Associate Director

Company: UNICON
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Associate Director for Open and Online Programs Please see Special Instructions for more details. In addition to your application please submit a resume, cover letter, and the contact information for at least three professional references. Posting Number PG190669EP Internal Recruitment No Working Title Associate Director for Open and Online Programs Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with education and experience. Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; evening and weekend hours as needed. Recent years have shown strong growth, supported by an expanding professional staff team, and has increased expectations that the office will provide significant strategic and financial benefits to the university's colleges and departments. To learn more about NC State Executive Education, please visit: https://execed.poole.ncsu.edu Planning for Fiscal Year (FY) 22, NCSEE recognizes the importance and value of increasing our financial contributions to Poole College and the university. Market research and client feedback indicate a need/opportunity for NCSEE to expand offerings in open enrollment programs, many of them online. The Associate Director will lead this effort and will be expected to work closely with several university leaders and faculty, staff, students, and corporate clients in the development and delivery of these programs. This position will also engage with key staff, including: Executive Education Marketing Director; Business Development (contract) to support partner selection; program directors; program faculty members; corporate executives; client learning & development leaders; program coordinators; office staff and interns; vendors and NC State personnel across the campus. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the development and management of Advisory Boards for the programs, relationships with colleges/departments collaborating in the programs, faculty and office personnel involved in open and online program development and management; research and development efforts that support the management and expansion of open program offerings; meeting deadlines, deliverables and coordination of the personnel responsible for new program development and contracting; and budget management to meet annual financial goals. Closer integration between executive education offerings and for-credit courses will be expected. Success metrics to reflect $1M in new revenue. Working closely with the Director of Executive Education and the Associate Dean for Academic Programs in the Poole College of Management, the Associate Director will develop short and long term strategies for growing open and online programs, improving the efficiency of the office business practices and faculty time, and expand the office's ability to serve the colleges and departments at NC State University. This will include the development of 4-6 new open/online programs in 2021-22; guidance for the Marketing Director on program launch promotional efforts; management of 1 FTE staff (Program Coordinator) and 1-2 student interns; coordination of and support for program directors (when applicable); platform and technical software support selection and management, program faculty selection and management; and program pricing decisions and budget management. The Associate Director will also ensure the office remains compliant with NC State policies regarding data management and the use of payment systems. Other Responsibilities The Associate Director will be instrumental in the NC State Executive Education office's ability to meet our growth and financial contribution goals. Minimum Experience and Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. Advanced degree preferred, but significant work experience (7+ years) valued higher. Other Required Qualifications

• Proven client, program, and project management experience in working within a university, an office setting is preferred, but will also consider similar experience working in a corporate training role.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with faculty, administrators, and university leaders, and peers as part of a team in a large, complex research university, and experience working with corporate professionals in training activities.
• Customer service focused with superior interpersonal skills: independent problem solver and client manager.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and exercise thorough project follow-up.
• Ability to articulate and advocate executive training offerings to an external audience.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); confident and professional manner when interacting with corporate executives at events, meetings, and through email, mail, and phone.
• Ability to develop strategic plans with measurable outcomes.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Strong organization and analytical skills, technical software skills, and strong budgeting skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines.
• Self-starter who can work proactively and independently.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required. Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in a training organization at a major university or corporation, with a goal of developing and managing a program budget over $5M annually.
  • An understanding of the land grant, research Tier One university environment.
  • NC State University familiarity. Knowledge of principles, practices, and ethics of corporate training, NC State University payment practices, NC Foundation Accounting and Investing, and the individual colleges and departments at NC State University.
  • Advanced degree preferred, but significant work experience (7+ years) valued higher.
  • Experience with CRM software tools (Hubspot preferred).
  • Experience with Moodle or similar LMS tools.
  • Ability to articulate and advocate executive training offerings to an external audience.
  • Ability to develop strategic plans with measurable outcomes.
  • Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities in a dynamic and changing environment.
  • Strong organization and analytical skills, technical software skills, and strong budgeting skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Required License(s) or Certification(s) A valid North Carolina driver's license is required within 60 days of the start date and must be maintained as a condition of employment. Regular local travel and some regional/international travel is required for this position. Valid NC Driver's License required Yes Commercial Driver's License required No Job Open Date 11/25/2020 Anticipated Close Date Open Until Filled (must be open until 12/11/2020) Special Instructions to Applicants In addition to your application please submit a resume, cover letter, and the contact information for at least three professional references. Position Number 00101099 Position Type EHRA Non-Faculty Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0 Appointment 12 Month Recurring Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies? No Department ID 200701 - Executive Education Progr AA/EOE NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
    
    If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
    
    Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
    
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