Program & Communication Associate - #003912

University of North Carolina at Asheville; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Asheville is seeking a Program & Communication Associate to serve as the primary program associate, office manager, and communications specialist for the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. The role supports unit directors, faculty, staff, and students by coordinating programming, grant communications, and newsletters.

Responsibilities include internal/external communications, event planning, website maintenance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of graphic design and ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs/Drive, Canva, Wordpress, and website maintenance.
• Budget and fund management experience; Banner system experience would be ideal.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for unit inquiries and questions.
• File and record maintenance.
• Ordering of supplies, budget management, purchase orders, and check requests.
• Travel requests and reimbursements.
• Calendar management.
• Schedule meetings and reserve meeting spaces as needed.
• Assist with logistics for staff searches.
• Serve as a contact for information requests from faculty and staff on programs.
• Plan, promote, and manage unit events.
• Website maintenance.
• Communications to campus and public (e.g., email, newsletter, social media).

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Graphic design

Office technologies

Budget management

Banner system experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Docs

Google Drive

Canva

Wordpress

Website maintenance

Job description

Posting Number:

S0710

Classification Title:

University Program Associate

Overall Position Competency:

Advanced

Working Title:

Program & Communication Associate - #003912

Position Number:

003912

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

NC Salary Grade Equivalency:

N10 (For employment/re-employment priority purposes only)

Recruitment Range:

$48,000-$51,000

Position Summary:

This position serves as primary program associate, office manager, and communication specialist for the units of the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, including the University Grants Manager. The employee in this position provides assistance to the unit directors, faculty, staff, and students. They coordinate and create internal and public facing communications to all relevant constituents about programming, grant opportunities and procedures, research compliance, grant-funded research and programs, newsletters, and social media.

Duties include:

• serving as the first point of contact for unit inquiries and questions
• file and record maintenance
• ordering of supplies, budget management, purchase orders, and check requests
• travel requests and reimbursements
• calendar management
• schedule meetings and reserve meeting spaces as needed
• assisting with logistics and information related to staff searches
• serves as a contact for information requests from faculty and staff on programs
• planning, promotion, and management of unit events
• website maintenance
• communications to campus and public (e.g. email, newsletter, social media, etc.)

Division:

Academic Affairs

Department:

Center for Teaching and Learning

Full-Time / Part- Time:

Full-Time

Months per Year:

12 Months

Time Limited Position:

No

If time-limited, length of assignment:

Not Applicable

Minimum Qualifications Notice:

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

Minimum Education/Experience/Skills:

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to provide strong written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of graphic design and ability to use various office technologies such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Google Drive, Canva, Wordpress, and website maintenance.
• Skill in budget and fund management. Experience with the Banner system would be ideal.

Work Schedule and Hours:

Typical office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm. Occasional time on evenings or weekends may be needed to meet the needs of the department.

Competency Profile:

http://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/classification-compensation/comp-profiles

Posting Date:

09/16/2026

Closing Date:

10/07/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Background/E-Verify:

UNC Asheville uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification:

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

University Safety:

The UNC Asheville Annual Safety Report is available online at UNCA Safety Report. For more information please contact the Assistant Vice Chancelor for Institutional Integrity & Access/Clery Act Compliance Officer at [phone] or email [e-mail] . The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offences, workplace violence and fire safety.