Employment Opportunities
Led by East Carolina University, the Coastal Studies Institute is a multi-institutional research and educational partnership of the UNC System including North Carolina State University, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC Wilmington, and Elizabeth City State University. The Coastal Studies Institute, located on the ECU Outer Banks Campus, focuses on integrated coastal research and education programming centered around the needs, issues, and concerns of coastal North Carolinians by bringing together interdisciplinary teams. The specific research expertise of CSI spans a variety of coastal disciplines including coastal dynamics, ecology, biology, economics, environmental geography, social and behavioral sciences, and engineering. CSI uses an interdisciplinary approach and scientific advances to provide effective solutions to complex problems while helping coastal communities, ecosystems, and economies thrive.
BUsiness Services Coordinator
Department of Coastal Studies
The Department of Coastal Studies (DCS) is seeking a proactive and resourceful Business Services Coordinator to provide administrative, financial, and personnel support for a research-intensive academic unit that spans two ECU campuses. This role is integral to ensuring the department’s financial operations run smoothly, faculty and staff have the resources they need, and administrative processes are handled efficiently and timely.
The coordinator will oversee financial operations, budget management, personnel actions, and daily administrative tasks while ensuring compliance with university, state, and grant policies. This position works under the supervision of the Chair but also provides logistical support to the Dean of Integrated Coastal Programs and serves as a key liaison between DCS, university offices, funding agencies, and external partners. The Business Services Coordinator will be an essential team member, providing strategic administrative support and helping grow an innovative and productive coastal academic and research program.
As a key administrative leader in the department, the Business Services Coordinator will utilize high organizational skills and strong attention to detail to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines, and foster a collaborative workspace. The person in the position will need to work independently on departmental matters as well as collaboratively through Microsoft Teams or similar virtual platform.
This position is located on ECU’s main campus in Greenville, NC.
Nags Head/ Dare County Community Liason
ECU Water Resources Center
Community liaisons are sought to represent their community in efforts to identify and organize local education and outreach activities in their region The liaisons will aid ECU faculty, staff, and students in connecting with local residents, organizations, schools, and leaders to highlight community concerns related to the environment and integrate these issues into educational and outreach programing developed by ECU. Community Liaisons should therefore be well established in their respective communities. Key responsibilities involve establishing connections, understanding local priorities, and coordinating activities (including tailored youth programming) to address community needs while fostering collaboration between scientists and residents. The ideal facilitator is deeply committed to their community, culturally aware, embraces people from all backgrounds, practices active listening, and recognizes the transformative potential of science in addressing local challenges.
The expected term of this position will be until December 2025, subject to adequate performance, and may be eligible for renewal of additional terms. Work will largely be able to be completed remotely but the liaisons will need to come to ECU periodically. Liaisons will be required to have their own transportation and reliable internet access. This position is for 10 hours per week at $15 per hour.
Based at the Coastal Studies Institute (CSI), the North Carolina Renewable Ocean Energy Program (NCROEP) advances inter-disciplinary marine energy solutions across UNC System partner colleges of engineering at NC State University, UNC Charlotte, and NC A&T University. Click on the links below for more information.
ECU's Integrated Coastal Programs (ECU ICP) is a leader in coastal and marine research, education, and engagement. ECU ICP includes the Coastal Studies Institute, ECU's Department of Coastal Studies, and ECU Diving and Water Safety.
The ECU Outer Banks campus is home to the Coastal Studies Institute.
