University Program Associate - Journey (Wanchese)

University Program Associate - Journey (Wanchese) Please see Special Instructions for more details. Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section. If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment). Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement. Position Information Job Title Job Title University Program Associate - Journey (Wanchese) Working Title University Program Associate - Journey (Wanchese) Number of Vacancies Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Full Time or Part Time Full Time or Part Time Full Time Recruitment Range Recruitment Range $35,589 - $55,986 Anticipated Hiring Range Anticipated Hiring Range $45,000 - $50,000 Salary Grade Equivalency Salary Grade Equivalency NC09 Work Schedule Work Schedule Monday - Friday Work Hours Position Location (City) Position Location (City) Wanchese Job Category Job Category Staff Be a Pirate! East Carolina University ( ECU ) is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output. Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C. , which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn. ECU’s commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university’s leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits. The UNC Coastal Studies Institute was founded in 2003 by the University of North Carolina system to conduct research, offer educational opportunities and provide outreach in coastal and marine science and management to a wide variety of audiences. The Coastal Studies Institute facilities are located on the ECU Outer Banks Campus in Wanchese, NC and provide researchers with an eastern NC platform and base for conducting new research or extending the scope of ongoing work. The UNC Coastal Studies Institute is a multi-university, collaborative research institute dedicated to understanding and improving the coastal environment and its communities through integrative, location-based research, education and community engagement. The UNC Coastal Studies Institute will undertake research, offer educational opportunities, provide community outreach programs, and enhance communication among those concerned with the unique history, culture, and environment of the maritime counties of North Carolina. Primary Purpose of Position The primary purpose of this position is to effectively expand graduate and undergraduate educational opportunities at the Coastal Studies Institute on ECU’s Outer Banks Campus. This position will provide an administrative focus on recruitment, marketing, course logistics, and student interaction of undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at ECU and at other UNC system campuses. The position will coordinate and expand the current ECU (Semester Experience at the Coast) and UNC CH (Outer Banks Field Site) programs. The position will identify curricular opportunities across universities for student recruitment, such as the ECU Coastal and Marine Studies ( COAS ) minor. There is an expectation to expand the current undergraduate experiential framework to include options for a full year curriculum on the coast. At the graduate level, this position will work with the Director of Integrated Coastal Sciences PhD Program to assist with recruitment efforts and coordinate student needs while at the Outer Banks Campus. Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. License or Certification required by statute or regulation None Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Experience with university academic programs and procedures. Understand curricular revision processes. Experience working with students participating in an experiential academic program. License or Certification required by the Department None Special Instructions to Applicant Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section. If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment). Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement. Job Open Date Job Open Date 08/19/2026 Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA ) should contact the ADA Coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice/ TTY ) or ADA -View email address on click.appcast.io . Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. 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