Director of Undergraduate Experiences

Director of Undergraduate Experiences

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 Director of Undergraduate Experiences operates at the intersection of academic strategy and program execution, ensuring that ISI's education initiatives are cohesive, scalable, and aligned with institutional priorities. 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.

This role oversees program implementation while guiding long-term vision and growth of ISI's education initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Undergraduate Education Strategy & Program Development (40%)
• 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 (25%)
• 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 (20%)
• 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 (15%)
• 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

Other Responsibilities
- Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
- 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

Other

Required Qualifications
- 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

Required License(s) or Certification(s) - N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required
- No

Commercial Driver's License required
- No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date - 06/11/2026

Anticipated Close Date
- Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants
- Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

Position Details

Position Number -

Position Type - EPS/SAAO

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

Department  - 231040 - Integrative Sciences Initiative

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