Director of Experiential Learning

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Professional Development of the Graduate School, the Director of Experiential Learning will serve as a bridge between the Graduate School, students, and external partners, identifying and facilitating successful experiential learning opportunities for graduate students. The role is aligned with UNC’s forward‑looking approach to graduate education, complementing students’ formal academic training to ensure their readiness for the career path of their choosing, e.g., engineering, health care, technology and other sectors aligned with North Carolina economic needs.

The Director will identify Carolina’s differentiation advantage in experiential learning and develop innovative formats beyond traditional internships, including micro‑internships, project‑based learning and industry‑sponsored research opportunities. The Director will (1) create scalable solutions using data‑driven and AI approaches, (2) direct student programming for workplace readiness, and (3) advance existing internal and external partnerships, generating innovative solutions for graduate student and employer needs.

The Director will actively cultivate existing and new industry partnerships aligned with North Carolina workforce needs, collaborate with others in the Graduate School and across campus to develop strategic approaches with metrics for success related to graduate student experiential learning and workforce outcomes, and collaborate on alumni engagement, industry partnerships and external funding to garner financial support for experiential professional development programming.

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree and 0‑2 years’ experience; or a combination of related education and experience may be considered in substitution.

• Prior knowledge and experience in use of generative and agentic AI
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Expertise in using data to inform strategy and improvement

• Doctoral degree
• Experience with employer relations, corporate partnerships, or workforce development
• Track record of building scalable programs serving diverse student populations, including online and non‑traditional students
• Demonstrated experience with or strong interest in leveraging AI tools for student‑employer matching, program scaling, and data analysis

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.

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