New

Assistant Director of Graduate Programs

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Mar 11, 2026

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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	001703
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Working Title	Assistant Director of Graduate Programs
Position Designation	EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year	12
Work Schedule	8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	Academic Affairs
Department	Coll of Computing&Informatics (Col)
Work Location	Woodward Hall
Salary Range	$65,783 - $72,000
Primary Purpose of Department	The College of Computing and Informatics ( CCI) at UNC Charlotte is one of the most comprehensive and innovative computing colleges in the country. With over 150 faculty and staff and 5,100 students (3,400 undergraduate and 1,700 graduate) in Fall 2024, CCI graduates more than 1,400 Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. holders a year. The College is currently organized in four academic units: Department of Computer Science (CS), Department of Software and Information Systems ( SIS), Department of Bioinformatics and Genomics (BiG) , and the School of Data Science ( SDS). Located in Charlotte, the largest and fastest growing city in the Carolinas, CCI engages with the neighboring industries around common social, research, and development initiatives. The College is an active innovation partner with every major industry partner in the region.
Primary Purpose of Position	The primary purpose of the Assistant Director of Graduate Programs in the Department of Computer Science is to perform duties in five main areas: student recruitment; program admissions; student advising; program administration; and program assessment and reporting.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	Advising & Student Success: Lead college-wide advising workflows, registration processes, orientations, and retention initiatives like the IA Cohort. Program Administration & Student Services: Manage high-level administrative tasks (petitions, OPT/RCL forms), email triage, and flexible direct student advising. Recruitment, Admissions & Enrollment: Oversee recruitment outreach, manage prospective student inquiries, and assist with application evaluations. Program Improvement & Collaboration: Partner with leadership to optimize workflows, analyze success metrics, and align initiatives across college units. Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education/Experience	Masters in Higher Education Administration or a related discipline, or master's in computing related field with at least two (2) year of experience in teaching, assessment and/or program administration.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	1-2 years of experience in academic advising in higher education; preferably working with students in STEM areas. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to work collaboratively across departments and college/university boundaries in a university setting.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses	N/A
Preferred Certifications/Licenses	N/A
Special Notes to Applicants	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	03/10/2026
Posting Close Date	03/22/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Proposed Hire Date	04/13/2026
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
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- Another Website
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Where did you learn about this posting?

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Do you possess at least a Master's degree in Higher Education Administration (or a related discipline), OR at least a Master's degree in a computing-related field combined with at least two (2) years of experience in teaching, assessment, and/or program administration?
- Yes - I have at least a Master's in Higher Education Administration (or related field)
- Yes - I have at least a Master's in a Computing field AND 2+ years of the required experience
- No - I do not meet these minimum requirements.
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Do you have 1-2 years of experience in academic advising within higher education, ideally working with students in STEM disciplines? If yes, please provide your total years of experience and a 2-3 sentence summary of your background in STEM student support.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
Contact Information for References

Optional Documents