UNC Kenan Flagler Business School

The Undergraduate Business Program (UBP) is one of the largest academic programs within UNC’s Kenan Flagler Business School with an enrollment of approximately 1,000 business majors and minors. The Undergraduate Business Program Office provides academic and student development services for current and prospective students, as well as faculty and staff. Specific services include: prospective student recruitment and admissions academic services, including academic advising, course scheduling, and graduation new student orientation student life and engagement programs, such as student clubs and organizations, case competitions and other community building opportunities study abroad and other global program experiences and career development programs. The Director for Global Programs is responsible for independently leading and managing the strategic development and day to day operations of the Global Programs arm of the Undergraduate Business Program (UBP). Overall, close to 75% of all UBP students study abroad before they graduate. In addition to having thorough international work experience and an understanding of the nature of international business education, the Director must be knowledgeable about all aspects of the University and the Business School including its mission, policies, and procedures. Director develops programs and activities consistent with the curricular and programmatic goals of the UBP and the strategic priorities of the Kenan Flagler Business School. To that end, the Director thinks strategically to ensure that UBP Global program offerings are robust, varied, and abundant enough to meet the large student demand. This position additionally provides support for global programs including Global Immersion Electives, our tri-continental exchange program, and other global initiatives currently developed as well as provides the strategic direction for new global initiatives. This person works independently and is afforded broad discretion in dealing with faculty, students, parents, the general public, financial contributions to Kenan-Flagler, corporate recruiters, and various partners across campus. This position reports directly to the Assistant Dean of the Undergraduate Business Program. Reporting to the Director are an Associate Director, two Assistant Directors and the Global Program Manager. Frequent evening and weekend hours, as well as international and domestic travel, will be required.

The Program Manager will oversee and manage all administrative matters for the Evening, Charlotte, Weekend and Online  MBA  programs in regards to Admissions and Recruitment. They will manage overseeing the Slate  CRM  system, updating website content, and interacting with prospective students across the  MBA  portfolio. The Program Manager will also be the main point of contact for vendor relationships including our fulfillment center and they will be responsible for leading the logistics and events (virtual and in-person) for the Evening. Charlotte and Weekend  MBA  Admissions team. The Program Manager will be expected to delegate authority to handle information requests and correspondence, analyze incoming information for significance, reroute requests as needed, determine needed outcomes and work on matters to resolution. This position reports to the Associate Director of Admissions for the Online  MBA  format.

The Assistant Director is a key position in the MBA Program, requiring effective and diplomatic communication skills, critical thinking, and analytical skills to develop strategic recommendations for senior leadership. The Assistant Director (AD) is responsible for supporting the registrar, advising, and operations functions for the MBA Program, primarily focusing on the MBA@UNC and Full-Time MBA programs, which include over 1,200 enrolled students. The Full-Time MBA Program is based in Chapel Hill, operating on a module calendar within traditional university semesters. MBA@UNC is an online degree program that provides the unique opportunity to obtain a UNC business education from anywhere in the world. Classes are hosted live using video conferencing technology to deliver a face-to-face experience between students and professors. The MBA@UNC Program operates on a quarter system, with new cohorts starting and registering for classes and graduating each quarter. The Assistant Director is responsible for managing class and registration schedules as well as classroom reservations for in-person courses; communicating policies and procedures to faculty and students; compiling, analyzing, and distributing course evaluation data to faculty and program leadership; onboarding new PhD exam proctors; and collecting data for various survey requests. The Assistant Director also assists the Associate Directors in the MBA@UNC and Full-Time MBA programs with academic advising, requiring extensive and timely contact with students. As a function of this role, and in coordination with other members of the MBA Academics team, the AD must lead large group and one-on-one advising sessions to provide guidance on course selection and counseling regarding the best methods for students to achieve their educational objectives and satisfy degree requirements. Advising sessions will occur both in-person and online. The AD also advises and counsels MBA students and program faculty on grading, cross-program registration, general questions about the honor code, syllabi, academic eligibility, leaves of absence, course evaluations, and policy questions. The AD will serve as a key advising partner with the 2U Student Success team, as well. Additionally, the Assistant Director supports the Student Engagement team within the MBA@UNC and Full-Time MBA programs on student events, including but not limited to Orientation, Graduation, Summit Weekend classes, and student social events. The Assistant Director may also be involved in academics and operations projects across the MBA Program portfolio, as needed. The Assistant Director serves on the Academics & Operations team within the MBA Program and reports to the Associate Director & Registrar for MBA@UNC.

