Case Manager - Dean of Students

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Job Title Case Manager - Dean of Students Position Number 002540 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Department SAH Dean of Students Department Homepage https:// deanofstudents.ecu.edu/ Advertising Department DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE Division Student Affairs Classification Title Manager Working Title Case Manager - Dean of Students 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. $54,000-$60,000 Position Location (City) Greenville Position Type Non-Faculty Job Category Non-Faculty Professional Be a Pirate!

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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 Division of Student Affairs comprises over 30 departments, each responsible for providing various student support, services, and educational programs accessible to the university community. With over 300 full-time employees and over 1200 student workers, the Division supports Pirate success through environments that enhance student development, engagement, belonging, well-being, and career readiness. The Division strives to be a national leader in developing student experiences that positively transform lives and communities through work that makes students the focal point of our services, policies, and programming; creates a community where all feel safe, included, and welcomed; treats each other with dignity and civility, and recognizes every individual has rights, ideas, and beliefs; maintains open and honest interactions, and delivers high-quality programming, services, and resources through continuous reflection and improvement.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Office of the Dean of Students Case Manager is a unique and specialized position which blends the functions of non-clinical student consultation, program coordination of student referrals and intake, systems development for reporting and maintenance of student cases, leadership in addressing factors which contribute to student attrition, and working to improve student academic success.

This position coordinates the university's process for addressing the needs of students who have crises with academic, family, health, and other issues by providing referrals, follow-up services and, when necessary, withdrawing the student from the university.

The position serves as the primary communicator to academic deans and designees, health care and mental health providers, staff, and parents relative to students who need additional/other resources to succeed at East Carolina University and/or require withdrawal from the university. The Case Manager position collects, reviews, coordinates, and manages student cases that come to the Dean of Students Office through ECU Cares, direct telephone calls, e-mails, and personal referrals

Specific Responsibilities

Case Management (70%)

Administrative Responsibilities (30%)

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Master's degree in Higher Education Leadership, Counseling, Social Work, Education, or related field.
• Knowledge of legal issues in higher education
• Demonstrated experience interacting with the public, parents, students, staff, faculty

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Ability to build positive and effective relationships across campus and within the community
• Ability to thoroughly document conversations and actions regarding case management
• Demonstrated problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Organizational, administrative, interpersonal/written/verbal communication, and team-building skills
• Ability to multi-task and independently manage cases with minimal supervision
• Ability to provide exemplary customer service

Special Instructions to Applicant

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Job Open Date 08/11/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. Initial Screening Begins 08/26/2026 Rank Level Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/96276 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 (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

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

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please indicate where you learned about this job vacancy.

• LinkedIn

• Chronicle of Higher Education

• CareerBuilder

• Greenville Daily Reflector

• Raleigh News & Observer

• HigherEdJobs.com

• InsideHigherEd.com

• Monster.com

• Indeed

• ECU Website

• Other

• • Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents