University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill logo

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Deputy Director

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Operations

🗓️ December 19th, 2025

K-12

Edtech.com's Summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Deputy Director for the NC Collaboratory. The Deputy Director oversees operational and administrative functions, manages a diverse portfolio of research initiatives, supervises staff, manages budgets and compliance, and builds relationships with stakeholders to advance applied research addressing complex policy challenges.

Highlights
  • Oversee design, implementation, and strategic direction of research initiatives across all Collaboratory projects.
  • Develop and execute strategic plans, identifying investment areas, legislative priorities, and stakeholder needs.
  • Manage programs including opioid remediation, K-12 education, foster care reform, water quality, disaster recovery, energy innovation, and commercialization of intellectual property.
  • Supervise staff via performance management, recruitment, professional development, and mentorship.
  • Manage grantmaking programs and research contracts ensuring compliance with University, State, and federal regulations.
  • Build strong relationships with legislative leaders, grantees, university officials, State agencies, local governments, community organizations, and private businesses.
  • Coordinate training sessions for grantees and research partners on research impact and public policy communication.
  • Contribute to legislative reporting, fundraising, and public representation of the Collaboratory.
  • Require post-Baccalaureate degree or Bachelor’s plus relevant experience; progressive leadership in complex organizations, organizational management, grantmaking, and strong communication skills.
  • Preferred qualifications include doctoral or professional degree, experience in higher education grants management particularly within UNC System, public-private partnerships, and familiarity with NC Collaboratory mission.