What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workforce Development Coordinator position at University of North Carolina Wilmington?
Posting Details
Benefits of Working at UNCW
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.
Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.
As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.
We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy,and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.
Recruitment Range $45,400 - $50,438 Vacancy Number S02739 Position Title University Program Associate Working Title Workforce Development Coordinator Competency Level Journey Home Department CHHS - Dean's Office - 31500 Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
This position is assigned to the Community Engagement Team, with significant responsibility to the Center for Workforce Development within the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS). The Center for Workforce Development (CWD) reports to the CHHS Assistant Dean for Community Engagement and is a support unit that provides external continuing education and professional development programming, student experiential learning opportunities, and special workforce development programming to support to all the units of the CHHS.
The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) is an interdisciplinary and integrated academic unit that includes three professional schools: the School of Nursing, the School of Social Work, and the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences. The Community Engagement Team is responsible for ensuring that center resources, external relationships, and community-based grants are well managed, monitored and ensure that appropriate service is provided to our internal and external customers.
College College of Health and Human Services - 315 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 "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.
Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Brief Summary of Work for this Position
This position supports training and workforce development programming for the College of Health and Human Services through the Office of Community Engagement & Health Equity. It provides consultation, technical assistance, and project management for Continuing Professional Education (CPE), mentorship, and interprofessional education (IPE) initiatives. This position provides support and project management on a wide range of initiatives, including program development, marketing, event/facilities coordination, program delivery, evaluation, and budget management.
Mentor Program & Interprofessional Education
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
N/A
FTE 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) Months Per Year 12 Months Work Days Monday - Friday Work Hours 8:00 A.M. -5:00 P.M. Type of Position Permanent Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Position Number 8184 Job Posting Date 11/17/2025 Posting Close Date 12/09/2025 Number of Openings Single Incumbent Special Notes to Applicants
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.
External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/37941
Applicant Documents
Benefits of Working at UNCW
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.
Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.
As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.
We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy,and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.
Recruitment Range $45,400 - $50,438 Vacancy Number S02739 Position Title University Program Associate Working Title Workforce Development Coordinator Competency Level Journey Home Department CHHS - Dean's Office - 31500 Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
This position is assigned to the Community Engagement Team, with significant responsibility to the Center for Workforce Development within the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS). The Center for Workforce Development (CWD) reports to the CHHS Assistant Dean for Community Engagement and is a support unit that provides external continuing education and professional development programming, student experiential learning opportunities, and special workforce development programming to support to all the units of the CHHS.
The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) is an interdisciplinary and integrated academic unit that includes three professional schools: the School of Nursing, the School of Social Work, and the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences. The Community Engagement Team is responsible for ensuring that center resources, external relationships, and community-based grants are well managed, monitored and ensure that appropriate service is provided to our internal and external customers.
College College of Health and Human Services - 315 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 "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.
Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Brief Summary of Work for this Position
This position supports training and workforce development programming for the College of Health and Human Services through the Office of Community Engagement & Health Equity. It provides consultation, technical assistance, and project management for Continuing Professional Education (CPE), mentorship, and interprofessional education (IPE) initiatives. This position provides support and project management on a wide range of initiatives, including program development, marketing, event/facilities coordination, program delivery, evaluation, and budget management.
Mentor Program & Interprofessional Education
- Coordinate the MentorCHHS program, events, and mentor/mentee matching.
- Serve as main contact for mentors, students, and faculty coordinators.
- Provide technical assistance and marketing support for mentorship and workforce-focused activities.
- Build and manage workforce development partnerships and contracts.
- Support evaluation, needs assessments, and strategic planning.
- Assist with interprofessional education initiatives, event management, communications, promotion materials and reporting.
- Design, develop, and evaluate CPE offerings and community-engaged courses.
- Manage CPE in the LMS/registration system and maintain affiliate database.
- Provide project management and support for faculty and subject matter experts.
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
- Master's degree in a health and human services or related field.
- Prior experience with program development, management/coordination, and evaluation.
- Previous experience working with health-related agencies and subject matter experts including faculty.
- Proficient in Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Canvas.
- A minimum of at least one year of professional experience in workforce development, nonprofit, education, public health, or similar sector.
- Proficiency in MS Office including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Knowledge of project management, adult and online learning principles, and program evaluation.
N/A
FTE 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) Months Per Year 12 Months Work Days Monday - Friday Work Hours 8:00 A.M. -5:00 P.M. Type of Position Permanent Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Position Number 8184 Job Posting Date 11/17/2025 Posting Close Date 12/09/2025 Number of Openings Single Incumbent Special Notes to Applicants
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.
External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/37941
Applicant Documents
Salary : $45,400 - $50,438
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