Program Coordinator

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

East Carolina University is seeking a part-time Program Coordinator for the International EdD program in Greenville, NC. The role focuses on advising doctoral students, guiding dissertations through the Community Learning Exchange framework, and coordinating milestones from admission to graduation.

The position supports faculty in curriculum planning, recruitment efforts, and program events, with a strong emphasis on scholarly mentoring and student success.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Educational Leadership required or closely related field.
• Experience teaching graduate level courses.
• Experience supervising dissertations or mentoring doctoral students.
• Scholarly activity appropriate for graduate faculty appointment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary International EdD Research Advisor, mentoring doctoral students from admission through dissertation completion.
• Guide students through development, implementation, and dissemination of dissertations using the Community Learning Exchange framework.
• Coordinate, monitor, and document student progress toward milestones including coursework, comps, proposals, dissertations and graduation.
• Maintain regular communication with advisees through meetings, email, and virtual advising sessions.
• Co-facilitate the annual International EdD Summer Learning Exchange and regular online WebExchanges to support learning and cohort engagement.

Education

Doctorate in Educational Leadership or closely related field

Experience in graduate-level teaching

Experience in dissertation supervision or doctoral student mentoring

Demonstrated scholarly activity appropriate for a graduate faculty appointment

Job description

Program Coordinator

Position Number: TN0281-International EdD PC

Vacancy Open to: All Candidates

Department: AAH COE Ed Lead and Foundations

Department Homepage: https://education.ecu.edu

Advertising Department: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Division: Academic Affairs

Classification Title: Program Coordinator

Competency Level: N/A - Not Applicable

Working Title: Program Coordinator

Number of Vacancies: 1

FTE: .725

Full time or Part time: Part Time

Hourly Salary Rate/Range: $50,000 - $56,000

Position Location (City): Greenville

Position Type: Temporary Staff

Job Category: Staff - Temporary

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 university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Academic Affairs, led by the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, comprises the university's colleges, schools and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU's culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation.

The mission of the College of Education is to prepare and develop professionals in vocational teacher education and information/office education through effective teaching, the dissemination of knowledge, generation and application of research, and service to the educational business communities. The college is committed to preparing educational and business professionals who are both academically and technically proficient.

Primary Purpose of Position

Management (55%)

• Serve as a primary International EdD Research Advisor, mentoring doctoral students from admission through dissertation completion.
• Guide students through the development, implementation, and dissemination of their dissertations in practice using the Community Learning Exchange (CLE) framework and participatory methodologies.
• Coordinate, monitor, and document student progress toward program milestones, including coursework, comprehensive requirements, proposal development, dissertation milestones, and graduation.
• Maintain regular communication with advisees through individual meetings, email, and virtual advising sessions.
• Co-facilitate the annual International EdD Summer Learning Exchange, including planning, instruction, logistics, and participant support.
• Co-facilitate regular online WebExchanges that support student learning, dissertation development, and cohort engagement.
• Attend and facilitate in-person student learning experiences and cohort meetings during the first year of the International EdD program.
• Mentor doctoral students in scholarly writing, conference presentations, and publication opportunities.

Leadership (35%)

• Assist in the planning, design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the International EdD curriculum and student experience with the Community Learning Exchange framework.
• Collaborate with the International EdD leadership team to review and refine program scope, sequence, learning outcomes, and instructional practices.
• Assist with domestic and international recruitment efforts through virtual information sessions, webinars, conference participation, and in-person recruitment events.
• Develop agendas and facilitate learning experiences for regular student WebExchanges.
• Foster partnerships with international schools, educational organizations, and alumni to enhance recruitment and program visibility.
• Collaborate on scholarly publications, conference presentations, grant proposals, and externally funded initiatives that advance the ELF Department and College of Education.
• Represent the International EdD program at professional meetings and university events as appropriate.

Administration (10%)

• Coordinate with the ECU Graduate School regarding admissions, enrollment, graduation, and dissertation submission requirements.
• Assist students with university policies, procedures, deadlines, and graduation requirements.
• Maintain student records and monitor compliance with Graduate School and departmental policies.
• Prepare reports related to student progress, enrollment, retention, and graduation as requested.

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Doctorate in Educational Leadership or closely related field.
• Experience in graduate-level teaching.
• Experience in dissertation supervision or doctoral student mentoring.
• Demonstrated scholarly activity appropriate for a graduate faculty appointment.

Qualifying degrees must be conferred and received from appropriately accredited institutions.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: None

License or Certification Required by the Department: None

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Prior experience teaching doctoral-level courses as well as developing online or hybrid doctoral programs.
• Prior experience serving as a dissertation chair or committee member in an EdD or PhD program.
• Prior experience with practitioner inquiry, improvement science, action research, participatory action research, or Community Learning Exchange methodologies.
• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and external partners, including collaborating with P-12 schools, districts, or international educational organizations.
• Experience using online learning platforms and virtual communication technologies (e.g., TEAMS, Zoom, Canvas).

Job Open Date: 09/21/2026

Job Close Date: 10/05/2026

Nondiscrimination Statement

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 [phone] (Voice/TTY) or [e-mail].

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU 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.

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