Position Summary: The Director for Global Programs is responsible for independently leading and managing the strategic development and day to day operations of the Global Programs arm of the Undergraduate Business Program (UBP). Overall, close to 75% of all UBP students study abroad before they graduate. In addition to having thorough international work experience and an understanding of the nature of international business education, the Director must be knowledgeable about all aspects of the University and the Business School including its mission, policies, and procedures. Director develops programs and activities consistent with the curricular and programmatic goals of the UBP and the strategic priorities of the Kenan Flagler Business School. To that end, the Director thinks strategically to ensure that UBP Global program offerings are robust, varied, and abundant enough to meet the large student demand. This position additionally provides support for global programs including Global Immersion Electives, our tri-continental exchange program, and other global initiatives currently developed as well as provides the strategic direction for new global initiatives. This person works independently and is afforded broad discretion in dealing with faculty, students, parents, the general public, financial contributions to Kenan-Flagler, corporate recruiters, and various partners across campus. This position reports directly to the Assistant Dean of the Undergraduate Business Program. Reporting to the Director are an Associate Director, two Assistant Directors and the Global Program Manager. Frequent evening and weekend hours, as well as international and domestic travel, will be required. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities related to tutoring, supplemental instruction, or direction of programs that enhance educational experiences of enrolled or prospective students, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: The candidate will also demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) with an ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders and partners.The candidate must be able to demonstrate previous experience managing a comparable budget. Candidate should also have experience at working in a cross functional, team based environment. Strategic thinking and effective writing and oral presentation skills are required. The Director must be able to work well independently with minimal supervision and manage/develop direct reports comprising both exempt and non exempt positions. There are frequent evening (and some weekend) hours associated with this position, as well as international and domestic travel.

Position Summary: This position will provide advanced IT Service Desk technical support for Kenan-Flagler faculty, staff, and students, providing timely support to customers via walk-in, phone, and email-based contacts. This position requires advanced technical knowledge of computers, operating systems, client-server, and cloud-based applications as well as comprehensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in computer and network troubleshooting and support. This position will identify reoccurring problems and trends and recommend solutions to resolve. This position will serve as a technical resource for other technicians and may serve on a project team as an expert in a specialty area. This position will consult with Kenan-Flagler leadership, faculty, staff, students and higher-level IT technical specialists and analysts to resolve technical problems to support our teaching and research mission. This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a diverse community with a broad client and customer base. Demonstration of commitment to providing excellent customer service is essential. Areas of IT Service Desk support include, but are not limited to: * Consulting with Kenan-Flagler leadership, faculty, staff, students, peers and/or managers to develop requirements, solve advanced problems and/or proactively establish technical direction required to attain the teaching and research mission of the school. * Testing new innovative technologies, such as artificial intelligence and cloud applications, to ensure compatibility with Kenan-Flagler systems and applications as well as secure configuration that meets UNC Information Security Control Standards. * Collecting data for analytics, benchmarking, and trending. Develop Service Desk data reporting model. * Installing and configuring whole disk encryption (Bit locker) to provide data encryption at rest on Kenan-Flagler managed devices. * Configuring Sensitive User Group (SUG) computers and assisting with SUG employee security awareness orientation consultations. * Providing support, troubleshooting and end user training for Microsoft 365 cloud applications. * Training and mentoring student service desk apprentices. * Assisting clients with remote access and authentication (VPN\network connectivity, Multi-factor authentication/Multi-tenant access). * Providing live secondary classroom support services to support innovative teaching. * Assisting with compute equipment deployments and ensuring all IT Service Management asset details are entered/updated in the ITSM tool. * Installing and configuring hardware, software, printers to support professional business school clients. Compute device reimaging and software upgrades. Microsoft Windows, Apple MAC OS X operating systems support. * Managing Kenan-Flagler print servers and print queues. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: * Experience with cloud computing concepts and Microsoft 365 applications support * Experience supporting a hybrid office and remote work IT environment * Experience preparing and loading images on Windows and Apple computers. * Experience with ticket management in an IT Service Management (ITSM) system * Experience with support of Microsoft Windows and Apple OS support * Experience with supporting Networked Print servers and print queues * Demonstration of commitment to providing excellent customer service * Demonstration of strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a diverse community with a broad client and customer base. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: * Familiarity with configuration and support of Bit locker drive encryption * Experience with end user training of Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive * Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) systems, SolarWinds and ServiceNow * Experience imaging and preparing Apple computers for deployment in an enterprise environment.  JAMF and MDT experience preferred. * Experience working in an Academic IT environment. * Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory * Experience triaging end user support calls related to information security * Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. * Experience with technical solution development and consultation. Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school and one year in the field of technology related to the position’s role. - Computer coursework may be substituted year-for- year for the required experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. - Journey level requires an additional six months experience - Advanced level requires an additional one year of experience.

