Leadership Development Program Manager

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Do you have a passion for helping others grow and thrive? Our team's purpose is to power continuous growth and performance for employees at all stages of their careers. We do this by creating relevant and accessible learning experiences for individuals, managers and teams and impactful leadership and talent development programs. We are committed to building a community that fosters belonging, ongoing feedback and thoughtful leadership at all levels and to cultivating a strong, adaptive workforce that supports the long-term success and innovation of UNC-Chapel Hill.

The Organization and Professional Development team is an integral part of the Finance and Operations division which provides the University with a full range of human resources services in support of the University's teaching, research, and public service mission. We commit to support and influence a culture of excellence, respect, and inclusiveness by delivering valuable and innovative services to the University community, creating an environment in which both Faculty and Staff thrive.

As a member of the Organization and Professional Development team within the Office of Human Resources, this position leads the strategy, design and development of our manager and leadership development offerings. This role is focused on helping managers across campus build their leadership capabilities and confidence; hire, develop and reward their team using recommended practices; deliver results by empowering their team; and foster an environment of belonging, psychological safety and ongoing feedback. This role requires a deep understanding of leadership concepts, the manager audience, their unique needs and challenges, and the required competencies for effective people management.

This position is responsible for managing the following offerings to meet program objectives and create an engaging and effective learning experience.

Carolina BEST: Foundations of Supervision: Designed for new supervisors, this program emphasizes practical and foundational competencies of all supervisors, allowing new supervisors the opportunity to reflect on the issues, functions and challenges involved in leadership roles.

University Leadership Education and Development ( ULEAD): The ULEAD program is a selective, cohort-based leadership development program for high-performing, high-potential mid-level managers. Participants learn from renowned faculty, industry experts and fellow managers. Designed to address the evolving challenges in higher education, ULEAD empowers managers to lead with purpose, confidence, and impact.

Lead Well: Our new blended learning pilot program for managers, Lead Well provides an opportunity to enhance leadership skills through an in-depth examination of topics, such as building trust and engagement, promoting employee development, creating a sense of belonging and psychological safety, and managing change, among others.

Responsibilities include program and curriculum design, development, facilitation, coordination with partners, scheduling, assessment administration, measurement, learner tracking and promotion. Additionally, this position gathers and analyzes participant feedback and data insights to identify opportunities for improvement and initiates changes with a user-centered perspective. Success in this role involves close collaboration and communication with team members who provide support on design, development, facilitation, and administration.

Additional responsibilities include:

Leading a collaborative effort with our team and key partners to define and implement our strategy for manager and leadership development.

Strengthening the alignment between our manager and leadership programs and the University s performance management framework.

Creating a new 360 assessment pilot to support executive leadership.

Administering, interpreting and providing coaching on competency and personality assessments such as DiSC and CliftonStrengths.

Developing and facilitating additional training in areas such as communication, leadership, manager/supervisor development, and other professional development areas as well as providing consulting services to departments, teams, committees, and employees as needed.

Mentoring less experienced team members as needed.

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Deep understanding of leadership concepts, the manager audience, their unique needs and challenges, and the required competencies for effective people management

Experience designing, developing, and delivering manager and/or leadership development programs

Experience developing and/or providing coaching on 360 assessments

Experience with competency, behavior, or personality assessments

Experience working in a training, organizational development or professional development department or an equivalent combination of education and experience to demonstrate required skills and knowledge

Experience teaching and/or facilitating adult learning programs, both in person and virtually, and using effective instructional techniques to engage participants and enhance learning outcomes

Proficiency in managing complex programs and projects

Strong instructional design skills

Strong facilitation skills

Strong capability to collaborate with others on projects and initiatives

Experience managing and developing others in a formal or informal reporting relationship

Experience with DiSC and/or CliftonStrengths assessments

DiSC and/or CliftonStrengths certification

Coaching experience and/or related certification

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.