"Workforce Development Coordinator"

Workforce Development Coordinator

Benefits of Working at UNCW:

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach. Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life 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

Vacancy Number:

S02739

Competency Level:

Journey

Location of Workplace:

Main UNCW Campus

Home Department:

CHHS - Dean's Office - 31500

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

This position is assigned to the Community Engagement Team, with significant responsibility to the Center for Workforce Development within the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS). The Center for Workforce Development (CWD) reports to the CHHS Assistant Dean for Community Engagement and is a support unit that provides external continuing education and professional development programming, student experiential learning opportunities, and special workforce development programming to support to all the units of the CHHS.

The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) is an interdisciplinary and integrated academic unit that includes three professional schools: the School of Nursing, the School of Social Work, and the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences. The Community Engagement Team is responsible for ensuring that center resources, external relationships, and community-based grants are well managed, monitored and ensure that appropriate service is provided to our internal and external customers.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

This position supports training and workforce development programming for the College of Health and Human Services through the Office of Community Engagement & Health Equity. It provides consultation, technical assistance, and project management for Continuing Professional Education (CPE), mentorship, and interprofessional education (IPE) initiatives. This position provides support and project management on a wide range of initiatives, including program development, marketing, event/facilities coordination, program delivery, evaluation, and budget management.

Mentor Program & Interprofessional Education

• Coordinate the MentorCHHS program, events, and mentor/mentee matching.
• Serve as main contact for mentors, students, and faculty coordinators.
• Provide technical assistance and marketing support for mentorship and workforce-focused activities.

Center for Workforce Development and Interprofessional Education Programming

• Build and manage workforce development partnerships and contracts.
• Support evaluation, needs assessments, and strategic planning.
• Assist with interprofessional education initiatives, event management, communications, promotion materials and reporting.

Continuing Professional Education Support

• Design, develop, and evaluate CPE offerings and community-engaged courses.
• Manage CPE in the LMS/registration system and maintain affiliate database.
• Provide project management and support for faculty and subject matter experts.

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:

• Master's degree in a health and human services or related field.
• Prior experience with program development, management/coordination, and evaluation.
• Previous experience working with health-related agencies and subject matter experts including faculty.
• Proficient in Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Canvas.
• A minimum of at least one year of professional experience in workforce development, nonprofit, education, public health, or similar sector.
• Proficiency in MS Office including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Knowledge of project management, adult and online learning principles, and program evaluation.

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 A.M. -5:00 P.M.

Type of Position:

Permanent

Position Number:

8184

Job Posting Date:

11/17/2025

Posting Close Date:

12/9/2025

Number of Openings:

Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants:

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Eligibility for Employment:

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington 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.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/37952