Position Summary: Kenan-Flagler is divided into seven academic areas: Accounting; Communication; Strategy and Entrepreneurship; Finance; Marketing; Operations; and Organizational Behavior. The Area Assistant works for one of the seven academic areas. The position is responsible for providing critical administrative support to the Area Chair, area faculty, and related centers, if applicable. This position is responsible for all administrative matters relating to the area concentration. Additionally, the area assistant is charged with communication and planning for meetings, conferences, and other events for the area. This position serves as liaison between the Area Chair and area faculty, the MBA, Executive MBA and Executive Development programs, the office of the Dean, other area faculty, current and prospective students, alumni and supporters. The Area Assistant coordinates internal information and processes such as course scheduling and faculty recruitment and may represent the Area Chair in key internal and external meetings. Support Area Chair on Center work in the Entrepreneurship Center. This includes budgetary and event planning. Support the Area Chair as Research Director for the MBA Concentration. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Candidates must be capable of editing large research papers, producing graphs and tables, and coordinating the communication of large research projects (data and text) between scholars both within UNC-CH and externally. Should be able to follow complex processes consistently and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. The Area Assistant must be capable of operating successfully in a highly varied and dynamic work environment, where multi-tasking is not only important, but required. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: It is preferred that the Area Assistant will have experience with word processing, spreadsheets, database and web-authoring applications. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Position Summary: The Associate Director of Admissions & Student Recruitment is a member of an admissions team that engages more than 20,000 prospective applicants and generates around 4,500 completed applicants to UNC’s Full-Time, Executive, and Online MBA programs each year Reporting to the Director of Full-Time MBA Admissions and Student Recruitment, the Associate Director will be front facing and will focus on recruiting candidates for the full-time MBA program. The position will work with the team to implement tactics for recruitment and enrollment. As part of the full-time MBA admissions committee, the Associate Director will recommend admission decisions and participate as a voting member of the admissions committee. The Associate Director will partner with the Events Manager to develop and host a variety of on-campus, off-campus, and virtual recruiting events. The Associate Director will work collaboratively with many colleagues across the university and develop relationships with faculty, students, and alumni to enhance the effectiveness of the Full-Time MBA admissions function and ensure successful achievement of enrollment objectives. The Associate Director will supervise the Program Manager on the admissions & student recruitment team. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Three or more years of admissions or sales experience is required. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Superior presentation skills in both one-on-one and large group settings. Proactive, highly responsive, and strong customer focus. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish rapport quickly with people from a variety of cultures, career functions, and industries. Strong proficiency with technology tools and data management processes. Ability to travel and work occasional weekends and evenings. Domestic and international travel is required. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Experience working in MBA admissions preferred. Minimum Qualifications: Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities associated with the delivery and/or management of student support functions, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant experience in substitution.

Position Summary: This position serves in the KFBS’ central business office as a primary financial data processor for Kenan-Flagler Business School and is expected to serve as a subject matter expert on policies and procedures related to accounting matters. It is responsible for maintaining and overseeing financial accounting data including, but not limited to, vouchers, journal entries, travel submissions, deposits, etc. The Financial Consultant is solely responsible for managing budget information under their purview. This position will maintain a large volume of electronic and hard-copy backup files, as well as detailed knowledge on UNC financial policies and procedures. It is expected that this position will be able to provide effective consultation to faculty and staff to effectively resolve financial transactions. This position operates in a fast-paced environment and independently handles a large volume of complex transactions, paperwork, and customer service requests while meeting multiple monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines. This position requires autonomy and the ability to independently analyze work and troubleshoot problems to see them to resolution. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: * Ability to interpret, explain and follow financial policies and ability to explain policies and procedures to others in a clear and consistent manner * A high level of accuracy, including good visual attention and mental concentration is required. Consequence of error is significant. * The ability to work independently to resolve financial transactions. * Maintaining detailed and precise records * Handle all matters in a highly professional and confidential manner. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Experience with financial management is preferred, including management of budgets, financial tracking, and ability to organize and report on financial data Understanding of the dynamics of working with faculty and program directors and ability to adapt procedures to meet the needs of faculty * Develop and maintain positive working relationships with appropriate staff within the school

