Student Services Specialist

Position Details

Position Information

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

School of Education

Working Title

FIELD & FATE Forward Project Coordinator

Vacancy Type

Prob, Perm, Grant-Funded, Time Limited, Full-Time

Min T / E Requirements

Bachelor's Degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

FTE

Position Overall Competency Level

Recruitment Range

$40,047 - $48,823

Anticipated Hiring Range

$48,823

Position #

3577

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Months per year

12

Work Schedule =e.g. 8-500

8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.

Work Schedule Type

Monday - Friday

Is this a grant funded position?

Yes

If yes, please indicate the end date of the grant.(if applicable)

9 / 30 / 2026

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit

The School of Education supports all licensure programs across campus in the Educator Preparation Programs including undergraduate and graduate degree programs, licensure only and add-on programs and supporting all programs through accreditation and NCDPI program approval.

Primary Purpose of Position

UNC Pembroke School of Education has been awarded two grants from the U.S. Department of Education to address the shortage of American Indian teachers and school leaders in the state's public school districts with a large American Indian student population. The First Indigenous Educational Leadership Development FIELD program and the First Americans' Teacher Education FATE Forward program will support students in their professional development. This position will have administrative responsibilities for the development, growth and maintenance of the FIELD and FATE Forward Programs.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Administrative responsibilities for the development, growth and maintenance of the grant programs. Position will support staff and work with students involved in the grant programs.

• Specific responsibilities include :
• Establish and maintain effective project organizational and administrative structures;
• Student recruitment and enrollment in the programs;
• Develop and sustain appropriate communication and other linkages with officials;
• Coordinate and attend workshops, seminars, meetings, and conference participation;
• Coordinate and attend meetings convened by the Department Chair, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and / or Chancellor of the University;
• Maintain files on program participants, including educational advisement sessions and progress in their course of study;
• Work with the program director to ensure expenditures meet the requirements of the grant sponsor;
• Supervise the collection / analysis of data for evaluation concerning achievement of project / activity goals and objectives; write evaluation reports; and consult with pertinent staff and faculty members;
• Assist in the preparation of progress reports to university administration and the grant sponsor.

Job Description

UNC Pembroke School of Education has been awarded two grants from the U.S. Department of Education to address the shortage of American Indian teachers and school leaders in the state's public school districts with a large American Indian student population. The First Indigenous Educational Leadership Development FIELD program and the First Americans' Teacher Education FATE Forward program will support students in their professional development. This position will have administrative responsibilities for the development, growth and maintenance of the FIELD and FATE Forward Programs. Responsibilities include the development, growth and maintenance of the FIELD and FATE Forward Programs.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Administrative responsibilities for the development, growth and maintenance of the grant programs. Position will support staff and work with students involved in the grant programs.

This position is a three-year time-limited appointment, dependent upon annual grant renewal.

Management Preference

Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation

None

Posting Information

Job Opening Date

11 / 20 / 2025

Job Closing Date

12 / 04 / 2025

Posting Category

Professional

Posting Number

SPA00711

Quick Link to Posting

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.