Program Director

UNC Charlotte

Full-Time
Closes on Monday, August 24, 2026

Job Description

The Program Director serves as an operational leader for the online BS in Professional Studies and manages online, hybrid, and off-campus academic programs in their portfolio, which may also include noncredit programs aligned with the Professional Studies major. Responsibilities encompass program development, support, student services, compliance, and quality assurance. Duties include faculty recruitment, selection, hiring, and retention; curriculum and course development; budgeting, financial management, and forecasting; admissions, advising strategies, and partnerships; and program performance evaluation. The role requires a proactive, highly organized leader who demonstrates strong critical thinking, business acumen, data-informed decision-making, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex academic environments with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.

Other responsibilities include facilitating faculty training, monitoring expenditures, managing contracts and grants, and ensuring alignment with institutional standards and accreditation requirements. The Program Director collaborates with industry experts to assess educational needs, design curricula, identify subject matter experts, and explore alignment opportunities for professional and academic credit programs, including micro-credentialing and credit for prior learning. The Program Director drives innovation by researching market trends, advancing online learning tools, and promoting high-quality program outcomes.

The Program Director acts as a liaison between the Digital & Professional Learning unit and other academic and administrative partners to support enrollment growth, program planning, data reporting, and competitive analysis for assigned programs. The role works closely with internal teams to support student success initiatives, coordinate program-related communications and orientations, and ensure the effective delivery of academic programs through collaboration with teaching, technology, advising, and student support units. UNC Charlotte
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