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit Established in 1985 by Frank Hawkins Kenan, the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise is a nonpartisan business policy think tank affiliated with the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. The nonprofit institute and its affiliated centers convene leaders from the private sector, academic community and government to build a greater understanding of how entrepreneurship, economic development and global commerce can work for the public good. The institute leverages best-in-class research to develop market-based solutions to today’s most complex economic challenges. In doing so, the institute aims to support businesses and policies that better the lives of people in North Carolina, across the country and around the world. Position Summary This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station The Technical Business Writer will be responsible for producing a wide variety of written content that feature the scholarly works of UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School faculty members, particularly in the subject matter of the Kenan Institute’s initiatives (including, but not limited to labor markets, economic policy, financial markets, economic development, emerging technology, and others). The person chosen for this position must be comfortable reading academic business research, identifying the pertinent information and findings, and translating those findings into digestible and short written pieces for a business or policy audience. The Technical Business Writer will be responsible for developing content pieces in various styles including the institute’s Kenan Insights series, white papers, policy briefs, data commentaries, and slide decks, among others.  This position will also provide writing support to the Institute’s American Growth Project initiative, and any partnerships derived from that initiative. The American Growth Project provides real-time economic data, analysis, and forecasting for towns, cities, and counties across the country. The Technical Business Writer will work closely with the Research Services team to produce reports, city profiles, case studies, and other written materials that showcase the work of the American Growth Project. This position requires proficient data literacy skills, with the ability to interpret basic statistical models used in economic and business research and translate them into actionable written content accessible to a wide variety of audiences.  This position will report to the Director of Research Services, however, this position will work closely with a cross-functional team from both External Affairs and Research Services to develop and promote content to our target audiences. The Technical Business Writer will also cultivate relationships with institute staff, its affiliated centers, and UNC faculty to identify and translate academic business research. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience This job requires strong written and verbal communication skills. This position must be comfortable reading, understanding, and translating academic business research.  Must be team oriented, with the ability to work independently. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience At least three years of related training or experience preferred; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Previous experience as a business writer/reporter for a news agency and/or association or trade publication would be beneficial but is not required.  Familiarity with AP writing style is a plus. Strong data literacy skills, with the ability to interpret basic statistical models used in economic and business research. Both proficiency in Excel and other statistical software (e.g. Stata) a plus. Familiarity in working with data visualizations and infographics, particularly with business and economic data, is also a plus. Previous project management experience is a plus, with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.

