University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Position Number 003485

Vacancy Open to All Candidates

Working Title Assistant Director 49er Intensive Transition Program

Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty

Employment Type Permanent - Full-time

Months per Year 12

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, occasional evenings and weekends

Hours per week 40

FLSA Status Exempt

Division Academic Affairs

Department Undergraduate Education (Adm)

Work Location Colvard

Salary Range $59,740

Primary Purpose of Department

Existing as a department within the Office of Undergraduate Education (UGE), First Year and Transition Programs (FYTP) shares the overall mission of the UGE unit. UGE at UNC Charlotte enriches the academic community by offering a broad range of initiatives promoting student success, ensuring access, and enhancing the educational experience of all students. Through transition programs, learning communities, support for student-athletes, academic advising, career services, experiential learning, honors education, disability services, tutorial programs, and initiatives for underrepresented students, UGE cultivates life skills critical to successful graduation and global citizenship. Advocating for the needs of a vast student population, UGE utilizes an integrated student-centered approach that reinforces rigorous academic expectations and encourages student engagement from the time of enrollment through graduation.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Assistant Director for the 49er Intensive Transition program is responsible for holistic program development for the 49er Intensive Transition Program (49er FIT) campus-wide, including program marketing, recruitment, implementation, evaluation, and assessment of program impact. They will also supervise peer mentors and Teaching Assistants associated with the program. Additionally, they are responsible for course teaching in the First-Year Seminar Program.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

Program Coordination: Holistic program development for the 49er Intensive Transition Program campus-wide, including program marketing, recruitment, implementation, evaluation, and assessment of program impact.

Teaching: Course development and teaching in the First-Year Seminar program.

Training and Supervision: Recruit, hire, train, and supervise graduate Teaching Assistants and undergraduate peer mentors associated with the 49er FIT program.

Other administrative duties: The Assistant Director will be required to assist with departmental strategic planning, budget development, departmental annual report, personnel management, alumni development, serving on campus committees, and assisting with other departmental programs as needed.

Minimum Education/Experience

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Student Affairs, Education, or other comparable degrees;
• One year of experience in a university setting;
• Experience conducting presentations and workshops

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience with programming for first-year college students
• Experience with student personnel management
• Excellent communication skills.

Necessary Certifications/Licenses

Preferred Certifications/Licenses

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Special Notes to Applicants

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Posting Open Date 01/09/2026

Posting Close Date 01/23/2026

Open Until Filled No

Proposed Hire Date 03/16/2026

If time-limited please indicate appointment end date

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