Temporary Community Engagement Visibility Project Associate

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. UNCW is distinguished by its commitment to putting students first, supporting world‑class faculty and staff, delivering transformative learning experiences, and leveraging its unique proximity to the ocean. Recognized nationally for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and reflects emerging industries and interdisciplinary innovation.

A public institution with nearly
20,000students, 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 first 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.

Founded as Wilmington College in 1947, UNCW moved to its present location in the heart of New Hanover County in 1961. The 660-acre campus is only minutes from Wrightsville Beach and historic downtown Wilmington and features Georgian architecture and designated conservation areas. Wilmington International Airport ( ILM ) provides commercial air service to cities both domestic and abroad and is just six miles from the UNCW campus.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Temporary Community Engagement Visibility Project Associate

Program Associate III

Communication & Media

Nonexempt

The Community Engagement Visibility Project Associate will lead a focused visibility project for the CHHS Community Engagement and Health Equity unit designed to increase awareness, engagement, participation, and accessibility across key programs and initiatives. The position will coordinate program- and project-specific communications, outreach, resource development, and implementation supports. Work will complement and align with broader CHHS marketing and communications efforts while focusing specifically on the visibility, promotion, data collection, and project needs of Community Engagement and Health Equity programs.

Bachelor’s degree with at two year of experience related to mentorship, community engagement, higher education, or instructional design. Proficiency in MS Office including excel, outlook, and word, and knowledge of program evaluation required. Experience in data visualization and design software, such as Canva.

• Strong written communication, editing, and content-development skills.
• Experience developing newsletters, reports, promotional materials, or other audience-facing communications.
• Ability to translate program information into clear, engaging materials for diverse campus and community audiences.
• Experience with instructional design, learning management systems, digital content development, or training-resource development preferred.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with communications,…