Program & Communication Associate - #003912 University of North Carolina Asheville - 4.0 Asheville, NC Job Details Full-time $48,000 - $51,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Writing skills Newsletters (communication methods) Full Job Description Program & Communication Associate - #003912 Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community. UNC Asheville's commitment to increasing and sustaining the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is reflected in our strategic plan goals of diversity and inclusion, and social sustainability. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. Please see Special Instructions for more details. Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Please include a cover letter, resume, and a Sample Communication (e.g. promotional material, infographic, website, newsletter, etc.).

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.

Applicants must upload a DD-214 if claiming Veteran's Preference. If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. All new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR).OSHR). Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. Posting Details Position Information Posting Number S0710 Classification Title University Program Associate Overall Position Competency Advanced Working Title Program & Communication Associate - #003912 Position Number 003912 FLSA Non-Exempt NC Salary Grade Equivalency N10 (For employment/re-employment priority purposes only) Recruitment Range $48,000-$51,000 Position Summary This position serves as primary program associate, office manager, and communication specialist for the units of the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, including the University Grants Manager. The employee in this position provides assistance to the unit directors, faculty, staff, and students. They coordinate and create internal and public facing communications to all relevant constituents about programming, grant opportunities and procedures, research compliance, grant-funded research and programs, newsletters, and social media.

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serving as the first point of contact for unit inquiries and questions file and record maintenance ordering of supplies, budget management, purchase orders, and check requests travel requests and reimbursements calendar management schedule meetings and reserve meeting spaces as needed assisting with logistics and information related to staff searches serves as a contact for information requests from faculty and staff on programs planning, promotion, and management of unit events website maintenance communications to campus and public (e.g. email, newsletter, social media, etc.) Division Academic Affairs Department Center for Teaching and Learning Full-Time / Part- Time Full-Time Months per Year 12 Months Time Limited Position No If time-limited, length of assignment Not Applicable Minimum Qualifications Notice Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. Minimum Education/Experience/Skills Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to provide strong written and verbal communication. Knowledge of graphic design and ability to use various office technologies such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Google Drive, Canva, Wordpress, and website maintenance. Skill in budget and fund management. Experience with the Banner system would be ideal. Work Schedule and Hours Typical office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm. Occasional time on evenings or weekends may be needed to meet the needs of the department.

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//oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/classification-compensation/comp-profiles Posting Detail Information Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Please include a cover letter, resume, and a Sample Communication (e.g. promotional material, infographic, website, newsletter, etc.).

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.

Applicants must upload a DD-214 if claiming Veteran's Preference. If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. All new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR).OSHR). Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. Posting Date 09/16/2026 Closing Date 10/07/2026 Open Until Filled No Background/E-Verify UNC Asheville uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment. Credential Verification All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. University Safety The UNC Asheville Annual Safety Report is available online at UNCA Safety Report . For more information please contact the Assistant Vice Chancelor for Institutional Integrity & Access/Clery Act Compliance Officer at (828) 232-5658 or email . The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

•). How did you hear about this employment opportunity? UNC Asheville website The Chronicle of Higher Education Higher Ed Jobs Indeed Inside Higher Ed LinkedIn HERC NC Works Online (formerly Employment Security) UNC System website (northcarolina.edu) X (formerly Twitter) Circa (formerly Local Job Network) NorthCarolinaDiversity.com Other Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Writing Sample Optional Documents

DD-214 NGB 23A

(RPAS) DD256 or NGB22