University Program Associate - Journey

East Carolina University; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University (ECU) seeks a University Program Associate to provide administrative, operational, programmatic, and financial support for the NC NTSP. Reporting to the NC NTSP Business Coordinator, the role collaborates with program staff, university partners, school districts, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver statewide program services and initiatives.

The position emphasizes event planning, budget administration, information systems support, and strong stakeholder engagement in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience coordinating projects and managing multiple priorities.
• Experience planning and coordinating events.
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation in administrative and operational functions.
• Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience providing customer service and building productive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Operations and Organizational Management (20%) – Coordinate administrative operations, office support activities, records management, stakeholder communications, and organizational processes.
• Event Planning and Program Coordination (20%) – Coordinate meetings, trainings, conferences, workshops, and special events, including logistics, registrations, communications, and vendor coordination.
• Information Systems and Technology Support (20%) – Support program administration through information systems, records management, reporting tools, website updates, and other technology-related processes.
• Budget and Program Administration (20%) – Assist with invoicing, accounts receivable, vendor payments, financial reporting, budget monitoring, and compliance activities.
• Program Partnerships and Strategic Support (20%) – Support stakeholder engagement, partner communications, program initiatives, and collaborative activities that advance program goals and services.

Skills

Project coordination

Event planning

Creativity in admin

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 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.

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 educators, school leaders, counselors, and other education professionals through nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs. The college fosters student success through innovative teaching, meaningful community partnerships, scholarly research, and practice-based learning experiences. Through its academic departments, centers, institutes, and outreach initiatives, the college addresses educational needs across North Carolina and beyond while supporting excellence in teaching and learning. Graduates are equipped to strengthen educational systems, advance research and practice, and make lasting contributions to schools, communities, and the profession through leadership, service, innovation, collaboration, and lifelong learning and engagement. The North Carolina New Teacher Support Program (NC NTSP ) supports beginning teachers across North Carolina through instructional coaching, professional learning, and strategic partnerships designed to improve effectiveness and retention.

Primary Purpose of Position

The University Program Associate provides administrative, operational, programmatic, and financial support for the North Carolina New Teacher Support Program (NC NTSP ). Reporting to the NC NTSP Business Coordinator, the position collaborates with program staff, university partners, school districts, vendors, and other stakeholders to support the effective delivery of statewide program services and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Administrative Operations and Organizational Management (20%) – Coordinate administrative operations, office support activities, records management, stakeholder communications, and organizational processes.
• Event Planning and Program Coordination (20%) – Coordinate meetings, trainings, conferences, workshops, and special events, including logistics, registrations, communications, and vendor coordination.
• Information Systems and Technology Support (20%) – Support program administration through information systems, records management, reporting tools, website updates, and other technology-related processes.
• Budget and Program Administration (20%) – Assist with invoicing, accounts receivable, vendor payments, financial reporting, budget monitoring, and compliance activities.
• Program Partnerships and Strategic Support (20%) – Support stakeholder engagement, partner communications, program initiatives, and collaborative activities that advance program goals and services.

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

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

License or Certification required by statute or regulation

None.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Experience coordinating projects and managing multiple priorities.
• Experience planning and coordinating events.
• Demonstrated ability to apply creativity and innovation in administrative and operational functions.
• Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience providing customer service and building productive working relationships.

License or Certification required by the Department

None.

Additional Instructions to Applicant

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/20/2026

Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

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 ( AD A A ) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/ TTY ) or ADA [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. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

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