Position Summary: The Program Assistant is a key position within the STAR Program, requiring effective and diplomatic communication skills, strategic thinking and analytical skills in order to develop strategic recommendations for senior leadership. The Program Assistant reports directly to the Executive Director, STAR Program, and has significant contact with MBA students and STAR faculty advisors. The Program Assistant is responsible for maintaining key working relationships with corporate partners, enrolled STAR students, faculty advisors, and other key constituents across the business school. The Program Assistant will be responsible for assisting with several key tasks within the STAR Program including improving and enhancing the program reputation through branding and promotional efforts, establishing new and successful relationships with program administrators, advising MBA and BSBA students, and developing program enhancements including benchmarking, analysis of student feedback, and analytical and strategic support to carry out new initiatives. The Program Assistant is responsible for providing dedicated support to the daily workings of all STAR related activities including planning, executing and developing events, supporting student and faculty, providing support in grading, scheduling, travel & expense reimbursements, and database management. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: The program assistant should have the ability to organize and prioritize work, manage deadlines for multiple projects effectively and independently, demonstrate a positive attitude and customer focus, display excellent oral and written communications skills, function as a strong team player, demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and multicultural awareness, attend to details with accuracy and timeliness, work overtime on occasion, and have a command of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: It is preferred that the Program Assistant has a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, experience in a university setting and have previous administrative experience. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Position Summary: The Associate Director of Employer Engagement & Recruiting (EE&R) is responsible for leading strategic employer and company relationships and engagements provided to all MBA students and all alumni at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, as a member of the Employer Engagement & Recruiting team. In advancing our brand with employers and corporate partners, this position will work to cultivate new employment and engagement opportunities, nurture existing core recruiting relationships, and foster and manage partnerships with a host of internal and external stakeholders including peer schools/networks, UNC Kenan-Flagler faculty and academic centers, and students across our MBA Programs. The five MBA Programs include Full-Time, MBA@UNC, and our Evening, Weekend, and Charlotte (newly launched) Executive MBA programs. The position will work to build new relationships, expand existing relationships, and serve as an ambassador for UNC Kenan-Flagler. The Associate Director will work collaboratively within the EE&R team to lead optimal engagement in a fast-paced, high performing, and innovative environment. The individual in the role will maintain and build comprehensive employer engagement, outreach, and relationship strategies for a specific set of core employers within industry sectors. This will include, but is not limited to, identifying, cultivating, and establishing new relationships with companies and organizations that do not have campus recruiting relationships with UNC, and expanding /nurturing relationships and opportunities with existing corporate partners by consulting on best positioning, providing inclusive and holistic recommendations around enhancing visibility, and capturing and reporting on both market and specific YoY recruiting trends/hiring data. This position will assist the team in maintaining oversight of the process, delivery, and outreach for high quality MBA opportunities for UNC Kenan-Flagler all MBA students and alumni. The person in the role will also leverage our CSM and other platforms, software and/or technologies to capture and use data for the purpose of expanding partnerships and extending communications. The Associate Director will report to the to the Director of Employer Engagement & Recruiting within the Career & Leadership for MBA & Alumni Department. The individual will coordinate extensively across our Career Coaching and C&L Operations teams, as well as with the C&L Leadership team, Program-Wide Directors, UNC Kenan-Flagler centers and faculty, other degree programs, etc. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Demonstrated success in building and strategically enhancing internal and external partnerships. MBA Programs and/or strong business/industry acumen. Experience in integrating/capturing data to develop programming, lead new initiatives, and consult stakeholders on opportunities to improve outcomes. Ability to represent UNC Kenan-Flagler effectively and enthusiastically to targeted organizations; strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate and serve a diverse set of clients at all levels including executives, alumni, students, and recruiting professionals in inclusive and holistic ways. This position requires at least 20% travel. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Searching for candidates with a minimum of 5 years of experience in industry, business development, recruiting, HR, career services, or related field with 3 of the 5 years’ experience in a client-facing role. Preferred qualifications include organizational, prioritization and project management skills; metrics orientation; exceptional presentation and written communications skills; demonstrated ability to manipulate and analyze large data sets in Excel, utilize pivot tables, and manage contact databases; attention to detail; flexibility with continuously changing market; people management skills; team orientation and a professional demeanor. Preference given to candidates with experience in a MBA program or university/corporate recruiting; extensive knowledge of the MBA hiring process, industries, functions, trends, and hiring practices; knowledge of MBA recruiting systems and technologies; strong leadership skills and management experience; prior experience in market research and analysis; prior event management experience; online marketing experience and familiarity with use of social media in a business context a plus, and knowledge of 12Twenty and Salesforce is a plus. Minimum Qualifications: Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities associated with the delivery and/or management of student support functions, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant experience in substitution.

Position Summary/Primary Purpose of Position: The Assistant Director of Academics reports to the Associate Director of Academics and is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and assessment of advising services with the goal of fostering equitable student outcomes in persistence, retention, and completion. The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Associate Director of Academics with all academic policies and advising faculty, staff, and students on policy matters related to the academic operations of the undergraduate degree program. This position serves as an Undergraduate Business liaison to the other degree programs (PhD,  MBA , Executive  MBA , and  MAC ), Academic Area Chairs, and the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs as the School’s master course schedule is compiled and teaching assignments are finalized. The position will also advise students on university and program curricular requirements, policies and procedures, course registration, degree completion, as well as research and resolve complex/unusual problems and requests concerning students.  Additionally, the Assistant Director of Academics will collect and analyze data to inform  UBP  student curriculum and course delivery . This position will serve on program, school, or university wide committees and/or projects as assigned. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities associated with the delivery and/or management of student support functions, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant experience in substitution. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: * Ability to collaborate and communicate across functional areas and experience levels * Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel, Outlook, and Word * Time management skills * Problem-solving and analytical ability * Resourcefulness * Customer service experience * Strong self-management and time management skills  * Strong leadership skills. Strong customer service focus * Innovative problem solver * Good oral and written communication skills, including courteous phone manner and attention to detail when creating documents * Ability to handle multiple complex tasks in an active and changing program, proactively set priorities and independently make decisions that have a wide reaching impact.  * Ability to work flexible hours (occasional evenings and weekends). Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: * Master’s Degree in Education, Counseling or a related field.  * Experience working with   UNC   systems, including ConnectCarolina * Work experience in a college or university setting * Academic advising experience and understanding of Student Development theories and the advising profession.

