Executive Director

Posting Details

Position Information


Position Number
005449


Functional Title
Executive Director


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


*Re-Post, Previous Applicants Need Not Re-Apply, Still Under Consideration

The position of SERVE Executive Director, is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and management of the SERVE Center.

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
07/31/2026


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