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 Officer: Post Award & Budget Specialist
Open until filled. Initial screening begins on April 30, 2024.
The Coastal Studies Institute seeks a motivated person to fill the role of Post Award & Budget Specialist. This is a full-time position located at the ECU Outer Banks Campus. Responsibilities include performing program/ project administrative duties and providing education and consultation for principal investigators during the post-award and budgeting process. Please see the post linked below for full position details and description. Anticipated recruitment range is $70,000- 75,000.
Minimum education and/ or experience includes a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related business area; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Communications Specialist: NC Eco Tech
Open until 5/24/24
The Communications Specialist is a new position for a growing partnership focused on innovation, workforce development, and economic development across eastern North Carolina. This position will support the growth of North Carolina Ecosystem Technology (NC EcoTech), a prospective Regional Innovation Engine with support from the National Science Foundation. The Communications Specialist is responsible for implementing the organization’s strategic communications plan by designing effective and innovative communications including original publications, articles, graphics, briefing materials, press releases, social media posts, and employee messaging.