At UNC Executive Development we take great pride in designing and delivering innovative, customized learning solutions to address our clients’ specific business needs and drive long-term impact. As part of UNC-Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, we are an internationally recognized leader in the field of executive education. We understand that recruiting diverse, innovative and exceptional talent is vital to our success. If you’re interested in being part of our growing team, we want to hear from you. Please contact our careers team at execdevjobs@kenan-flagler.unc.edu.
Objective of the Position:
To develop, lead and execute marketing strategies and related initiatives that build brand perception and reputation among the potential client base, influencers and academics.
About UNC Executive Development
UNC Executive Development brings the School’s experience, reputation and noted faculty to these challenging and impactful programs. UNC is the No. 1 public university offering customized executive education in the United States, according to the latest rankings from the Financial Times. In 2020, the Financial Times ranked UNC Executive Development No. 9 in the world and No. 2 among U.S. business schools for custom executive education.
The Role:
The Senior Director of Marketing is responsible for developing, leading and executing marketing strategy to generate demand for UNC Kenan-Flagler’s Executive Development solutions. This role manages a small team of professionals and works closely with other colleagues within UNC Executive Development, and in partnership with UNC Kenan-Flagler Marketing peers. Ultimately, the Senior Director will be required to have an in-depth knowledge of the executive development landscape, target audiences and personas, the solution portfolio, and competitive positioning. This position reports to the President of Executive Development.
Importantly, this position calls for special aptitudes and skills that go beyond conventional marketing roles. The successful candidate should:
Major Responsibilities Include:
Competency/Position Requirements:
Education and Experience:
Minimum of 10 years of progressive marketing experience in a closely related industry; knowledge of and experience with a variety of marketing techniques and tools, including interactive marketing, effective use of social media and search engine optimization; and excellent oral and written communication skills. Bachelor’s degree is required; an MBA or Master’s is strongly preferred.
Travel of up to 20% may be required.
To Apply:
Please send cover letter clearly indicating the position you are applying for along with your resume to execdev_jobs@unc.edu. The deadline for application is October 8, 2021. Cover letters should be addressed to:
Chair, Senior Director of Marketing Search Committee
Executive Development, Kenan-Flagler Business School
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Email: execdev_jobs@unc.edu
Kenan-Flagler Business School Executive Education, LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. EOE M/F/D/V.
This position is in the Kenan-Flagler Business School Executive Education, LLC, an affiliated organization of UNC-Chapel Hill and is not a University or State of North Carolina position.
About UNC Executive Development
UNC Executive Development brings the School’s experience, reputation and noted faculty to these challenging and impactful programs. UNC is the No. 1 public university offering customized executive education in the United States, according to the latest rankings from the Financial Times. In 2020, the Financial Times ranked UNC Executive Development No. 9 in the world and No. 2 among U.S. business schools for custom executive education.
We take great pride in collaborating with organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, to design and deliver innovative, customized learning solutions to address specific business and leadership development needs.
The Role:
UNC Executive Development is embarking on a substantial growth strategy. As such, we are seeking to hire experienced professionals to help drive this growth. The Director of Business Development position is a consultative sales role, which has responsibility for sourcing and cultivating relationships with potential custom revenue opportunities. The candidate will work to formulate and strengthen new client relationships through consultative discussions and interactions with senior executives.
The role reports to the Senior Director of Business Development. Success in the role requires strategic thinking, creativity, outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, and a record of quickly building credibility and trust with potential clients. An individual that thrives in a setting that rewards growth, values teamwork, and balances autonomy and accountability will be most successful.
Specific responsibilities include:
Competency/Position Requirements:
Education and Experience:
Eight to 10 years of customer-oriented, professional experience, including five years or more of specialized experience in Business Development. Understanding adult learning theory, and educational technologies and methodologies is preferred. A bachelor’s degree is required; an MBA or Master’s in business or a relevant field is preferred.
The ability to travel up to 40% of the time is required.
To Apply:
Please send your cover letter clearly indicating the position you are applying for along with your resume to execdev_jobs@unc.edu. The deadline for application is October 8, 2021. Cover letters should be addressed to:
Chair, Senior Director of Marketing Search Committee
Executive Development, Kenan-Flagler Business School
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Email: execdev_jobs@unc.edu
Kenan-Flagler Business School Executive Education, LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. EOE M/F/D/V.
This position is in the Kenan-Flagler Business School Executive Education, LLC, an affiliated organization of UNC-Chapel Hill and is not a University or State of North Carolina position.
The Opportunity:
The Program Assistant is responsible to providing administrative and operational support for Executive Development program deliveries.
Specific responsibilities include:
Qualifications and Experience:
The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced work environment and possess the ability to juggle varying stakeholder requests simultaneously and effectively manage deadlines for multiple priorities, while exhibiting excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate must be organized, flexible, and conduct all business with a high level of customer service and professionalism. Attention to detail, good judgment, and demonstrated tact and diplomacy are fundamental in this role. Due to the nature of the role, an individual with a commanding presence when speaking publicly will be most successful. Strong competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.
Minimum qualifications include an associate degree or higher and/or equivalent experience. A minimum of one to two years of administrative experience required. This position may require some overtime including evening and weekend work and occasional travel during program deliveries, as needed.
To Apply:
To apply, please send a cover letter addressed to UNC Executive Development clearly indicating the position you are applying for (Position #595) along with your resume to execdev_jobs@unc.edu by the application deadline of October 15, 2021. Salary range for this position is $44,000-$48,500.
Kenan-Flagler Business School Executive Education, LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. EOE M/F/D/V.
This position is in the Kenan-Flagler Business School Executive Education, LLC, an affiliated organization of UNC-Chapel Hill and is not a University or State of North Carolina position.