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.

CSI Business Officer

This position serves as the Business Officer for State, Foundation, Institutional Trust Funds, and all Special Funds, and collaborates with the Assistant Director for Strategic Resource Planning and Management as well as the POSO Business Partner. In collaboration with the CSI Leadership team, develops and implements business plans in accordance with CSI’s strategic priorities, best practice standards, and procedures to monitor budgeting and transactional activities for non-grant, non-instructional external funds, and proprietary accounts. Advises the CSI Executive Director, Associate/Assistant Directors, and senior staff on personnel, finance, and facility resource allocations and corresponding operational issues. Provides personnel budget management for personnel processes within CSI in collaboration with POSO Business Partner and approves financial transactions for CSI. This position serves as the lead budget administrator for CSI and will work with other ECU Business Officers and POSO Business Partner regarding budget and transactional support for Departments and Offices within CSI. Administrative support personnel in CSI may report to this position. This position follows appropriate internal controls to protect CSI investments and assets in collaboration with the CSI Executive Director and Assistant / Associate Directors. Analyzes financial data from within the CSI and advises based on data outcomes. Manages financial and resources allocations related to the NC Renewable Ocean Energy Program (NCROEP).

Summer Camp Assistant Instructor

The person in this position will be responsible for assisting with the implementation of the Coastal Studies Institute’s (CSI) summer day camp program offerings. This position will be required to work occasionally outdoors and assist with teaching programming both on-site at the Coastal Studies Institute and in the field. This position will be responsible for presenting age-appropriate programming related to the research and activities of the Coastal Studies Institute to the participants in CSI’s summer day camps. Job responsibilities include:

• Assist in planning and implementing the weekly CSI summer day camp schedule.
• Lead educational and engaging lesson plans and activities for camp participants both at CSI and in the field.
• Identify and respond to camper behavior issues.
• Communicate camp activities and participant experiences with camp leadership.
• Know, understand and follow all CSI and ECU camp safety protocols and procedures associated with CSI’s summer camp program.