FOCAS Post-Masters Fellow

FOCAS Post-Master's Fellow East Carolina University $60,600

• $67,600 United States, North Carolina, Greenville May 19, 2026 Posting Details Position Information Job Title FOCAS Post-Master's Fellow Position Number

TN0281-FOCAS-PM

Fellow Vacancy Open to All Candidates Department AAH COE Interdisciplinary Professio Department Homepage https://education.ecu.edu/ecucs/ Advertising Department

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Division Academic Affairs Classification Title Working Title FOCAS Post-Master's Fellow Number of Vacancies 3 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. $60,600

• $67,600 Position Location (City) Greenville Position Type Non-Faculty Job Category Non-Faculty Instructional & Research Primary Function of Organizational Unit The mission of the College of Education is to prepare and develop professionals in vocational teacher education and information/office education through effective teaching, the dissemination of knowledge, generation and application of research, and service to the educational business communities.

The College is committed to the purpose of preparing educational and business professionals who are both academically and technically proficient. The teacher education programs share the additional purposes of preparing professional educators who are reflective in practice, committed to the intellectual empowerment of others, and guided by the larger democratic purposes of American education. Job Duties The College of Education's Department of Interdisciplinary Professions is seeking applicants for three full-time, temporary Exempt Professional Staff ( EPS) positions. The Post-Master's Fellow provides professional leadership in the development and implementation of a sustainable framework for community-centered archival stewardship. This one-year fellowship offers an emerging archival professional the opportunity to apply advanced training in archival theory, community-engaged practice, and program development to strengthen the preservation, description, and accessibility of community-generated historical materials. The Fellow exercises independent professional judgment to design archival workflows, develop descriptive practices, cultivate community partnerships, and lead strategic fundraising and grant-acquisition initiatives. This position supports ECU's commitment to community engagement, public humanities, and archival stewardship.

Duties included:

Program Development

• Leads the design and implementation of policies, workflows, and infrastructure supporting community-based archival stewardship. Archival Description
• Applies advanced archival theory and professional standards to arrange, describe, and contextualize community-generated archival materials. Community Engagement
• Cultivates and sustains collaborative relationships with community partners; provides professional guidance on archival practices and shared stewardship models. Fundraising & Grant Strategy
• Develops and executes a strategic fundraising plan, including donor cultivation, foundation outreach, and government grant acquisition. Professional Contribution
• Shares project outcomes through presentations, workshops, or other forms of professional dissemination that advance community-engaged archival practice.

Other duties as assigned Contingent upon funding availability Minimum Education/Experience Graduation from an ALA-accredited Master of Library Science program and one year of experience as an archival intern in a community-based archive. All degrees must be obtained from accredited institutions. License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation N/A Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education Concentration in archives and cultural heritage informatics is preferred. License or Certification Required by the Department 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 resume and cover letter. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section in the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. Applicants much 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 05/18/2026 Open Until Filled No 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. 05/22/2026 Initial Screening Begins 05/23/2026 Rank Level Not Applicable Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/93744 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 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.