Western Carolina University
Project ELEVATE Grant Coordinator (#T00449)
🇺🇸 Cullowhee, NC
🕑 Temporary
💰 $17 per Hour
💻 Other
🗓️ December 10th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Western Carolina University is hiring a Project ELEVATE Grant Coordinator. The coordinator manages scheduling, materials preparation, record maintenance, and data collection, while collaborating with Local Education Agencies and supporting scholars with autism and moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. This role supports grant delivery, including budget management, reporting, and activity coordination for a US Department of Education Personnel Preparation grant.
Highlights
- Responsible for scheduling meetings and preparing materials
- Maintain project and scholar records and communicate with scholars, project team members, and families
- Work with Local Education Agencies and support grant activities like budget management and reporting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and data management applications
- Requires ability to manage multiple tasks with limited supervision and facilitate workflow
- Familiarity with budgeting practices and grant policy knowledge
- Hourly pay of $16.83; temporary position without benefits
- Minimum qualification: Bachelor's degree plus one year of related experience or equivalent
- Preferred qualifications include prior grant or university administrative experience, master’s degree in education or related field, budgeting, and database experience
- Position supports graduate students with autism and moderate to severe intellectual disabilities and is time-limited depending on grant funding
Project ELEVATE Grant Coordinator (#T00449) Full Description
Project ELEVATE Grant Coordinator (#T00449)
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants must apply online.
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview.
Please Note: Temporary employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis and do not receive benefits.
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview.
Please Note: Temporary employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis and do not receive benefits.
Posting Details
Posting Information
Posting Number | temp hourly1194P
Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/32424
Classification Title |
Working Title | Project ELEVATE Grant Coordinator (#T00449)
Department | School of Teaching and Learning
Salary Range | $16.83/hour
Posting Information | The Grant Coordinator will be responsible for scheduling meetings, preparing materials, maintaining project and scholar records, working with Local Education Agencies, data collection for reporting, communicating with scholars, project team members, and families of individuals with autism and moderate to severe disabilities. The coordinator will organize and manage records, manage data using a variety of computer applications (spread sheets, word processing, other online data collection systems, etc). This position will assist with the delivery of a US Department of Education Personnel Preparation grant including but not limited to budget management, dissemination of grant information, data generation and reporting, activity scheduling, and Local Education Agencies coordination.
The School of Teaching and Learning provides undergraduate and graduate preparation for students in teacher education. Project ELEVATE is in the School of Teaching and Learning. Project ELEVATE is a US Department of Education grant, funded to support the interprofessional preparation of graduate students to support individuals with autism and moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. This position is dependent upon these grant funds and is time-limited.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position | General Competence includes familiarity and competence with budgeting practices.
Communication Skills involve excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with both internal and external constituencies. Moreover, one should possess skills in composing and clearly conveying information across various media.
Technical Proficiency is demonstrated through proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with data management and other office technology programs. A willingness to learn additional software and systems for Project ELEVATE is also essential.
Task Management requires the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and skill in facilitating workflow to meet deadlines with limited supervision.
Coordination and Support focuses on the ability to coordinate and support scholars, manage resources, monitor activities, and perform quality control related to grant tasks.
Finally, Policy Knowledge entails acquiring knowledge of policies and procedures associated with the grant, as well as learning and applying services, policies, and procedures related to the US Department of Education and Project ELEVATE while effectively explaining this information to faculty, students, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from accredited institutions.
Preferred Qualifications | Preference will be given to applicants who have prior grant or administrative experience in a university office environment. Earned master’s in education or a related area from an accredited university; ability to collaborate with other WCU programs and faculty obtaining student information; experience advising scholars in a higher education setting; effective oral and written communication skills; self-initiative; ability to follow through on directions; professional report writing skills; strong computer skills and experience with databases; budgeting experience; ability to work positively with campus units, administrators, school districts; experience managing funded grant projects; knowledge of university policy and procedures; website management skills.
Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/32424
Classification Title |
Working Title | Project ELEVATE Grant Coordinator (#T00449)
Department | School of Teaching and Learning
Salary Range | $16.83/hour
Posting Information | The Grant Coordinator will be responsible for scheduling meetings, preparing materials, maintaining project and scholar records, working with Local Education Agencies, data collection for reporting, communicating with scholars, project team members, and families of individuals with autism and moderate to severe disabilities. The coordinator will organize and manage records, manage data using a variety of computer applications (spread sheets, word processing, other online data collection systems, etc). This position will assist with the delivery of a US Department of Education Personnel Preparation grant including but not limited to budget management, dissemination of grant information, data generation and reporting, activity scheduling, and Local Education Agencies coordination.
The School of Teaching and Learning provides undergraduate and graduate preparation for students in teacher education. Project ELEVATE is in the School of Teaching and Learning. Project ELEVATE is a US Department of Education grant, funded to support the interprofessional preparation of graduate students to support individuals with autism and moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. This position is dependent upon these grant funds and is time-limited.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position | General Competence includes familiarity and competence with budgeting practices.
Communication Skills involve excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with both internal and external constituencies. Moreover, one should possess skills in composing and clearly conveying information across various media.
Technical Proficiency is demonstrated through proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with data management and other office technology programs. A willingness to learn additional software and systems for Project ELEVATE is also essential.
Task Management requires the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and skill in facilitating workflow to meet deadlines with limited supervision.
Coordination and Support focuses on the ability to coordinate and support scholars, manage resources, monitor activities, and perform quality control related to grant tasks.
Finally, Policy Knowledge entails acquiring knowledge of policies and procedures associated with the grant, as well as learning and applying services, policies, and procedures related to the US Department of Education and Project ELEVATE while effectively explaining this information to faculty, students, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from accredited institutions.
Preferred Qualifications | Preference will be given to applicants who have prior grant or administrative experience in a university office environment. Earned master’s in education or a related area from an accredited university; ability to collaborate with other WCU programs and faculty obtaining student information; experience advising scholars in a higher education setting; effective oral and written communication skills; self-initiative; ability to follow through on directions; professional report writing skills; strong computer skills and experience with databases; budgeting experience; ability to work positively with campus units, administrators, school districts; experience managing funded grant projects; knowledge of university policy and procedures; website management skills.
Posting Text
Open Date | 12/04/2025
Close Date | 12/04/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicants must apply online.
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview.
Please Note: Temporary employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis and do not receive benefits.
Background/E-Verify | Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification | All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE | Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety | The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
Close Date | 12/04/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicants must apply online.
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview.
Please Note: Temporary employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis and do not receive benefits.
Background/E-Verify | Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification | All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE | Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety | The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- List of references
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you currently enrolled as a student at WCU?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you currently enrolled in 6 or more credit hours?
- Yes
- No
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