Research Development Program Coordinator

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University invites applications for a Research Development Program Coordinator in Greenville, NC. This non-faculty professional role coordinates research development activities, tracks grant lifecycles, and supports engagement initiatives across ORD programs and systems.

The position emphasizes program management, data analysis, and strategic communications, reporting to the AVCR with opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; one year of related experience or equivalent training.
• All degrees must be from accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• Program and project management (40%).
• Assessment, analysis, and continuous improvement (30%).
• Research communications and systems coordination (30%).

Skills

Program coordination

Faculty support

Research administration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Grant lifecycle

Power BI

CRM systems

Data reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

CRM systems

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

• Job Title: Research Development Program Coordinator
• Position Number: 500712
• Vacancy Open to: All Candidates
• Department: AAH Rsrch Econ Dev Engagement Adm
• Department Homepage: https://rede.ecu.edu/researchdevelopment/
• Advertising Department: RESEARCH, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGEMENT
• Division: Academic Affairs
• Classification Title: Specialist
• Working Title: Research Development Program Coordinator
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
• Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
• Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.: $49,500-$55,000
• Position Location (City): Greenville
• Position Type: Non-Faculty
• Job Category: Non-Faculty Professional

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. 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.

• Research, Economic Development and Engagement (REDE), led by the Senior Vice Provost for Research and Innovation, provides strategic leadership for East Carolina University’s research, innovation, economic development, and community engagement enterprise. REDE advances discovery, workforce development, and societal impact through research administration and development, industry engagement, technology transfer and commercialization, economic development initiatives, community‑engaged partnerships, continuing education, and collaborations with federal agencies and national security partners. REDE also oversees research integrity, compliance, and responsible research practices.
  • The Office of Research Development strengthens ECU's research competitiveness by helping faculty and research teams secure external funding, build strategic collaborations, and pursue large-scale interdisciplinary initiatives. The office facilitates proposal development, research planning, team formation, limited submission programs, undergraduate research opportunities, and postdoctoral scholar initiatives to expand research capacity and impact.

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.

• Research, Economic Development and Engagement (REDE), led by the Senior Vice Provost for Research and Innovation, provides strategic leadership for East Carolina University’s research, innovation, economic development, and community engagement enterprise. REDE advances discovery, workforce development, and societal impact through research administration and development, industry engagement, technology transfer and commercialization, economic development initiatives, community‑engaged partnerships, continuing education, and collaborations with federal agencies and national security partners. REDE also oversees research integrity, compliance, and responsible research practices.
• The Office of Research Development strengthens ECU's research competitiveness by helping faculty and research teams secure external funding, build strategic collaborations, and pursue large-scale interdisciplinary initiatives. The office facilitates proposal development, research planning, team formation, limited submission programs, undergraduate research opportunities, and postdoctoral scholar initiatives to expand research capacity and impact.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Research Development Program Coordinator provides high-level coordination, data analyses, and lifecycle support for research development activities across the institution. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Strategy, this role tracks faculty progression through the grant development pipeline, supports strategic engagement initiatives, and ensures operational alignment across ORD programs, events, and systems. Specific duties will include program and project management; assessment, analysis, and continuous improvement; and research communications and systems coordinator.

• Program and Project Management (40%)
• Assessment, Analysis, and Continuous Improvement (30%)
• Research Communications and Systems Coordination (30%)

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Bachelor's degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Experience in program coordination, faculty support, or research administration.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Experience supporting research development, faculty advancement, or grant lifecycle programming.
• Familiarity with research tools such as grant funding databases, power BI.
• Experience with CRM systems, event tracking, and data reporting.
• Demonstrate project management and workflow coordination
• Adept in relationship-building and stakeholder engagement
• Experience in data tracking and analytical thinking
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

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.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

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