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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Details Posted:

10-Sep-26

Location:

Chapel Hill, North Carolina Categories:

Academic/Faculty

Other -

Academic/Faculty Internal Number:

325037

Employment Type:

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Vacancy ID:

NF0010009

Salary Range:

$60,000.00- $77,000.00

Position Summary/Description:

The Assistant Director will play a key role in the design and implementation of innovative professional development programs serving more than 500 biomedical graduate students and over 350 postdoctoral trainees. This position will support strategic communication and outreach to the research trainee community; contribute to the development, curation, and long-term maintenance of high-quality career development resources; and provide individualized advising on diverse career pathways. The Assistant Director will also assist with the preparation of grant proposals to advance outreach and educational initiatives, cultivate and sustain meaningful partnerships within and beyond UNC to enhance trainee development, and contribute to ongoing publication efforts related to education research and training initiatives. This Assistant Director reports jointly to the Senior Director of Career Development and Science Outreach and Associate Dean for Graduate Education.

Education and Experience:

A PhD in life sciences with a postdoctoral experience preferred. Strong understanding of biomedical PhD training and graduate and postdoctoral career and professional development. Experience with program management including budgeting, scheduling, organizing communications, and administrative support is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and administrators. String organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Skills:

A degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with demonstrated experience supporting biomedical graduate students, postdoctoral trainees, or early career researchers through professional development, advising, and outreach. Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills, including experience developing career resources and contributing to grant proposals or scholarly work.

AA/EEO Statement:

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. Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs

About The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Carolina rates among the nation's great institutions of higher education, set on an historic and beautiful campus that celebrates all four seasons. Carolina's students, faculty and staff come here from around the world, bringing varied cultural, racial and ethnic heritages that help make UNC-Chapel Hill a thriving intellectual center. We're repeatedly ranked the nation's best value in higher education for students seeking to earn a college degree - the University has garnered the top spot each time since the ranking's launch in 1998.Whether you've just started your career, are new to academia or are a seasoned professional with assorted campus experiences to draw on, we hope you will find a great place at Carolina.

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