Assistant Director, Botanical Gardens
The University of North Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Position Information
General Information Position Number 002727 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Working Title: Assistant Director, Botanical Gardens Position Designation: EHRA Non-Faculty Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time Months per Year: 12 Work Schedule: The Assistant Director works a standard week, M-F 7AM-4PM with flexibility to fulfill evening/weekend duties as needed. Hours per week: 40 FLSA Status: Exempt Division: Academic Affairs Department: College of Science (Col) Work Location Salary Range: $62,115 - $75,000 Primary Purpose of Department The goal of the Botanical Gardens is to promote the knowledge and appreciation of plants for educational, environmental and aesthetic purposes within a university setting. The Botanical Gardens is composed of the McMillan Greenhouse, the Susie Harwood Garden, and the Van Landingham collections. The Gardens is funded through a combination of state monies, endowments, and donations. Primary Purpose of Position This is primarily an administrative position which assists in guiding the Gardens by contributing to design, interpretation, and content of botanical collections; oversees the curation, health, and maintenance of the McMillan Greenhouse collections; and helps to pursue and manage fundraising opportunities including, but not limited to, plant sales, grant applications, and donor relations. Summary of Position Responsibilities The Assistant Director must have botanical expertise to help direct, maintain and manage the botanical content and displays of the Botanical Gardens to meet the needs of the Charlotte Community. The Assistant Director helps establish policy and implementation of public engagement endeavors with entities such as tour groups, volunteers, individual visitors, students, classes, etc.. The Assistant Director manages staff who maintain the Gardens and is also responsible for helping to identify appropriate plant materials for the various gardens that make up the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens. This position is a member of the Gardens’ Leadership Team, is a key public face of the Gardens and, along with all other staff members, is responsible for the guest experience at the Gardens. The Assistant Director must be an enthusiastic advocate for the Gardens. This position reports to the Director of the Botanical Gardens. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Botany, Horticulture, Plant Science or related discipline with four years of experience managing personnel in a botanical garden or similar entity. Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience 5 years of experience managing a Greenhouse The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. If there is a document, you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application you may upload it to the “Other Documents” section of the Applicant Documents. Posting Open Date Posting Open Date 02/03/2026 Posting Close Date Posting Close Date 02/09/2026 Open Until Filled
No Proposed Hire Date Proposed Hire Date 02/23/2026 If time-limited please indicate appointment end date Contact Information Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
UNC Charlotte Website HERC Job Board Inside Higher Education Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork) Another Website Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Other
Where did you learn about this posting? (Open Ended Question)
* Do you have at least a bachelor\u2019s degree in Landscape Architecture, Botany, Horticulture, Plant Science or related discipline?
Yes No
* Do you have four years of experience managing personnel in a botanical garden or similar entity?
Yes No
Required Documents Resume / Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter / Letter of Interest Contact Information for References Optional Documents 9201 University City BlvdCharlotte, NC 28223
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General Information Position Number 002727 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Working Title: Assistant Director, Botanical Gardens Position Designation: EHRA Non-Faculty Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time Months per Year: 12 Work Schedule: The Assistant Director works a standard week, M-F 7AM-4PM with flexibility to fulfill evening/weekend duties as needed. Hours per week: 40 FLSA Status: Exempt Division: Academic Affairs Department: College of Science (Col) Work Location Salary Range: $62,115 - $75,000 Primary Purpose of Department The goal of the Botanical Gardens is to promote the knowledge and appreciation of plants for educational, environmental and aesthetic purposes within a university setting. The Botanical Gardens is composed of the McMillan Greenhouse, the Susie Harwood Garden, and the Van Landingham collections. The Gardens is funded through a combination of state monies, endowments, and donations. Primary Purpose of Position This is primarily an administrative position which assists in guiding the Gardens by contributing to design, interpretation, and content of botanical collections; oversees the curation, health, and maintenance of the McMillan Greenhouse collections; and helps to pursue and manage fundraising opportunities including, but not limited to, plant sales, grant applications, and donor relations. Summary of Position Responsibilities The Assistant Director must have botanical expertise to help direct, maintain and manage the botanical content and displays of the Botanical Gardens to meet the needs of the Charlotte Community. The Assistant Director helps establish policy and implementation of public engagement endeavors with entities such as tour groups, volunteers, individual visitors, students, classes, etc.. The Assistant Director manages staff who maintain the Gardens and is also responsible for helping to identify appropriate plant materials for the various gardens that make up the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens. This position is a member of the Gardens’ Leadership Team, is a key public face of the Gardens and, along with all other staff members, is responsible for the guest experience at the Gardens. The Assistant Director must be an enthusiastic advocate for the Gardens. This position reports to the Director of the Botanical Gardens. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Botany, Horticulture, Plant Science or related discipline with four years of experience managing personnel in a botanical garden or similar entity. Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience 5 years of experience managing a Greenhouse The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. If there is a document, you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application you may upload it to the “Other Documents” section of the Applicant Documents. Posting Open Date Posting Open Date 02/03/2026 Posting Close Date Posting Close Date 02/09/2026 Open Until Filled
No Proposed Hire Date Proposed Hire Date 02/23/2026 If time-limited please indicate appointment end date Contact Information Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
UNC Charlotte Website HERC Job Board Inside Higher Education Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork) Another Website Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Other
Where did you learn about this posting? (Open Ended Question)
* Do you have at least a bachelor\u2019s degree in Landscape Architecture, Botany, Horticulture, Plant Science or related discipline?
Yes No
* Do you have four years of experience managing personnel in a botanical garden or similar entity?
Yes No
Required Documents Resume / Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter / Letter of Interest Contact Information for References Optional Documents 9201 University City BlvdCharlotte, NC 28223
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