Assistant Residency Coordinator

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title Assistant Residency Coordinator

Position Number 400366

Vacancy Open to All Candidates

Time-Limited No

Department Homepage https://surgery.ecu.edu/

Advertising Department

SURGERY-ADMIN EDUCATION

Division ECU Health/BSOM

Classification Title 10300 University Program Associate

Competency Level 2 - Journey

Working Title Assistant Residency Coordinator

Number of Vacancies 1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Recruitment Range $35,589 - $55,986

Anticipated Hiring Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. $40,837- $45,374

Salary Grade Equivalency NC09

Work Schedule Monday - Friday

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

Position Location (City) Greenville

Job Category Staff

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East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU’s commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university’s leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Academic Affairs, led by the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, comprises the university’s colleges, schools and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU’s culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation.

The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is composed of departments that function to increase the supply of primary care physicians to serve the state; improve the health and well-being of the region; and train physicians who will meet the healthcare needs of the state. The ECU Brody School of Medicine is aligned with ECU Health as a clinically integrated academic healthcare organization. This integration allows the two organizations to provide efficient, effective, and high-quality care to eastern North Carolina residents. For more information, visit ECUHealth.org.

The Department of Surgery supports patient care, education, and research across six surgical specialties. Faculty provide comprehensive surgical services, train medical students and residents, and lead research programs. Achieving these missions requires skilled, appropriately classified, and competitively compensated staff.

Primary Purpose of Position The Assistant Residency Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Surgery Residency Program Director, Associate and Assistant Program Directors, Program Coordinator, and residents in managing and overseeing administrative operations for the Surgery Residency Program. The position directly reports to the department’s Residency Program Coordinator and works closely with the Residency Program Director as well. This position also serves as a resource for Graduate Medical Education (GME) policies, procedures, and information.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Maintains resident records, program databases, recruitment activities, correspondence, conferences, and accreditation compliance (55%)
• Coordinates residency orientation, awards banquet, conferences, and annual in-training examinations (20%)
• Manages purchasing, budget tracking, bill payments, resident travel, and education funds (20%)
• Maintains residency social media accounts in compliance with institutional branding and guidelines (5%)

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

License or Certification required by statute or regulation N/A

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Experience working with residents and graduate medical education programs, as well as New Innovations and ERAS systems
• Experience in a clinical/administrative department or setting
• Strong computer and technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

License or Certification required by the Department N/A

Special Instructions to Applicant

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
• If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
• Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Additional Instructions to Applicant

Job Open Date 11/12/2026

Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. 11/20/2026

Open Until Filled No

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/98282

Alternate option If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

Nondiscrimination Statement East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU 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. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.