balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session. As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service. We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range: $45,400 - $50,438 The salary range advertised is the designated recruitment range for this classification. Final salary offers will be determined by the candidate's education, relevant experience, internal equity alignment, and departmental budgetary param

Vacancy Number: S02880
Competency Level: Journey
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Home Department: Engagement and Professional Learning - 31402

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
The Watson College offers high quality programs, extensive field experiences, strong ties to partners in the community, a collaborative learning environment and an unwavering commitment to our students' success. Exceptional undergraduate and masters-level programs help students to become effective P-12 teachers. Graduate programs are offered at the master's and doctoral levels for professionals seeking a career in school administration, curriculum and instruction, policy and advocacy, higher education. The exemplary Watson College of Education P-12 School-University Partnership (SUP) has established collegial working relationships with eleven school districts, two charter schools and a university laboratory school. The university recognized early that true systemic reform of teacher preparation would require honest and sustainable partnerships among schools of education, public schools and the general public. Since 1993, the SUP has grown to include over 200 schools with over more than 2,000 partnership teachers and school leaders. In 2006 the SUP was awarded the Christa McAuliffe Award for Excellence in Teacher Education by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. In March of 2014 and 2024, the SUP won the National Association of School-University Partnerships (NASUP) award for Exemplary SUPS Achievement.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The Program Associate coordinates the day-to-day functions of the P-12 School-University Partnership (SUP), Professional Experiences team (PET), Isaac Bear Early College (IBEC), and NC New Teacher Support Program (NTSP), to include the items listed below.

• Performs data analysis and processes payments for all area SUP Site Coordinators and Partnership Teachers, as well, as independent contractor payments.
• Coordinates all on-campus and virtual events for SUP, PET, and IBEC (e.g., meetings, workshops, and conferences) that align with the mission and goals of the college; includes scheduling, program design, logistical support, and communication with speakers, vendors, and participants.
• Facilitates and monitors budgets for, SUP, PET, IBEC, NCNTSP, and other operating and trust funds; processes financial transactions including travel, supplies, purchasing cards, and monthly/annual reporting for NCNTSP to East Carolina University.
• Works independently in verifying, recording, compiling, analyzing, and organizing specific data, documents, and various communications required for accreditation, funding opportunities, and potential collaborations.
• Communicates with our area school partners and other university personnel to ensure major events and functions of the SUP Office are of the highest quality and support the mission of our partnership.
• Facilitates scoring, documentation and reporting of SUP Online Orientation for partnership teachers.
• Interfaces with conference services, including fund balance and reconciliation with conference services.
• Coordinates and communicates ongoing student placement database work tasks and any related updates, including the documentation and examination of current processes and monitoring current system for data integrity.
• Analyzes and implements current working processes involving database and recommendations for future modifications, additions, needs related to data integrity (application of data, archiving of data).
• Assigns, trains, and coordinates SUP & PET graduate assistant(s) to assist with conferences, workshops, and seminars, among other functions of the office.
• Manages department inventories (supplies, equipment, parking passes), coordinates copier access, and maintains Office of Partnerships and Engagement OneLan screen content.
• Makes recommendations regarding the distribution of funds and monitors financial activity across assigned areas.
• Responsible for coordination of copier, website updates, and inventory management of supplies, equipment, and parking passes for the department

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field
• Experience with providing administrative support or office management
• Experience in an academic setting
• Experience with budgets, travel, and purchasing
• Knowledge of Banner student and finance
• Strong technical knowledge with on-line and PC based software Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook, etc., Adobe Creative Suite, DocuSign and ability to learn and quickly utilize new software programs
• Excellent organization and customer service skills (working with a number of individuals in various roles: faculty, staff, students, public, administrators)
• A high-level of attention to detail
• Experience supervising students or other entry-level personnel

Required Certifications or Licensures:
N/A

FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year: 12 Months
Work Days: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Type of Position: Permanent
Position Number: S02880
Job Posting Date: 07/28/2026
Posting Close Date: 08/11/2026
Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session. As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service. We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range: $45,400 - $50,438 The salary range advertised is the designated recruitment range for this classification. Final salary offers will be determined by the candidate's education, relevant experience, internal equity alignment, and departmental budgetary param

