Supervisor Development
Are you a current supervisor who is responsible for Full-Cycle Performance Appraisal of a UNCW Employee?
We invite you to join us for our development series "UNCW Supervisors Develop Their Skills". This 3-part series covers 5 topics. Learners take the courses in sequential order. We hope you will join us in-person in the Administrative Annex 1002.
Part 1: Self-Awareness & Communication
2/10: 830am-1230pm
2/18: 1pm-5pm
Part 2: Motivating Your Employee & Giving Feedback
3/3: 830am-12pm
3/18: 130pm-5pm
Part 3: Guiding the Work through Engagement
4/7: 830am-12pm
4/15: 130pm-5pm
*You can register for these sessions on the Employee Online Learning Portal Events Calendar.
Supervisor Lunch and Learns
Join us every month this semester to discuss a variety of topical areas with staff from Human Resources! All lunch and learns will be held in Admin Annex 1002.
February 12, 12:00pm-1pm
Christine Vion, Sr. Employee Relations Consultant
Master the Art of Tough Talks!
Discover practical strategies for handling hard conversations with confidence. Discover the HEART Framework for empathy and clarity, the SBI Method for delivering effective feedback, and the Candor Compass for fostering honest and caring communication. Walk away with actionable steps to build trust and strengthen relationships.
March 17, 12:00pm-1pm
Jessica Ludwig, Director of Talent Acquisition
Deb Spencer, Director of Class & Compensation
Making Poor Hiring Decisions
A variety of topics related to updating or creating positions will be discussed including the following:
- Principles of Organizational Design: Understanding how structure impacts role clarity and team success.
- Writing a Meaningful Position Description: Turning business needs into clear, compelling language that resonates with candidates.
- Determining Minimum and Preferred Qualifications: Balancing inclusivity with strategic requirements to broaden your talent pool.
- Collaborating on Draft Postings: Best practices for reviewing job descriptions prior to post.
- Talent Acquisition Insights: How well-crafted postings directly influence candidate quality and engagement, the impact on time-to-fill and overall hiring efficiency, and why charge meetings set the tone for successful search.
April 21, 12:00pm-1pm
Kelly Kennedy, Director of Benefits
Just Too Busy to Deal with It Right Now
This session gives supervisors a quick, practical overview of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)—a confidential resource that helps employees manage challenges and stay productive. We’ll cover key services, when to recommend EAP, and how it strengthens workplace culture.
May 13, 12:00pm-1pm
Elaine Doell, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Human Resources
Keeping HR in the Loop
Supervisors will discover why early HR involvement is critical and learn simple, effective ways to make it happen. We’ll cover how to spot red flags, avoid compliance pitfalls, and use quick “heads-up” communication to tap into UNCW resources like Employee Relations, ADA accommodations, FMLA leave, and EAP. Take the guesswork out of managing challenges—partner with HR from the start!
*You can register for these sessions on the Employee Online Learning Portal Events Calendar.
