Director of Local Elected Official Programming

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, North Carolina 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $62K - $80K 💻 Learning & Development 🗓️ September 23rd, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Director of Local Elected Official Programming to lead educational programs and resources for local government elected officials through the School of Government's Division of Public Leadership and Governance. The director provides operational leadership for the Local Elected Leaders Academy, coordinating program planning, scheduling, and evaluation with faculty and staff. The role also cultivates relationships with elected leaders and partner organizations to grow programming statewide.

Highlights

Direct the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of educational programs for local government elected officials.
Provide operational leadership for the Local Elected Leaders Academy, including planning, scheduling, and evaluation.
Maintain a comprehensive programming calendar to support consistent course and webinar delivery.
Partner with School faculty to ensure programs address emerging issues and participant needs.
Administer the LELA recognition program and develop practical resources for elected officials.
Cultivate relationships with elected leaders and partner organizations across North Carolina.
Collaborate with School leadership and development staff to identify funding opportunities for continued program growth.
Requires a relevant graduate degree (or an undergraduate degree with 5-7 years of related experience) and strong facilitation and stakeholder-engagement skills.
Travel occasionally to off-site programs across North Carolina; a valid driver's license is required.
Hiring range of $62,115-$80,000.