North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
University Program Associate
🇺🇸 Greensboro, NC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $41K - $50K
💻 Other
🗓️ December 4th, 2025
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N.C. A&T State University is hiring a University Program Associate to support the Landscape Architecture Program within the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design. The role involves assisting the Program Coordinator and faculty with program administration, fiscal management, public relations, communications, and managing the Landscape Architecture's Computer Laboratory, while making decisions in the Coordinator's absence in consultation with faculty and administrators.
Highlights
- Provide leadership and assist with administration and fiscal management of departmental programs and grant projects.
- Assist with public relations, communications, report composition, editing, and formatting for Program, Department, College, and University.
- Supervise student assistants and manage the Landscape Architecture Computer Laboratory.
- Manage state budget, foundation, and grant accounts including hiring, procurement, travel requests, budgeting, and reconciliation.
- Support recruitment efforts, student services, faculty and staff collaboration, including coordinating student events and ASLA meetings.
- Use software and systems such as Banner and Blackboard for course management and student services.
- Minimum qualification: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience from accredited institutions.
- Position classification: SHRA, Non-Exempt, Permanent Full-time, 40 hours/week.
- Salary range: $40,872 to $50,438 annually.
- Part of the Landscape Architecture Program housed in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at N.C. A&T State University, a leading historically Black university recognized for STEM education and research.
University Program Associate Full Description
University Program Associate
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.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
- Community Service Leave
- Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
- NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
- Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Campus Recreation Center Discount
- University Bookstore Discount
- and more
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
Posting Details
Classification Information
Position/Classification Title | University Program Associate
Classification Type | SHRA
Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies: | N - Not Mandatory
Minimum Experience/Education | Bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education | N/A
Required License or Certification | N/A
Classification Type | SHRA
Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies: | N - Not Mandatory
Minimum Experience/Education | Bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education | N/A
Required License or Certification | N/A
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position | To provide leadership, interface with, and assist the Landscape Architecture Program Coordinator and NRED faculty with program administration and fiscal management of departmental programs and grant projects. Assist with public relations and communications, composition, editing and formatting of Program, Department, College and University reports, supervision of student assistants, and management of Landscape Architecture’s Computer Laboratory. The position makes decisions in the absence of the Program Coordinator in consultation with faculty and key administrators as appropriate.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit | N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation. Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network.
The Landscape Architecture Program is housed in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design which is part of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. The Program’s mission is to prepare a diverse student body to become leaders with the field of landscape architecture. Students are instilled with the theoretical, technical, and life skills necessary to address the complex and continually changing ecological and social challenges of the 21st century associated with the design, conservation, and management of landscapes. Educational emphasis is placed on developing creative and critical thinking skills, high moral character and ethical behavior, exposure to various geographies and cultures, and an independence of mind.
Work Hours | 8 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. | On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
Primary Function of Organizational Unit | N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation. Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network.
The Landscape Architecture Program is housed in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design which is part of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. The Program’s mission is to prepare a diverse student body to become leaders with the field of landscape architecture. Students are instilled with the theoretical, technical, and life skills necessary to address the complex and continually changing ecological and social challenges of the 21st century associated with the design, conservation, and management of landscapes. Educational emphasis is placed on developing creative and critical thinking skills, high moral character and ethical behavior, exposure to various geographies and cultures, and an independence of mind.
Work Hours | 8 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. | On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
Required Competency | Knowledge - Program and Organization
Duties | Knowledge of policies and procedures for operation of the landscape architecture program. Understand the varied nature and multiple activities necessary for the management of the landscape architecture program. Collects data and assist with annual landscape architecture accreditation reports. Understand the purpose of the program’s organization and clientele needs which requires in-depth knowledge of program and target audience and accomplishes work in the time frame according to agency and university guidelines.Required Competency | Program Administration
Duties | Assists with recruitment efforts, sending out hundreds of self-prepared packages to prospective students, work with new students (freshman and transfer) to make sure courses are accurate and other areas (housing, financial aid, etc.) are cleared for smooth transition for fall semester; works closely with IT specialist to upgrade software and make sure all computers in the landscape architecture computer lab and design studios are operational for fall semester. Serve as the primary point of contact, distributing client inquiries to the appropriate person(s). The knowledge to retrieve information and data collection for university reports, research reports and accreditation policies governing the landscape architecture program and other program areas.
