives. Collaborates with the entire team on operations, budget, strategic planning, and assessment of program impact. Will be responsible for teaching research internship courses. Event Management Attends weekly staff meetings, training and planning meetings, and event team meetings. Collaborates with the OUR team in order to plan and execute on-site events, research conferences and symposia, other related events, as well as campus-wide programs, and assists with communication of these initiatives. Serves on Division and University committees and participates in Division and University-wide programs and events as appropriate. Campus Community Outreach Serve as a liaison for campus partners that support OUR student programming and channels of opportunity and external entities that are interested in collaborating on initiatives and innovation that increase the awareness of research in students. Supervise student workers on student-focused awareness, communication, and branding efforts for undergraduate research across campus. Collaborate with the director in strategically connecting to Colleges/Schools at Charlotte, working towards expanding access to research for students and removing barriers while expanding the network of mentors. The Assistant Director will also attend local, regional, and national conferences to promote the university's initiative, as appropriate. Engage with students through clubs and organizations interested in learning about research, activating opportunities for students to attend conferences and symposiums. Other duties as assigned. Supervise Student Workers Assist in the selection and management of office student workers
Minimum Education/Experience	Master of Science or Master of Arts degree and 1 year of experience working in higher education.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Doctorate. The capacity to independently manage and coordinate activities in a complex environment. Organizational and problem-solving skills to manage multiple initiatives and ensure program success. Demonstrated expertise in the student development process with undergraduates and awareness of key competencies needed. Experience managing student programs including recruitment, engagement, and outcome tracking. Experience with research programs, experience mentoring undergraduate students, and/or understanding of experiential education in university settings. Experience with program development and large event coordination. Experience in creating and implementing professional development seminars and/or training workshops for large audiences. Experience with quantitative data analysis, data visualization, database management, and using relevant digital tools. The ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and administrators. The ability to think critically and creatively to engage all individuals. Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, management, delegation, and presentation skills required. Experience with standard Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and basic statistical analysis
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
Special Notes to Applicants	If there is a document you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application, you may upload it to the "Other Documents" section of the Applicant Documents. 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 Open Date	08/31/2026
Posting Close Date	09/23/2026
Open Until Filled	No
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