MarineQuest Registration, Marketing & Communications Associate University of North Carolina Wilmington - 4.4 Wilmington, NC Job Details Full-time $45,395 - $50,438 a year 19 hours ago Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description Please see Special Instructions for more details. This position is time-limited with the possibility of continuation pending availability of funds and department need.

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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. University Program Associate Working Title MarineQuest Registration, Marketing & Communications Associate Competency Level Journey Home Department MarineQuest - 31405 Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit MarineQuest is the official marine science outreach program for UNCW and the Center for Marine Science, providing young people with opportunities to explore, discover, and value our marine habitats. MarineQuest operates as a small receipt-supported business to provide outreach programming to K-12 students in the community, state, and across the nation year-round, including Summer Academic Enrichment Programs, School Programs, and Weekend outreach activities. College Watson College of Ed - 314 College College/School Information 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. 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 "

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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. Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Brief Summary of Work for this Position The MarineQuest Registration, Marketing, & Communications Associate oversees participant registration, marketing strategy, and program assessment tools for MarineQuest, and supports MarineQuest as a team member with a unique skill set. The primary role of this position is to serve as the technical administrator for the online registration system, manage daily customer operations, and execute multi-channel marketing campaigns. Year-round responsibilities include managing website content and SEO, developing targeted promotional strategies informed by market research, collaborating with university partners like the Watson College of Education, and administering survey tools to support continuous program improvement as relates to registration. As a year-round member of the MarineQuest team, this position is expected to: Practice open communication with the MarineQuest team. Serve as a positive role model for staff and students, displaying maturity, responsibility, flexibility, and sound judgment. Be knowledgeable in the MarineQuest program mission, program organization, and Minors' policy. Maintain alignment with university branding standards and institutional priorities across all promotional materials. Safeguard participant data and ensure secure, accurate processing of registration and survey information. Collaborate cross-functionally with MarineQuest team and campus units. Provide a professional, responsive, and positive experience for program participants and families. 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, professional skills and experience Website development (using Cascade, Wordpress or Wix programs) and management (search engine optimization and site mapping) Proficiency with Adobe Professional software and Microsoft Office (particularly excel database) Proficiency with graphics manipulation software Ability to take quality digital photos Some html coding experience for creating email blasts using MailChimp or similar program Familiarity with survey creations through Qualtrics, Google docs or similar tools Required Certifications or licensure Valid NC driver's license

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(40 hours per week) Months Per Year 12 Months Work Days Monday - Friday, Occasional weekend and nights Work Hours 8:00am - 5:00pm, flexibility required Type of Position Time-limited Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited 09/30/2029 Position Number 7812 Job Posting Date 09/04/2026 Posting Close Date 09/30/2026 Number of Openings Single Incumbent Special Notes to Applicants This position is time-limited with the possibility of continuation pending availability of funds and department need.

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. EEO Statement 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. 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.

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