Position Summary/Primary Purpose of Position: The Associate Dean for Marketing and Communications leads the strategy and execution for branding, lead generation and student recruitment, and strategic marketing and communications for UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. This position is responsible for increasing awareness of the UNC Kenan-Flagler brand and communicating its value to a diverse set of targeted audiences, including prospective students, alumni and other business leaders (including corporate clients and employers), donors, media and other external audiences to support the Business School’s mission and strategic goals. This position is responsible for developing marketing and communication strategies in collaboration with the various programs and units in the Business School. The successful candidate will work with school leadership to set marketing and communication strategies and priorities. They will be responsible for building relationships with internal stakeholders in order to facilitate the work of the marketing and communication group. The successful candidate will effectively develop and execute strategies in three key areas: 1. brand strategy and management 2. lead generation and recruitment 3. strategic marketing and communication They will also measure and evaluate the performance of each of these three areas and report outcomes to internal and external stakeholders. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Candidates should have seven to ten years of experience in the following areas: * Branding, marketing and strategic communication * Setting and executing brand strategy * Managing data-driven marketing campaigns related to lead generation, customer acquisition and cross-selling programs * People management, budget management and project management preferably in a complex, matrix organization * Gathering and analyzing data to identify trends and make balanced, objective recommendations to achieve strategic objectives * Media including but not limited to video, print and social media. * Website design and understanding of modern, user-focused website design principles, including visual design, UX/UI and SEO Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: * Experience managing a budget in fiscally conservative, limited resource situation * Experience with a brand refresh and/or new brand launch * Familiarity and openness to new technologies and new marketing tools Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with three years or greater of related professional experience in marketing, communications, journalism, public affairs, or a related field; for candidates demonstrating comparable professional backgrounds, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and five years or greater of relevant experience in substitution.

Posting Information/Position Summary/Primary Purpose of Position: The Executive Director, Principal Giving will work closely with the Senior Associate Dean for Advancement and Assistant Dean of Development and will have two key areas of focus. The first area of focus is to identify the School’s most generous (principal gift) donors and prospects, then create and execute a cultivation and stewardship strategy for each prospect. The second is to plan for and own execution on all future fundraising campaigns for  UNC  Kenan-Flagler. This position will be responsible for the design and oversight of fundraising priorities that drive campaign plans and will need to work closely and effectively with internal and external colleagues. They will help promote the vision and mission of Kenan-Flagler and work with advancement leadership to organize our efforts, create timelines and develop metrics related to campaign goals and objectives. This person will report to the Senior Associate Dean for Advancement and will work closely with the major gift officers, volunteer leaders and campus colleagues to plan and monitor the identification, cultivation and timely solicitation of principal and major gift prospects for campaign commitments in support of Kenan-Flagler’s goals and priorities. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with related experience. For positions with responsibility for direct solicitation of gifts and funds, a minimum of 1 year of professional-level, direct solicitation/fundraising experience is required. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Three or more years of fundraising, volunteer and project management is required. Requires a strong understanding of direct-ask fundraising at the $1 million or more level, including subject-matter expertise sufficient to advise and collaborate with fundraisers. A collegial, collaborative and accessible work style is essential, along with the ability to manage multiple projects with attention to timelines and meeting metrics.

