Hiring range: $58,941 - $65,776 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.
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 Assistant Director, People and Culture (ADPC) is responsible for developing, leading, and evaluating programs, projects, and processes that support the delivery of Carolina Performing Arts' programming directive, which includes presenting world-class performing artists, executing campus events such as Commencement and University Day, and enabling UNC student arts groups to present capstone performances on a professional stage. They report to the Director of Finance and are a member of the Business Operations team.
To ensure the success and effectiveness of projects and processes under their care, the ADPC must be a confident leader, organized project manager, and dedicated collaborator. They should be capable of working at a tactical level and also effectively communicating high-level goals to a wide range of internal and external colleagues.
The ADPC administers CPA's volunteer program and supports the execution and ongoing enhancement of the student workforce program. The volunteer workforce, which ranges from 75- 125 participants each calendar year, and the student workforce, which ranges from 80 - 100 students each academic year, are vital to CPA's ability to fulfill its programming mission and directly impact CPA's reputation for delivering the highest quality performing arts experiences and educational outcomes.
The ADPC also helps drive efficiency of internal operations. They apply industry-specific knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of CPA's strategic goals to support the design, documentation, implementation, and continuous improvement of frontline initiatives and processes. This work proactively creates capacity for programmatic planning, development, innovation, and execution across the organization and is informed by regular and direct observation of and participation in CPA's daily operational workflow. It may also include special projects to address emergent needs.
The ADPC must be actively engaged and fluent in current arts industry trends, issues, and dynamics to effectively advise CPA leaders on how the organization should respond to and remain aligned with the field. Coordination of volunteers and student staff has become more complex as UNC policies and arts industry standards have changed, requiring much more active management and deeper expertise to navigate these processes.
The ADPC also leads the unit's efforts to promote retention and champion professional development. This requires actively identifying opportunities and sources for team-building, meaningful engagement, and growth across all sectors of CPA's workforce.
CPA's organizational model and operational structure are unique within the UNC System. To meaningfully contribute to the development of infrastructure to sustain CPA's current programming and future innovation, the ADPC must be an adept industry-to-academy and academy-to- industry translator. They will be relied upon to convey opportunities and challenges in industry and academy context and to develop novel solutions that support CPA's programmatic vision.