Vacancy Number: S02880
Competency Level: Journey
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Home Department: Engagement and Professional Learning - 31402

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
The Watson College offers high quality programs, extensive field experiences, strong ties to partners in the community, a collaborative learning environment and an unwavering commitment to our students' success. Exceptional undergraduate and masters-level programs help students to become effective P-12 teachers. Graduate programs are offered at the master's and doctoral levels for professionals seeking a career in school administration, curriculum and instruction, policy and advocacy, higher education. The exemplary Watson College of Education P-12 School-University Partnership (SUP) has established collegial working relationships with eleven school districts, two charter schools and a university laboratory school. The university recognized early that true systemic reform of teacher preparation would require honest and sustainable partnerships among schools of education, public schools and the general public. Since 1993, the SUP has grown to include over 200 schools with over more than 2,000 partnership teachers and school leaders. In 2006 the SUP was awarded the Christa McAuliffe Award for Excellence in Teacher Education by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. In March of 2014 and 2024, the SUP won the National Association of School-University Partnerships (NASUP) award for Exemplary SUPS Achievement.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The Program Associate coordinates the day-to-day functions of the P-12 School-University Partnership (SUP), Professional Experiences team (PET), Isaac Bear Early College (IBEC), and NC New Teacher Support Program (NTSP), to include the items listed below.

• Performs data analysis and processes payments for all area SUP Site Coordinators and Partnership Teachers, as well, as independent contractor payments.
• Coordinates all on-campus and virtual events for SUP, PET, and IBEC (e.g., meetings, workshops, and conferences) that align with the mission and goals of the college; includes scheduling, program design, logistical support, and communication with speakers, vendors, and participants.
• Facilitates and monitors budgets for, SUP, PET, IBEC, NCNTSP, and other operating and trust funds; processes financial transactions including travel, supplies, purchasing cards, and monthly/annual reporting for NCNTSP to East Carolina University.
• Works independently in verifying, recording, compiling, analyzing, and organizing specific data, documents, and various communications required for accreditation, funding opportunities, and potential collaborations.
• Communicates with our area school partners and other university personnel to ensure major events and functions of the SUP Office are of the highest quality and support the mission of our partnership.
• Facilitates scoring, documentation and reporting of SUP Online Orientation for partnership teachers.
• Interfaces with conference services, including fund balance and reconciliation with conference services.
• Coordinates and communicates ongoing student placement database work tasks and any related updates, including the documentation and examination of current processes and monitoring current system for data integrity.
• Analyzes and implements current working processes involving database and recommendations for future modifications, additions, needs related to data integrity (application of data, archiving of data).
• Assigns, trains, and coordinates SUP & PET graduate assistant(s) to assist with conferences, workshops, and seminars, among other functions of the office.
• Manages department inventories (supplies, equipment, parking passes), coordinates copier access, and maintains Office of Partnerships and Engagement OneLan screen content.
• Makes recommendations regarding the distribution of funds and monitors financial activity across assigned areas.
• Responsible for coordination of copier, website updates, and inventory management of supplies, equipment, and parking passes for the department

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field
• Experience with providing administrative support or office management
• Experience in an academic setting
• Experience with budgets, travel, and purchasing
• Knowledge of Banner student and finance
• Strong technical knowledge with on-line and PC based software Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook, etc., Adobe Creative Suite, DocuSign and ability to learn and quickly utilize new software programs
• Excellent organization and customer service skills (working with a number of individuals in various roles: faculty, staff, students, public, administrators)
• A high-level of attention to detail
• Experience supervising students or other entry-level personnel

Required Certifications or Licensures:
N/A

FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year: 12 Months
Work Days: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Type of Position: Permanent
Position Number: S02880
Job Posting Date: 07/28/2026
Posting Close Date: 08/11/2026
Number of Openings: Single Incumbent