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Director of Undergraduate Experiences

North Carolina State University · Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area · 1 mo ago
Management$180/hrFull-time

About the role

The Director of Undergraduate Experiences provides strategic and operational leadership for ISI’s undergraduate education portfolio, including interdisciplinary curriculum, student programs, and industry-engaged learning opportunities. The position serves as a central bridge between faculty, academic units, and external partners, coordinating across colleges to support the development and delivery of innovative, interdisciplinary undergraduate experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and continuous refinement of ISI’s undergraduate education strategy, including interdisciplinary curriculum, student programs, and experiential learning opportunities

  • Oversee design and implementation of new courses and programs, ensuring alignment with ISI priorities and institutional goals

  • Identify opportunities to expand and scale ISI undergraduate offerings

  • Align education initiatives with workforce development needs and emerging industry trends

  • Cross-College Coordination & Faculty Engagement

    • Coordinate with faculty, departments, and colleges to develop and deliver integrative courses and programming

    • Facilitate alignment of curriculum, scheduling, and instructional resources across academic units

    • Build and maintain strong relationships with faculty to support participation in ISI programs

    • Navigate institutional structures to enable cross-college education initiatives

  • Program Oversight, Staff Leadership & Student Experience

    • Oversee implementation and day-to-day coordination of ISI undergraduate programs, ensuring high-quality student experiences

    • Supervise program staff (e.g., Program Manager, future Coordinator) and ensure alignment of program execution with strategic goals

    • Monitor student engagement, participation, and outcomes across ISI programs

    • Support recruitment, retention, and engagement of students in ISI-affiliated programs

  • Partnerships, Assessment & Continuous Improvement

    • Develop and manage industry partnerships that support experiential learning and workforce pathways

    • Establish and monitor metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and student outcomes

    • Prepare reports for leadership and external stakeholders

    • Use data to inform program improvements and long-term strategy

    • Actively seek external funding to support ISI programming

Qualifications

  • PhD or terminal degree in STEM or a relevant field with significant experience in undergraduate education, curriculum development, or academic leadership

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in higher education, including program development, teaching, or academic administration

  • Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating undergraduate education programs or undergraduate curriculum initiatives

  • Experience working across departments or colleges to implement interdisciplinary programs

  • Strong understanding of undergraduate education, student success, and experiential learning models

  • Proven ability to manage complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders

  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage faculty, staff, students, and external partners

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in interdisciplinary education or research-based undergraduate programs

  • Experience integrating industry partnerships into undergraduate education

  • Experience supervising staff or managing program teams

  • Familiarity with academic program administration, course approval processes, and institutional structures

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