Position Details Position Information Job Title Patient Advocate Coordinator Position Number 400568 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Time-Limited Yes Department Homepage https://dental.ecu.edu/ Advertising Department
DENTAL MEDICINE, SCHOOL OF
Division Academic Affairs Classification Title 10422 Administrative Support Specialist Competency Level 2
- Journey Working Title Patient Advocate Coordinator
- Sylva and Spruce Pine Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Full Time or Part Time Full Time Recruitment Range $34,602
- $49,406 Anticipated Hiring Range $34,602
- $45,000 Salary Grade Equivalency NC09 Work Schedule Monday
- Friday Work Hours 8:00 am
- 5:00 pm Position Location (City) Sylva Job Category Staff
- Office/Clerical Organizational Unit Overview The School of Dental Medicine is composed of ten administrative offices and four academic departments.
The Administrative units include the Offices of the Dean, Vice Dean, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Associate Dean for Research, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Associate Dean for Extramural Clinical Practices, Assistant Dean for Dental Education and Informatics, Assistant Dean for Educational Support and Faculty Development, Assistant Dean for Academic Success and the Assistant Dean for Business Operations and Financial Affairs. The four academic departments are Surgical Sciences, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, General Dentistry and Foundational Sciences. Included in the mission of the School of Dental Medicine is to educate dental care providers (both dental students and dental residents) and to address the oral health care needs of the underserved population of North Carolina. The School of Dental Medicine meets these missions by operating dental clinics that provide both educational experiences for the dental students and residents and provides dental care to the residents of North Carolina. These clinics occur in both Ross Hall in Greenville, North Carolina, as well as Community Service-Learning Centers located throughout North Carolina. In order to operate these clinics, appropriate dental auxiliaries and clinical staff are needed. Job Duties This position serves in a business support role for the patients, dentists, dental students, residents, and other staff at the Community Service Learning Center in Sylva and Spruce Pine, which are parts of the ECU School of Dental Medicine, to enhance practice policies and procedures. The purpose of this position is to facilitate community
- clinical linkages to coordinate patient care within the Patient Advocate Pilot Program, while also helping to recruit future faculty/hygienists/dental assistants.
This position may be based in either Spruce Pine or Sylva, and the work location will be discussed during the interview process. Some travel will be required. Minimum Education/Experience High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. License or Certification required by statute or regulation N/A Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education N/A License or Certification required by the Department N/A Special Instructions to Applicant Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section. If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment). Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Job Open Date 06/19/2026 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. 06/26/2026 Open Until Filled No Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/94124 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
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 . Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (
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