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Executive Coach

University of North Carolina Charlotte
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Oct 28, 2024
Executive Coach
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
UNC Charlotte is seeking an Executive Coach to support newly-appointed assistant principals from the NC Principal Fellows Program. This Executive Coach will manage a cohort of ten first-year assistant principals from August 2025-May 2026.The Executive Coach will play an integral role in developing the broader support program, working closely with the UNC Charlotte Educational Leadership staff, school and district leadership, and others to ensure effective and positive support for new administrators.

Please note the proposed hire date is December 2024 but the assignment will not begin until August 2025.
Position Information
General Information


Position Number STMP18
Working Title Executive Coach
Division Academic Affairs
Department College of Education (Col)
Work Unit Educational Leadership
Work Location The work location and work hours will vary
Vacancy Open To All Candidates
Position Designation Non-Student Temporary
Employment Type Temporary - Part-time
Hours per week 10
Work Schedule
T ravel weekly and be available for the assistant principals on weekends and evenings
Pay Rate $40,000, or $4000.00 per student
Minimum Experience/Education

  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Educational Leadership/School Administration with current North Carolina Principal License
  • Minimum of three years' experience as a principal



Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions: The candidate must be able to:

  • collaborate with the assistant principal in the school environment
  • communicate model research-based best practices
  • identify practical, research-based resources (electronic, paper-based, human) to assist assistant principals in meeting their goals
  • have crucial conversations with leaders
  • question in a way that promotes reflective practice
  • understand and work with diverse populations


Must have:

  • strong oral and written communication, organization skills
  • knowledge of NC Executive Leadership Standards
  • A strong record of measurable results in a school
  • A passion for leading.

Must be:

  • approachable, personable and empathetic
  • influencing and motivating to others
  • a good listener
  • a reflective practitioner
  • solution-oriented
  • willing to travel weekly and be available for the assistant principals on weekends and evenings

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Attend training sessions prior to August.
  • Conduct face-to-face school visits to meet with the assistant principals from August through May
  • Communicate with the assistant principal no less than once per week.
  • Assist new assistant principals in gathering and analyzing data (quantitative and qualitative) to reflect on students' performance and their practice
  • Provide a variety of solutions to help assistant principals improve their practice and therefore student achievement
  • Serve as a thought-partner to new leaders on addressing school-based challenges
  • Build positive culture within network of leaders in their region
  • Develop knowledge of regional and LEA resources along with the University School Partnerships
  • Collaborate with LEA personnel
  • Connect with other coaches; participate in professional development for coaches to improve practice


Other Work/Responsibilities
The Executive Coach will play an integral role in developing the broader support program, working closely with the UNC Charlotte Educational Leadership staff, school and district leadership, and others to ensure effective and positive support for new administrators.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Proposed Hire Date 12/02/2024
Expected Length of Assignment 10 Months August 2025- May 2026
Posting Open Date 10/28/2024
Posting Close Date 11/15/2024
Special Notes to Applicants
UNC Charlotte is seeking an Executive Coach to support newly-appointed assistant principals from the NC Principal Fellows Program. This Executive Coach will manage a cohort of ten first-year assistant principals from August 2025-May 2026.The Executive Coach will play an integral role in developing the broader support program, working closely with the UNC Charlotte Educational Leadership staff, school and district leadership, and others to ensure effective and positive support for new administrators.

Please note the proposed hire date is December 2024 but the assignment will not begin until August 2025.

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  1. *
    How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

    • UNC Charlotte Website
    • HERC Job Board
    • Inside Higher Education
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    • Personal Referral
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

  1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
  3. Contact Information for References


Optional Documents

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