CIE Mentor Program Co-Director

CIE Mentor Program Co-Director University Information:

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "

Doctoral Universities:

High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Department:

Center for

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Vacancy Number:

TSP5640PST

Temp Position Type:

EHRA Temporary Job Category:

Administrative & Managerial FLSA for

Position:

Exempt Brief Summary of Work for this

Position:

This position will be a part time co-director in assisting and coordinating all activities related to the CIE Mentor Program, including recruiting and managing mentor teams, recruiting and overseeing mentor activities, and program functions such as marketing, reporting, and leadership associated with the program. The CIE Mentor Program assists both campus- and community-based ventures by engaging a team of experienced volunteer network to guide them through their next business milestone. UNCW students, alumni, faculty and staff and community startups in Southeastern NC may apply for mentor teams. CIE Mentors include active attorneys, investors, software developers, digital marketing experts, and founders, and retired C-suite executives and past founders.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Business Experience Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Leadership Experience, CIE Mentor Program Experience Required Certifications or Licensure:

N/A Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

College/School Information:

Work Hours:

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Hours Per Week:

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Type of Position:

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$10,000/yearly salary Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines. For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu . Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Job Posting Date:

04/16/2026

Job Closing Date:

4/30/2026 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.

Number of Openings:

Multi-Positions To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/39105 UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. jeid-a0a3d9df84ebbb4290429323b5e07ef7