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Fayetteville State University

University Program Specialist

🇺🇸 Fayetteville, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $46K 💻 Other 🗓️ February 18th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Fayetteville State University is hiring a University Program Specialist. The role, also known as Assistant Director of Teaching Fellows, involves strategic leadership and supervision to recruit, prepare, and support future educators while collaborating closely with the Director of Teaching Fellows.

Highlights
  • Lead and support the Teaching Fellows program through strategic program leadership and staff supervision.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Teaching Fellows to recruit and prepare future educators.
  • Position is full-time, time-limited, and funded by non-state funds.
  • Required education: Bachelor's degree with one year of related experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree in Education or related field and experience in STEM education.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills and interpersonal integrity required.
  • Department: Health, Physical and Secondary Education (HPSE).
  • Salary fixed at $46,157.00.
  • Position competency level: Contributing.
  • Applicants must complete a background check and provide at least three professional references if selected.

University Program Specialist Full Description

University Program Specialist
 Position Information 
Position Title:  | University Program Specialist
Working Title:  | Assistant Director of Teaching Fellows
Position Number:  | 001165
Full-time or Part-time:  | Full Time
Time Limited Position:  | Yes
Number of Vacancies:  | 1
Department:  | Health, Physical and Secondary Education (HPSE)
Posting Number:  | 0402609
SHRA/EHRA:  | SHRA
Job Category:  | Professional
Hiring Range:  | $46,157.00 -$46,157.00
Overall Position Competency:  | Contributing
Primary Purpose of the Organization:  | The College of Education prepares knowledgeable, reflective, and caring professionals in the fields of education, research, and service. Our highly qualified faculty ensure that our candidates participate in prescribed activities, cutting edge instructional practices offered through multiple modes of delivery, on-going assessments, and field-based internships. As a result, our completers have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to support student learning within a framework of family and community and are able to participate in a diverse, technological, and global society. The COE proudly prepares transformational educators and leaders through licensure only options and degrees at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels for the southeastern region of the state, nation, and the global community.

Primary Purpose of the Position:  | The Assistant Director of Teaching Fellows job position involves strategic program leadership, staff and student supervision, and collaboration to recruit, prepare, and support future educators. This position will work directly with the Director of Teaching Fellows.

This position is funded by non-state funds and has been designated time-limited. Continuation of this position is contingent upon the continuing availability of those non-state funds.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:  | Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Knowledge skills and abilities:  | Strong written and oral communication skills that enable the position to give effective reports to internal and external constituencies. Strong interpersonal skills and character traits, including integrity and transparency, inspire trust and credibility among stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:  | A Master’s Degree in Education or related field.Experience in the field of STEM is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants:  |
Notice to Applicants:  | Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
Closing Date:  | 02/28/2026
Open Until Filled:  | No

Other Information:  | If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
EEO Statement:  | This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran's Statement:  | Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Quick Link  | https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/28270
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Do you have prior experience in academic support and/or developmental education programs and services in a higher education environment? 
    • Yes
    • No
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document
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