University of North Carolina Wilmington
CESA Research Assistant
University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412
Overview
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, 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 only 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. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Position Details
Department:
CHHS - Dean\'s Office - 31500
External Link to Posting:
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/37571
Vacancy Number:
TSP5567PST
Working Title:
CESA Research Assistant
Job Title:
Program Associate III
Temp Position Type:
SHRA Temporary
Job Category:
Research
FLSA for Position:
Nonexempt
Brief Summary of Work for this Position The research assistant on this project will have three key roles. Their first responsibility will be strengthening community partnerships. This will entail attending community meetings such as the faith and food coalition meetings, as well as making connections with other community partners. They will take our preliminary findings and share them with our community partners. Second, they will work towards ensuring the sustainability and potential expansion of our project moving forward. This will be done by searching for additional funding opportunities and exploring other partnership opportunities. Third, they will help to disseminate the results of this research in both academic and non-academic contexts through presentations, academic journal articles, community facing reports, and more.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Experience working in a research setting
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to represent the project effectively
Familiarity with public health, social science, or community development research methods.
Required Certifications or Licensure Work Hours
Hours Per Week:
5
Type of Position:
SHRA Temporary
Anticipated Hiring Range:
$20 / hour
Special Instructions to Applicants Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Temporary employees are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines.
For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
Job Posting Date 09/25/2025
Job Closing Date 10/02/2025
EEO Statement UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNCW Wilmington 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.
Number of Openings
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A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, 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 only 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. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Position Details
Department:
CHHS - Dean\'s Office - 31500
External Link to Posting:
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/37571
Vacancy Number:
TSP5567PST
Working Title:
CESA Research Assistant
Job Title:
Program Associate III
Temp Position Type:
SHRA Temporary
Job Category:
Research
FLSA for Position:
Nonexempt
Brief Summary of Work for this Position The research assistant on this project will have three key roles. Their first responsibility will be strengthening community partnerships. This will entail attending community meetings such as the faith and food coalition meetings, as well as making connections with other community partners. They will take our preliminary findings and share them with our community partners. Second, they will work towards ensuring the sustainability and potential expansion of our project moving forward. This will be done by searching for additional funding opportunities and exploring other partnership opportunities. Third, they will help to disseminate the results of this research in both academic and non-academic contexts through presentations, academic journal articles, community facing reports, and more.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Experience working in a research setting
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to represent the project effectively
Familiarity with public health, social science, or community development research methods.
Required Certifications or Licensure Work Hours
Hours Per Week:
5
Type of Position:
SHRA Temporary
Anticipated Hiring Range:
$20 / hour
Special Instructions to Applicants Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Temporary employees are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines.
For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
Job Posting Date 09/25/2025
Job Closing Date 10/02/2025
EEO Statement UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNCW Wilmington 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.
Number of Openings
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