Program Director for Student Development and Assessment
UNC Charlotte
Part-Time
Closes on Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Job Description
- Lead developmental programs and initiatives for the more than 250 student employees across UREC
- Supervise an intern for student employee development
- Chair the UREC Student Training and Development Committee and serve on the UREC Awards and Recognition Committee as a non-voting member
- Develop and manage student employee learning outcomes and implementation/assessment of outcomes throughout the department
- Manage and regularly update the student employee manual, including processes and procedures related to hiring, onboarding, accountability, recognition, and other systems standardized at the department level
- Lead the planning and implementation of staff trainings and other professional development programs for all UREC employees (e.g., all-staff trainings, emerging student leader retreats, etc.)
- Assist the Director of University Recreation in the planning and implementation of leadership development for student coordinators
- Work with colleagues to infuse student learning and development into UREC programs and services
- Collaborate with Career Services, Leadership and Community Engagement, and other University departments and programs to ensure UREC student development initiatives are consistent and connected with other institutional student development and career-readiness initiatives
- Maintain accurate usage data and regularly assess student development initiatives to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with university, state, and national standards and best practices
- Assist in the development, oversight, and analysis of budgets, including expenditures, fees, and other revenue
Assessment Initiatives
- Lead all department assessment projects
- Serve as the UREC liaison to Student Affairs Research and Assessment, including representing UREC on the Student Affairs Assessment Committee
- Work with the director to develop department assessment plans, annual goals, KPIs, etc.
- Ensure department data is being collected, reported, and distributed accurately and in an ethical manner
- Create reports and other methods to communicate assessment results internally and externally
- Generate data for UREC monthly/annual and other reports Department Leadership
Administration
- Actively participate as a member of the UREC professional staff team, including professional staff team meetings
- Ensure that the UREC mission is achieved and values are upheld
- Contribute to the development and implementation of department strategic plans and annual goals/priorities
- Advocate for UREC and foster campus and community partnerships to advance physical activity and holistic wellbeing
General Administration
- Attend and actively participate in all mandatory Health & Wellbeing Unit, Student Affairs, and UNC Charlotte meetings and trainings
- Serve on Health & Wellbeing Unit, Student Affairs, and UNC Charlotte committees and working groups as assigned
- Actively participate in NIRSA and/or other relevant professional associations
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of University Recreation