North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Temporary CYFAR Nia Project Coordinator
🇺🇸 Greensboro, NC
🕑 Temporary
💰 $18 - $22 per Hour
💻 Project Management
🗓️ December 16th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
North Carolina A&T State University is hiring a Temporary CYFAR Nia Project Coordinator. The coordinator will manage day-to-day operations of the Nia programming in partnership with NC Cooperative Extension centers and 4-H Extension Agents, focusing on engaging limited-resource and socially disadvantaged middle-school youth to explore post-high school pathways. The role also involves assisting with program recruitment, evaluation, and ensuring program sustainability.
Highlights
- Manage daily operations of Nia youth development programs.
- Collaborate with Cooperative Extension centers and 4-H Extension Agents.
- Support program recruitment, evaluation, and sustainability efforts.
- Required skills include grant and project management, supervising volunteers, and program reporting.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Office software is necessary.
- Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or associate’s degree; a bachelor’s degree in human sciences or youth development preferred.
- At least three years of relevant project coordinator experience in human sciences.
- Strong oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills required.
- Ability to travel, work some evenings and weekends, lift 20 lbs, and maintain confidentiality.
- Compensation ranges from $18 to $22 per hour for a part-time temporary appointment at 20 hours per week.
Temporary CYFAR Nia Project Coordinator Full Description
Temporary CYFAR Nia Project Coordinator
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University 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. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Posting Details
Classification Information
Position/Classification Title |
Classification Type |
Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies: |
Minimum Experience/Education |
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education | Experience with grant and project management. Experience supervising volunteers.
High school diploma or Associate’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree in a field related to human sciences/youth development preferred. Three or more years of work experience as a project coordinator in a human sciences field. Computer literacy (proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Office, etc.). Strong oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated experience with planning, implementing, marketing, and evaluating educational programs. Ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities. Ability to manage time and resources. Experience with program reporting and successful program report development. Experience working effectively as a team member. Ability to learn related information as outlined in the program. Ability to adapt to change as the audience and/or the program changes. Ability to network with other individuals and work in a high-pressure atmosphere while maintaining a pleasant and professional demeanor. Ability to adhere to operational policies and procedures. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Valid Driver’s license and personal transportation. Ability to travel and work after hours/weekends as needed. Candidates must be able to lift 20 lbs.
Required License or Certification | N/A
Classification Type |
Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies: |
Minimum Experience/Education |
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education | Experience with grant and project management. Experience supervising volunteers.
High school diploma or Associate’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree in a field related to human sciences/youth development preferred. Three or more years of work experience as a project coordinator in a human sciences field. Computer literacy (proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Office, etc.). Strong oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated experience with planning, implementing, marketing, and evaluating educational programs. Ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities. Ability to manage time and resources. Experience with program reporting and successful program report development. Experience working effectively as a team member. Ability to learn related information as outlined in the program. Ability to adapt to change as the audience and/or the program changes. Ability to network with other individuals and work in a high-pressure atmosphere while maintaining a pleasant and professional demeanor. Ability to adhere to operational policies and procedures. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Valid Driver’s license and personal transportation. Ability to travel and work after hours/weekends as needed. Candidates must be able to lift 20 lbs.
Required License or Certification | N/A
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position | The Nia Program Coordinator will work in partnership with NC Cooperative Extension centers (Martin/Wilson County) and 4-H Extension Agents to develop and lead programming to assist limited-resource and socially disadvantaged middle-school youth in exploring post-high school pathways.
The Program Coordinator will bear primary responsibility for day-to-day operations of Nia programming. Additionally, the Program Coordinator is responsible for assisting with program recruitment, evaluation and sustainability.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit | North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is one of America’s highly-respected universities, focused on interdisciplinary research, creative scholarship, exemplary undergraduate and graduate instruction, and community service and engagement.
The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) has four distinct but inter-related departments (Agribusiness, Applied Economics, and Agriscience Education; Animal Science; Family and Consumer Sciences; and Natural Resources and Environmental Design). The CAES has three institutes and centers of excellence: Center for Excellence for Post-Harvest Technologies, International Trade Center, Waste Management Institute and one interdisciplinary Center for Bioenergy. To complement the academic programs in the college, the CAES has an Agricultural Research Program; Cooperative Extension Program; University Teaching and Research Farm; Child Development Laboratory; and Laboratory Animal Research Unit.
The CAES Agricultural Research Program actively engages in research projects that reflect the 1890 land-grant university mission to serve agricultural industries, communities and individuals, with a strong emphasis on research that serves small and limited-resource farms, businesses, rural communities and families in North Carolina.
Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T is an educational outreach organization within the CAES. Cooperative Extension at A&T provides researched-based educational information, programming and technical assistance to limited-resource audiences that address a diverse range of issues in four programmatic areas – Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Community and Rural Development, and 4-H Youth Development.
Work Hours | 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Some evenings and weekends required.
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. |
The Program Coordinator will bear primary responsibility for day-to-day operations of Nia programming. Additionally, the Program Coordinator is responsible for assisting with program recruitment, evaluation and sustainability.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit | North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is one of America’s highly-respected universities, focused on interdisciplinary research, creative scholarship, exemplary undergraduate and graduate instruction, and community service and engagement.
The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) has four distinct but inter-related departments (Agribusiness, Applied Economics, and Agriscience Education; Animal Science; Family and Consumer Sciences; and Natural Resources and Environmental Design). The CAES has three institutes and centers of excellence: Center for Excellence for Post-Harvest Technologies, International Trade Center, Waste Management Institute and one interdisciplinary Center for Bioenergy. To complement the academic programs in the college, the CAES has an Agricultural Research Program; Cooperative Extension Program; University Teaching and Research Farm; Child Development Laboratory; and Laboratory Animal Research Unit.
The CAES Agricultural Research Program actively engages in research projects that reflect the 1890 land-grant university mission to serve agricultural industries, communities and individuals, with a strong emphasis on research that serves small and limited-resource farms, businesses, rural communities and families in North Carolina.
Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T is an educational outreach organization within the CAES. Cooperative Extension at A&T provides researched-based educational information, programming and technical assistance to limited-resource audiences that address a diverse range of issues in four programmatic areas – Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Community and Rural Development, and 4-H Youth Development.
Work Hours | 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Some evenings and weekends required.
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. |
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
Position Information
Working Title | Temporary CYFAR Nia Project Coordinator
Competency Level | Contributing
Position Number |
Recruitment Range | $18-22/hr
FLSA | Non-Exempt
Appointment Type | Temporary - Part-time
FTE |
If Time Limited, Appointment Length |
Organizational Division | Cooperative Extension
Organizational Location | College of Ag & Environ Sciences
Organizational Unit | Cooperative Extension
Competency Level | Contributing
Position Number |
Recruitment Range | $18-22/hr
FLSA | Non-Exempt
Appointment Type | Temporary - Part-time
FTE |
If Time Limited, Appointment Length |
Organizational Division | Cooperative Extension
Organizational Location | College of Ag & Environ Sciences
Organizational Unit | Cooperative Extension
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | SHRA3073
Open Date | 12/11/2025
Close Date | 12/16/2025
Special Instructions to Applicant | You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University 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. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Quick Link | https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/39195
Open Date | 12/11/2025
Close Date | 12/16/2025
Special Instructions to Applicant | You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University 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. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Quick Link | https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/39195
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Applicant Documents
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