University Program Associate - Journey (Wanchese)

East Carolina University; Wanchese (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University’s Coastal Studies Institute on ECU’s Outer Banks Campus in Wanchese seeks a University Program Associate to expand graduate and undergraduate educational opportunities.

The role focuses on recruitment, marketing, course logistics, and student interaction across ECU and UNC system campuses, building partnerships such as the Semester Experience at the Coast and the Outer Banks Field Site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Experience with university academic programs and procedures.
• Understanding curricular revision processes.
• Experience working with students in experiential academic programs.

Responsibilities

• Expand graduate and undergraduate educational opportunities at the Coastal Studies Institute on ECU's Outer Banks Campus.
• Coordinate recruitment, marketing, course logistics, and student interactions.
• Expand the ECU Coastal and Marine Studies (COAS) minor across UNC system campuses and related programs.
• Identify curricular opportunities across universities for student recruitment and program expansion.
• Assist with graduate recruitment efforts and coordinate student needs while at the Outer Banks Campus.

Skills

Recruitment coordination

Marketing coordination

Course logistics

Student interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

University Program Associate - Journey (Wanchese)

Position Number

400335

Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Time‑Limited

No

Department Homepage

https://www.coastalstudiesinstitute.org/

Advertising Department

COASTAL STUDIES INSTITUTE (CSI)

Division

Academic Affairs

Classification Title

10300 University Program Associate

Competency Level

2 - Journey

Working Title

University Program Associate - Journey (Wanchese)

Number of Vacancies

1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

1.0

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Recruitment Range

$35,589 - $55,986

Anticipated Hiring Range

$45,000 - $50,000

Salary Grade Equivalency

NC09

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday

Work Hours

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Position Location (City)

Wanchese

Job Category

Staff

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

The UNC Coastal Studies Institute was founded in 2003 by the University of North Carolina system to conduct research, offer educational opportunities and provide outreach in coastal and marine science and management to a wide variety of audiences. The Coastal Studies Institute facilities are located on the ECU Outer Banks Campus in Wanchese, NC and provide researchers with an eastern NC platform and base for conducting new research or extending the scope of ongoing work. The UNC Coastal Studies Institute is a multi‑university, collaborative research institute dedicated to understanding and improving the coastal environment and its communities through integrative, location‑based research, education and community engagement. The UNC Coastal Studies Institute will undertake research, offer educational opportunities, provide community outreach programs, and enhance communication among those concerned with the unique history, culture, and environment of the maritime counties of North Carolina.

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of this position is to effectively expand graduate and undergraduate educational opportunities at the Coastal Studies Institute on ECU's Outer Banks Campus. This position will provide an administrative focus on recruitment, marketing, course logistics, and student interaction of undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at ECU and at other UNC system campuses. The position will coordinate and expand the current ECU (Semester Experience at the Coast) and UNC CH (Outer Banks Field Site) programs. The position will identify curricular opportunities across universities for student recruitment, such as the ECU Coastal and Marine Studies (COAS) minor. There is an expectation to expand the current undergraduate experiential framework to include options for a full year curriculum on the coast. At the graduate level, this position will work with the Director of Integrated Coastal Sciences PhD Program to assist with recruitment efforts and coordinate student needs while at the Outer Banks Campus.

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 with university academic programs and procedures. Understand curricular revision processes. Experience working with students participating in an experiential academic program.

License or Certification required by the Department

None

Job Open Date

08/19/2026

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.

09/08/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/96469

Alternate option

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.

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. 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.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

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