Associate Director of Carolina K-12

Overview

Career Area Public Relations/Communications/Marketing

Department Carolina Public Humanities-311700

Position Title University Program Specialist - Journey

Working Title Associate Director of Carolina K-12

Position Number

Vacancy P020718

Hours Per Week 40

Work Schedule Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM, some evenings and weekends will be required. 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.

Location CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location North Carolina, US

Posting Open Date 12/18/2025

Final date to receive applications 01/20/2026

Internal/External No

Hiring Range $62,000 - $75,000

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Be a Tar Heel! 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.

Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit Carolina Public Humanities (CPH) is the public outreach arm of the College of Arts and Sciences. CPH organizes public programs on humanities-related themes for lifelong learners, runs teacher outreach activities through our subsidiary Carolina K12, and builds partnerships with community colleges around North Carolina. Our mission is to bring scholarship and faculty from UNC-CH to various communities throughout the state including public audiences, K12 teachers, alumni, civic leaders and community college students and faculty.

We help fulfill the broader university mission of being ‘of the public and for the public’ and contribute humanistic knowledge and perspectives that help make the UNC the University for North Carolina.

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 Associate Director of Carolina K-12 supports the Director in leading statewide initiatives that provide free, high-quality professional development and resources to North Carolina educators in history, civics, and the humanities. Carolina K-12 is the K-12 engagement arm of Carolina Public Humanities, fostering collaboration among K-12 teachers, university scholars, museums, and cultural organizations to advance inquiry-based and inclusive education.

This position serves as a collaborator in designing and delivering professional learning programs—including regional seminars, teacher retreats, and curricular projects that amplify teacher agency, strengthen civic literacy, and promote historical understanding across North Carolina’s classrooms. The Associate Director will co-lead strategic planning and oversee select projects, ensuring all initiatives align with Carolina K-12’s mission of equity, truth-telling, and democratic engagement.

The role requires program management, partnership cultivation, and curriculum development skills, with a focus on scaling…