Position Summary/Primary Purpose of Position: The Senior Associate Director of Operations, Admissions and Student Recruitment is a critical leadership role within the MBA Program providing strategic oversight and tactical implementation of the complex admissions and student recruitment process for five different formats of the MBA Program – Full-time (residential), Evening, Weekend, Charlotte Executive and MBA@UNC (online). This role is responsible for setting admissions and recruitment strategies and works with a series of UNC Chapel Hill and UNC Kenan-Flagler partners to promote, educate, communicate and assist applicants through all stages of the admissions process including application documentation and submission, yield events and activities, along with enrollment and deposit processes associated with formal university and program matriculation. Success in this role requires an ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and timelines simultaneously with independent autonomy and decision-making, organizing data to identify trend lines, direct communication with prospects and applicants operating across a dozen application deadlines (year-round), effective team supervision, technical expertise with various software (CRM) platforms including SLATE and Salesforce, and the active planning and management of nearly 100 admissions and student recruitment events throughout the calendar year. This position is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of marketing and admissions strategies to ensure admissions levels and cohort demographics meet program goals. This position works closely and collaboratively with colleagues in multiple offices across campus and is responsible for ensuring that the MBA admissions process is efficient while leveraging and adopting best practices for student recruitment and data in accordance with main campus policies and procedures. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:  The candidate must have a strong proficiency in technology tools and data management processes, strong organization and coordination skills, efficiency in both independent and team-based environments, and enjoy working in a fast-past, customer-oriented environment. This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task. Because relationship management and communication are key components of this position, the Senior Associate Director must have excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with an ability to develop and maintain both internal and external partnerships. This person must be able to distill and effectively communicate comprehensive data, actively be a team player, and maintain frequent communication with program leadership. Some evening and weekend work will be required. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities associated with the delivery and/or management of student support functions, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant experience in substitution.

Position Summary/Primary Purpose of Position:   The Assistant Director of Business Development will build new relationships and expand existing partnerships with corporations to advance the mission of the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise. The Assistant Director will also act as a liaison between the institute and its business partners with the goal of further developing the organization’s unique brand of thought leadership in the corporate community. Specifically, the Assistant Director will work to:  - Develop and execute a corporate engagement strategy on behalf of the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, in concert with other partners at the Kenan-Flagler Business School.   - Develop and grow deep, sustainable corporate partnerships essential to the long term advancement of the Institute and its affiliated centers - Directly solicit, cultivate, engage, and steward partnerships, corporate members, sponsors and other champions for the Institute’s programs and interests. - Provide key program management expertise to corporate partnership programs central to the Institute’s long term success - Engage and solicit key stakeholders in support of Institute and affiliated center programs - Develop partnership opportunities related to the institute’s strategic initiatives  - Develop new internal business processes and supporting programs to support affiliated centers and other institute initiatives. - Expand corporate funding & philanthropic opportunities - Enhance the brand of the Institute by increasing the visibility of current corporate support & engagement - Identify mutual research interests and thought leadership activities to engage faculty with key corporate partners In addition to cultivating outside partners, the Assistant Director will work collaboratively with the Kenan-Flagler business partnership office, affiliated research centers, corporate and foundation relations, advancement, faculty, and, alumni and across the University. This position will report to the Managing Director of the Kenan Institute. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:   Minimum 1 year of professional-level, direct solicitation/fundraising experience required. Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a business-related or non-profit field such as relationship management, business development, program management, sales or higher education in areas such as corporate relations or employer relations.  - Ability to set and achieve goals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment - Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated initiative, and the ability to work adeptly with a number of teams and partners towards a common goal - Strong execution and follow-through on key relationship building activities - Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills - Strong organizational and project management - Deep commitment to customer service and natural client-service mentality - Ability to travel 25% of the time for domestic company meetings required, some international travel may also be required.

The Senior Director of Development is a major and principal gift officer responsible for cultivating and soliciting gifts of $100,000 and above from individual alumni of the business school, as well as documenting estate plans and soliciting annual fund gifts. To do so successfully, the Senior Director will build relationships with Kenan-Flagler’s key donors and prospects and will have significant interaction with alumni volunteers. The position also has key responsibilities with Kenan-Flagler’s capital campaign and serves as an advisor to other staff on fundraising methods. Additionally, the Senior Director may manage members of the advancement team. The Director of Development reports to the Assistant Dean for Development. The successful candidate will have a minimum of five or more years of major gift fundraising or equivalent related experience and a strong understanding of the nature and purpose of higher education. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of successful fundraising as they pertain to the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors is required. The successful candidate will also possess exceptional interpersonal skills, strong written and oral communication abilities, a demonstrated capacity to conduct multiple responsibilities, and acute organizational skills. Travel and some weekend work are required.

