MarineQuest Registration, Marketing

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Wilmington is seeking a MarineQuest Registration, Marketing & Communications Associate to manage online registration, marketing campaigns, and program assessment tools. The role involves SEO, content updates, and collaboration with campus partners to support MarineQuest’s outreach to K-12 students across the state.

You will handle data confidentiality, coordinate with the Watson College of Education, and deliver a positive participant experience while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience with online registration systems and multi-channel marketing.
• Ability to manage website content and SEO with university branding.

Responsibilities

• Oversee participant registration and administer the online registration system.
• Execute multi-channel marketing campaigns and develop targeted promotions.
• Manage website content, SEO, and collaboration with university partners.
• Administer survey tools to support program improvement.
• Safeguard participant data and ensure secure processing of registrations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with MarineQuest team and campus units.
• Provide a professional, responsive experience for participants and families.

Skills

Website development

Adobe Creative Suite

Graphics manipulation

Digital photography

HTML email blasts

Qualtrics/Google Docs survey tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cascade CMS

Wordpress

Wix

MailChimp

Qualtrics

Google Docs

Job description

MarineQuest Registration, Marketing & CommunicationsAssociate

At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, we are driven by a clear purpose: to empower student success, advance innovation, and strengthen the communities we serve. Guided by our strategic vision and commitment to excellence, UNCW offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where employees can make meaningful contributions while growing their careers. Located in coastal North Carolina, UNCW combines the energy of a thriving academic community with the natural beauty of nearby beaches and outdoor spaces. Here, professional opportunity is balanced with an exceptional quality of life—creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally. As a member of the Seahawk community, you'll benefit from a culture that values well-being, lifelong learning, and connection. UNCW offers a competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. From comprehensive health coverage and retirement options to generous paid leave, tuition opportunities within the UNC System, learning and development opportunities, and wellness programs, UNCW is committed to helping you thrive both at work and in your personal life.

Recruitment Range:

$45,395 - $50,438The salary rangeadvertised is the designated recruitment range for this classification. Final salary offers will be determined by the candidate's education, relevant experience, internal equity alignment, and departmental budgetary param

Vacancy Number:

S02912

Competency Level:

Journey

Location of Workplace:

Main UNCW Campus

Home Department:

MarineQuest - 31405

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

MarineQuest is the official marine science outreach program for UNCW and the Center for Marine Science, providing young people with opportunities to explore, discover, and value our marine habitats.MarineQuest operates as a small receipt-supported business to provide outreach programming to K-12 students in the community,state, and across the nation year-round, including Summer Academic Enrichment Programs, School Programs, and Weekend outreach activities.

College:

College

University Information:

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "DoctoralUniversities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since1969.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The MarineQuest Registration, Marketing, & CommunicationsAssociate oversees participant registration, marketing strategy, and program assessment tools for MarineQuest, and supports MarineQuest as a team member with a unique skill set. The primary role of this position is to serve as the technical administrator for the online registration system, manage daily customer operations, and execute multi-channel marketing campaigns.Year-round responsibilities include managing website content and SEO, developing targeted promotional strategies informed by market research, collaborating with university partners like the Watson College of Education, and administering survey tools to support continuous program improvement as relates to registration.

• Practice open communication with the MarineQuest team.
• Serve as a positive role model for staff and students,displaying maturity, responsibility, flexibility, and soundjudgment.
• Be knowledgeable in the MarineQuest program mission, programorganization, and Minors' policy.
• Maintain alignment with university branding standards andinstitutional priorities across all promotional materials.
• Safeguard participant data and ensure secure, accurateprocessing of registration and survey information.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with MarineQuest team and campusunits.
• Provide a professional, responsive, and positive experience forprogram participants and families.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills &Experience:

• Website development (using Cascade, Wordpress or Wix programs)and management (search engine optimization and site mapping)
• Proficiency with Adobe Professional software and MicrosoftOffice (particularly excel database)
• Proficiency with graphics manipulation software
• Ability to take quality digital photos
• Some html coding experience for creating email blasts usingMailChimp or similar program
• Familiarity with survey creations through Qualtrics, Googledocs or similar tools

Required Certifications or Licensures:

Valid NC driver's license

FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Months Per Year: 12 Months

Work Days: Monday - Friday, Occasional weekend andnights

Work Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, flexibility required

Type of Position: Time-limited

Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited: 09/30/2029

Position Number: S02912

Job Posting Date: 09/04/2026

Posting Close Date: 09/30/2026

Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants:

This position is time-limited with the possibility of continuation pending availability of funds and department need.

Eligibility for Employment:

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.