What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director position at The University of North Carolina Greensboro?
Position Type
Research
Position Eclass
EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The SERVE Center is a university-based research, development, dissemination, evaluation, and technical assistance center. Through customized research and evaluation services, SERVE delivers actionable insights for both policymakers and practitioners. From large-scale experimental studies to small-scale qualitative work on topics ranging from early childhood to high school reform, SERVE builds the capacity of educators and policymakers to improve educational outcomes for students of all ages.
Position Summary
The position of SERVE Executive Director, is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and management of the SERVE Center.
Responsibilities include:
Responsibilities include:
- Creating and refining the vision of the Center.
- Serving as the liaison between the Center and external funding agencies, including the US Department of Education and UNCG.
- Exercising overall management and leadership for the Center, operating as spokesperson for the Center.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. or Ed.D. degree in education or a related field, or Master’s in Education or related field with 5 years experience.
- 10 years experience with state, regional or national educational organization or agency, as leader or senior management.
- Experience leading complex educational research and development efforts at the regional and/or national level.
- Experience in applying for, receiving, managing and being directly responsible for large federal contract/grant awards.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
- In depth knowledge of McKinney Vento Act and other federal, state and local education programs.
- Experience in facilitating project teams and team building.
- Proposal writing skills, flexibility to respond to emerging issues and requests.
- Experience working with U.S. Department of Education and NC Department of Public Instruction.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range
Commensurate with Experience
Org #-Department
SERVE - 12004
Job Open Date
04/21/2026
For Best Consideration Date
Job Close Date
05/24/2026
Open Until Filled
No
FTE
1.000
Type of Appointment
Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year
12
FLSA
Exempt