Exhibits sound fiscal management of one state budget, three foundation and three grant accounts, to include hiring personnel, procuring goods and services, initiating travel requests, preparing and analyzing budgets and reconciling accordingly.Required Competency | Customer Service
Duties | Skilled at listening to clients and establishing the correct channel for problem resolution. Encourage attitudes and conditions to improve performance in students, faculty and staff. Keeps confidential information in a safe place and discloses the information when needed. Skilled in all aspects of student services including recruitment, retention, registration, course management in banner, blackboard, mentoring, scholarship management and foundation accounts, processing material for student workers, student socials, student field trips, student organization, chaperone at national ASLA meetings, and statements for graduations.
Duties | Knowledge of policies and procedures for operation of the landscape architecture program. Understand the varied nature and multiple activities necessary for the management of the landscape architecture program. Collects data and assist with annual landscape architecture accreditation reports. Understand the purpose of the program’s organization and clientele needs which requires in-depth knowledge of program and target audience and accomplishes work in the time frame according to agency and university guidelines.Required Competency | Program Administration
Duties | Assists with recruitment efforts, sending out hundreds of self-prepared packages to prospective students, work with new students (freshman and transfer) to make sure courses are accurate and other areas (housing, financial aid, etc.) are cleared for smooth transition for fall semester; works closely with IT specialist to upgrade software and make sure all computers in the landscape architecture computer lab and design studios are operational for fall semester. Serve as the primary point of contact, distributing client inquiries to the appropriate person(s). The knowledge to retrieve information and data collection for university reports, research reports and accreditation policies governing the landscape architecture program and other program areas.
Exhibits sound fiscal management of one state budget, three foundation and three grant accounts, to include hiring personnel, procuring goods and services, initiating travel requests, preparing and analyzing budgets and reconciling accordingly.Required Competency | Customer Service
Duties | Skilled at listening to clients and establishing the correct channel for problem resolution. Encourage attitudes and conditions to improve performance in students, faculty and staff. Keeps confidential information in a safe place and discloses the information when needed. Skilled in all aspects of student services including recruitment, retention, registration, course management in banner, blackboard, mentoring, scholarship management and foundation accounts, processing material for student workers, student socials, student field trips, student organization, chaperone at national ASLA meetings, and statements for graduations.
Position Information
Working Title | University Program Associate
Competency Level | Journey
Position Number | 008066
Recruitment Range | $40,872-$50,438
FLSA | Non-Exempt
Appointment Type | Permanent - Full-time
FTE | 40 hours/week, 12 months
If Time Limited, Appointment Length |
Organizational Division | Natural Resources & Envir. Design
Organizational Location | College of Ag & Environ Sciences
Organizational Unit | Landscape Architecture
Competency Level | Journey
Position Number | 008066
Recruitment Range | $40,872-$50,438
FLSA | Non-Exempt
Appointment Type | Permanent - Full-time
FTE | 40 hours/week, 12 months
If Time Limited, Appointment Length |
Organizational Division | Natural Resources & Envir. Design
Organizational Location | College of Ag & Environ Sciences
Organizational Unit | Landscape Architecture
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | SHRA3065
Open Date | 12/02/2025
Close Date | 12/25/2025
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.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;
Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees Community Service Leave Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Center Discount University Bookstore Discount and more This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
Quick Link | https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/39027
Open Date | 12/02/2025
Close Date | 12/25/2025
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.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;
Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees Community Service Leave Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Center Discount University Bookstore Discount and more This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
Quick Link | https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/39027
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Copy of Education Transcripts
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
- Other Document
- Other Degree - Copy of transcripts
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