Upperman Center Program Coordinator

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 “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.

The Program Coordinator plays a key leadership role in supporting the mission of Upperman African American Cultural Center through student staff supervision, program coordination, administrative support, and collaborative outreach. This role co-supervises the student employment team alongside the Director and provides oversight of four core functional areas: Mentoring, Events, Operations, and Engagement.
Key Responsibilities:

Co-supervise a team of student employees, providing guidance across functional areas including Center Operations, Events, and Registered Student Organizations

Conduct regular one-on-one check-ins with student employees.

Support student staff development and professional growth opportunities.

Assist in the planning and execution of large-scale events

Provide on-site event support and coverage as needed.

Collaborate with student organizations to support their initiatives and programming.

Support programming and development for peer mentoring projects.

Meet weekly with the Director to establish goals, review expectations, and monitor progress.

Assist with general administrative duties to ensure smooth operations of the Center.

Support other Upperman and Campus Life initiatives as needed.

Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.

Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills and ability to communicate effectively with a range of constituents.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to think creatively and develop new initiatives

Self-motivated and able to work both autonomously as well as with a team Effective verbal and written communication skills Positive attitude and strong work ethic

NA

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.

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.

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.