Program & Communications Coordinator

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

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