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Position Details
Position Information
Job Title
Community Engagement Coordinator
Position Number
400505
Vacancy Open to
All Candidates
Time-Limited
Yes
Department Homepage
https://chhs.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department
HEALTH EDUCATION, DEPT OF
Division
Academic Affairs
Classification Title
10300 University Program Associate
Competency Level
2 - Journey
Working Title
Community Engagement Coordinator
Number of Vacancies
1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
1.0
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Recruitment Range
$35,589 - $55,986
Anticipated Hiring Range
$46,350 - $51,500
Salary Grade Equivalency
NC09
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday
Work Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Position Location (City)
Greenville
Job Category
Staff
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East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.
Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.
ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.
The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The College of Health and Human Sciences at East Carolina University is committed to improving the quality of life and health of individuals, families, and communities across North Carolina and beyond. Through its certificate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, the College prepares students to deliver professional and clinical services, conduct impactful research, and develop innovative, real-world solutions that promote healthier lives and lasting positive change.
The College values experiential learning, with faculty and students working side by side in classrooms, clinics, laboratories, and community settings to advance excellence in education, research, and service. Students are empowered to discover their purpose while preparing for meaningful careers that improve lives, strengthen communities, and advance health and wellness in a wide range of professional fields.
Primary Purpose of Position
The overall responsibility of the Community Engagement Coordinator is to connect the project and research team with communities in eastern NC by independently coordinating the project's community outreach program. This includes the management and coordination of all day-to-day project-related community engagement tasks and related events.
Primary duties include: 1) acting as a community-embedded liaison through regular contact with project partners; 2) helping to develop and deliver training workshops that are adapted to local community needs; and 3) assisting Drs. Leslie Cofie and Alice Richman (Principal Investigators) with tracking project progress and ensuring that overall goals are met in a timely manner.
The Community Engagement Coordinator will work to develop outreach strategies and targets prior to deploying the digital literacy trainings. The coordinator will support evaluation of the trainings from a community perspective and implement community-appropriate trainings based on identified community needs.

• Community Outreach and Engagement Program Administration - 40%
• Community Capacity Building - 20%
• Knowledge - 20%
• Communication - 10%
• Leadership of Outreach Team - 10%

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification required by statute or regulation
None
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Professional communication skills with researchers and community members.
Experience in project implementation and community service delivery, including community coordination, community outreach, community education, and community-based human services.
Experience working directly within communities to establish culturally competent connections between community members and human services.
Completion of Human Research Protections training.
License or Certification required by the Department
None
Special Instructions to Applicant

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
• If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
• Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Additional Instructions to Applicant
Job Open Date
09/08/2026
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed.
09/22/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/96949
Alternate option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.
Nondiscrimination Statement
East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU 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. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.