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Industrial Solutions Lab (ISL) Program Manager

University of North Carolina Charlotte

$46,110 - $63,402

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Nov 06, 2025

Industrial Solutions Lab (ISL) Program Manager

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The ISL Lab is an exciting place for students, faculty and staff to support student education and industry innovation. We encourage interested applicants to learn more about the lab by visiting https://isl.charlotte.edu

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.

UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

This position is for UNC Charlotte Permanent employees only.

* Please do not apply for this position if you are not a current UNC Charlotte Permanent or Temporary employee. Your application will not be considered.

Position Information

General Information

Vacancy Open to	UNC Charlotte Employees Only
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
If time-limited, note appointment end date
Hours per week	40
Months per year	12
Position Number	004763
NC Salary Grade Equivalency	GN09
Classification Title	University Program Associate - Advanced
Working Title	Industrial Solutions Lab (ISL) Program Manager
Salary Range	$46,110 - $63,402
Anticipate Hiring Range	$46,110 - $57,638
FLSA Status	Non Exempt
Division	Academic Affairs
Department	College of Engineering (Col)
Work Unit	Student Dev & Success
Work Schedule	8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required in conjunction with events.
Primary Purpose of Position	The primary responsibility of this position is to serve as the Program Manager for the Industrial Solutions Laboratory in the Lee College of Engineering reporting to the ISL Director. The ISL Program Manager oversees the business side of the Senior Design Program and all of the Industry relationships in the Program.
Minimum Education/Experience	Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Essential Job Duties	Reporting to the Director of the Industrial Solutions Lab ( ISL), this position serves as the ISL Program Manager. The Program Manager manages the business side of the Senior Design Program and all of the Industry relationships in the Program. ISL also provides a service to Faculty for consulting engagements.
Other Work Responsibilities	The Industrial Solutions Lab in the College of Engineering supports over 500 students per year working on an estimated 90 projects solving real world challenges. These interdisciplinary projects span 2 semesters and most are funded by industry sponsors. Students have access to state-of-the-art design and collaboration tools, multiple fabrication facilities and design labs. The Program Manager oversees the business side of the lab including: Purchasing materials needed for senior design projects Purchasing equipment, services, supplies, etc for the lab Overseeing student and temp employee hiring and payroll reconciliation Managing student employees who assist with purchasing and events Perform all accounting and reconciliation for ISL revenues and expenditures using the University accounting systems Maintain process procedures for all department activities Process travel expenses for ISL Director and student travelers. Maintain and report on ISL budget on a monthly basis Serve as the subject matter expert to student teams and other ISL staff as regards program operations and University business processes Reconcile all ISL accounts at academic year end. Plan and execute 4 high profile events each year with hundreds of guests representing students, industry supporters, faculty and guests. This includes sending invitations, reserving venues, ordering food, setting up venues, processing all attendees. Provide effective support for the ISL Director and the Senior Design Chair Provide a welcoming and supportive experience for students in the Senior Design course
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	A bachelor's degree in Business or similar is required. Experience with Microsoft Office suite tools and Google Suite required. 5+ years experience in a finance/accounting/office work capacity is preferred. Technical knowledge and application experience in the Engineering field would be a plus. Candidates must have an interest and passion for teamwork and customer service.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Work Location	Smith 228
Posting date	11/06/2025
Closing date	11/12/2025
Proposed Hire Date	12/01/2025
Contact Information
Special Notes to Applicants	The ISL Lab is an exciting place for students, faculty and staff to support student education and industry innovation. We encourage interested applicants to learn more about the lab by visiting https://isl.charlotte.edu The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/ This position is for UNC Charlotte Permanent employees only. * Please do not apply for this position if you are not a current UNC Charlotte Permanent or Temporary employee. Your application will not be considered.

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Applicant Documents

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Resume / Curriculum Vitae
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