Position Summary/Primary Purpose of Position:  The Event Coordinator position is responsible for the comprehensive planning, execution and reporting of a wide array of events for the Kenan Institute, which seek to expand and increase the profile of the organization’s mission to its stakeholders. Events are conducted in-person, virtual and hybrid-style, and include conferences, symposia, speaking engagements,  CEO  roundtables, board of advisor meetings, webinars and debates. In addition, the Event Coordinator oversees the  UNC  Kenan-Flagler Business School’s prestigious Dean’s Speaker Series, which brings preeminent private and public sector leaders to campus to offer insightful perspectives on leadership. Previous speakers have included General Mark A. Milley, Darren Walker, Hope Bryant and Steve Schwarzman. This position is a member of the Kenan Institute external affairs team and works in tandem with colleagues to ensure promotions and collateral are expertly produced, along with website and social media coverage, and video production services. Additionally, the Event Coordinator will work cross-functionally with leaders at the Kenan Institute and across the business school to ensure high-profile events (such as the Dean’s Speaker Series) are meeting the intended goals and objectives, along with engaging targeted audiences. The Event Coordinator reports to the Director of External Affairs. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Ability to work independently, manage time and steer multiple projects simultaneously Exceptional organizational skills with a proven record of success in planning and executing various large and small events, such as conferences, symposia, corporate meetings, webinars and keynote speeches Diligent attention to detail Excellent written and oral communication skills Adaptability to quickly-changing landscapes and demands Tracking and ability to meet overlapping project deadlines Creative problem solving and solutions-focused forethought Professional and courteous correspondence with a wide variety of clients, from vendors and university partners, to CEOs and industry leaders. Working knowledge of Microsoft products, such as Word, Excel and Teams Experience working with Zoom or other virtual meeting/event platforms *Must be available to work outside normal office hours, including some weekends and occasional travel

Position Summary/Primary Purpose of Position: This position is a first-level business counselor/advisor. The individual provides business advice and counsel to all size small business clients with a focus on the SBTDC’s pre-venture and existing small business segments. The individual independently manages a client portfolio of roughly 50 cases annually. The individual collaborates and consults with other team members to assess prospective clients and provide appropriate case manager assignment and/or professional referrals. The individual acts as the principal trainer for nascent entrepreneurs and plans and delivers other training events as required. The individual is responsible for daily fiscal management of the Center’s multiple budgets and is a primary point of contact with SBTDC State Administrative Office and campus finance, contract, and grant resources. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: A broad general knowledge of the principals and practices of small business is required. The employee must have strong computer skills, particularly regarding word processing, developing spreadsheets, and database management. A demonstrated ability to develop and analyze financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow) is imperative. Employee must have working knowledge of techniques used in collecting and interpreting market and demographic data. The employee must have the ability to work independently, handle multiple assignments, and establish work priorities. Excellent interpersonal and communicative skills are also required. Must have the ability to travel on occasion.

Position Summary/Primary Purpose of Position: The Executive  MBA  programs at  UNC  Kenan-Flagler Business School, a globally recognized graduate program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is seeking an  MBA  Student Engagement Event Manager. This position, located in Charlotte, North Carolina will focus on all Executive  MBA  formats, primarily the newest Kenan-Flagler offering: the Executive  MBA  in Charlotte. These innovative cohort-based programs for working professionals are comprised of multiple learning environments: in-person classes, including orientation for new students; course engagement with interactive case studies and collaborative activities; frequent executive sessions and semi-annual immersive impact weekends to develop business and leadership skills. In addition to the foundational core curriculum, the programs also deliver a suite of electives including international and experiential learning opportunities. The  MBA  Student Engagement Event Manager works with students for their entire  MBA  journey: from orientation, through the program, until graduation.  The  MBA  Student Engagement Event Manager creates, executes, and manages a seamless student experience for  MBA  students enrolled throughout the year. Specifically, the position independently handles the planning and management of student events, triages student issues, and assists with events. This is a front-facing, highly visible role that will have significant interaction with faculty and students when the Executive  MBA  in Charlotte classes are in session, mainly Fridays and Monday evenings. This role will work within a matrix structure, directly interfacing with students, faculty, and staff at all levels. The  MBA  Student Engagement Event Manager reports directly to the Senior Associate Director of Student Engagement and has significant contact with Executive  MBA  students, especially those in the Executive  MBA  in Charlotte. This position is responsible for collaborating in key working relationships with constituents across the business school, partnerships, and campus. While the key objectives and projects of this role evolve with program requirements and the overall needs of the  MBA  community. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:   -Ability to work nights and weekends. -Occasional travel. -Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive competing priorities. -Exceptional attention to detail and ability to anticipate issues and needs. -Strong familiarity with project management methodologies and documentation. -Demonstrated ability to organize information from multiple sources.  -Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint. -Proven ability to creatively solve problems. -Exceptional written communication skills for program-wide communication and website updates. -Collaborative approach to work across departments to achieve goals.