University Program Associate - Journey

Posting Information

Department:
Arts and Humanities Institute-311200

Career Area:
Development and Fundraising

Internal Only Recruitment:
No

Posting Open Date: 01/27/2026

Final date to receive applications: 02/04/2026

Position Type:
Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title:

University Program Associate - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent: NC09 / GN07

Working Title:

Development Coordinator

Position Number:

Vacancy : P020766

Full-time/Part-time:
Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week: 40

Work Schedule:

Hybrid;
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Work Location:

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: $45,400-$50,500

Pay Band Information:
To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Be a Tar Heel! A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC–Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

About the Institute:
The mission of the Institute for the Arts and Humanities (IAH) is to empower faculty to achieve their full potential by creating community and cultivating leadership. The IAH advances, advocates, and amplifies the arts and humanities through its Faculty Fellows Program; and by sponsoring conferences, lectures, and public conversations. It trains and supports current and emerging university leaders through the Academic Leadership Program.

The Institute promotes community through its Faculty Programs, which build mentoring networks for faculty at all stages of their academic careers.

The team comprises eight collaborative, hard working, and mission driven members. We work together on numerous projects, programs, and events to enhance the support we give to faculty. The team is diverse and intellectually curious. We keep meetings casual but efficient. We provide space for everyone to express themselves and make sure everyone is heard. Whenever possible, we try to find consensus or compromise.

Respect, reliability and strong communication are keys to our success.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. The Development Coordinator will provide administrative support for the development operations of the IAH. The position will be responsible for fundraising administrative support, weekly stewardship, donor/volunteer communications, advisory board relations support, advisory board meeting and development event coordination, gift processing, data management, solicitation crafting and planning, expense tracking, development operations scheduling, and day-to-day office management.

The position will also serve as a key liaison with the Arts and Sciences Foundation Office regarding gift processing including focus on the annual fund, gift/pledge corrections, solicitation, mailings, and stewardship reporting. This role is vital to meet the IAH’s fundraising goals and continued successful stewardship of large donors to the University. The vast majority of IAH…