Program & Communication Associate - #003912

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.

Duties include:

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Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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