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Job Title University Program Associate - Journey Position Number 955504 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Time-Limited No Department Homepage https://www.easternahec.net Advertising Department EASTERN AHEC ADMINISTRATION Division ECU Health/BSOM Classification Title 10300 University Program Associate Competency Level 2 - Journey Working Title University Program Associate Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.000 Full Time or Part Time Full Time Recruitment Range $35,589 - $55,986 Anticipated Hiring Range $35,589 - $46,781 Salary Grade Equivalency NC09 Work Schedule Monday - Friday Work Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Position Location (City) Greenville Job Category Staff 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
Eastern Area Health Education Center (Eastern AHEC) is a private, nonprofit educational organization affiliated with East Carolina University (ECU). The mission of Eastern AHEC, in accordance with the Statewide AHEC Program, is to provide and support educational activities and services with a focus on primary care in rural communities and those with less access to resources to recruit, train, and retain the workforce needed to create a healthy North Carolina. Eastern AHEC functions in close collaboration with East Carolina University, and with the other NC University programs in Nursing, Allied Health, Public Health, Medicine and Pharmacy, as well as other institutions of higher education. Eastern AHEC serves 23 counties in the eastern part of the state and is one of nine centers located in North Carolina. Governance is by a Board of Directors with representation from regional health care institutions, the community at large, and the community college system. Mental Health Education provides services to the five Area L counties as well as the 23 counties in our region. The administrative structure of Eastern AHEC consists of an Executive Director, a Chief Administrative Officer, a Director of Fiscal Services, a Director of Information & Technology Services (ITS), a Director of Communication, a Director of Educational Support Services, and six Division Directors which includes; Quality Support Center, Public Health / ORPCE / and Student Services, Mental Health Education, Nursing and Allied Health Education (the approved provider unit), Continuing Medical Education / Dental / Pharmacy CE Education, Pharmacy Education and Library Services.
Primary Purpose of Position
The purpose of the position is to function as a Program Coordinator for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events. This position is supervised by either the Director or Assistant Director of the CPD departments. Duties include assisting in the planning, development and implementation of conferences, workshops, and symposia throughout the region as well as locally. Primary duties include responsibility for the organization, planning, implementation, tracking and monitoring of multiple program management activities, including conference arrangements, faculty travel arrangements, health professional credit awards, contracts, grants, correspondence, and timelines for the oversight of Eastern AHEC regional and statewide responsibilities. Position should function with minimal supervision and is required to consult with the director as appropriate for clarification or additional information. Must be able to make independent decisions as outlined by the director regarding program and faculty cancelations along with implementing the notification process for each cancelation. This position will manage CPD events and will also be responsible for setting up and attending various planning meetings.
In the performance of duties, this position will utilize excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, time management skills, problem-solving skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a self-directed and independent manner. This position will also use word-processing and database computer applications (Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). When communicating frequently with all health care professionals, this position will utilize excellent oral and written communication skills.
A flexible work schedule and in-state travel may be needed on a limited basis to meet programming needs.
This position is eligible for Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) under the ECU FWA Policy.
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.
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Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
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Special Instructions to Applicant
Additional Instructions to Applicant Job Open Date 07/24/2026 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. 07/31/2026 Open Until Filled No Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/93698 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 (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. 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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