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Margaret Blount Harvey Literacy Institute Coordinator

East Carolina University

Commensurate with Qualifications

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Apr 20, 2026

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Position Information

Job Title	Margaret Blount Harvey Literacy Institute Coordinator
Position Number	COE-MBH Coord
Vacancy Open to	ECU Employees
Department	AAH COE Lit Studies and Special Ed
Department Homepage	https://education.ecu.edu/ecucs/
Advertising Department	COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Division	Academic Affairs
Classification Title
Working Title	Margaret Blount Harvey Literacy Institute Coordinator
Number of Vacancies	1.0
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	0.00
Full Time or Part Time	Part Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.	Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Position Type	Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category	Faculty (Teaching)
Primary Function of Organizational Unit	The mission of the College of Education is to prepare and develop professionals in vocational teacher education and information/office education through effective teaching, the dissemination of knowledge, generation and application of research, and service to the educational business communities. The College is committed to the purpose of preparing educational and business professionals who are both academically and technically proficient. The teacher education programs share the additional purposes of preparing professional educators who are reflective in practice, committed to the intellectual empowerment of others, and guided by the larger democratic purposes of American education.
Job Duties	INTERNAL POSTING: Open only to applicants currently employed by East Carolina University in the College of Education. The Margaret Blount Harvey Literacy Institute Coordinator will provide professional development in literacy education for both pre-service and in-service educators. Professional learning opportunities will be delivered in a variety of formats based on stakeholder needs, including seminars, conferences, webinars, summer workshops, and community outreach initiatives. The purpose of each opportunity is to enhance and strengthen best practices in literacy instruction. Professional Development: Design and deliver professional development in literacy education for preservice and inservice educators across multiple grade levels and instructional contexts. Develop and facilitate professional learning experiences in a variety of formats, including seminars, conferences, webinars, summer workshops, and community outreach events. Assess stakeholder needs to determine appropriate training formats, content areas, and delivery methods for literacyfocused professional development. Create instructional materials and resources that support evidencebased literacy practices and align with current research and state standards. Evaluate the effectiveness of professional development offerings through feedback, data collection, and continuous improvement processes. Manage logistics for professional learning events, including scheduling, communication, registration, and coordination of materials. Collaboration Lead initiatives that strengthen best practices in literacy instruction, including modeling effective strategies and supporting implementation in educational settings. Collaborate with school districts, community partners, and university faculty to coordinate literacy programming and expand outreach efforts. Support the mission of the Margaret Blount Harvey Literacy Institute by promoting literacy advancement and contributing to longterm program planning. Represent the Institute at events and meetings, serving as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Education, the Coordinator will collaborate closely with the Department Chair of Literacy Studies and Special Education and work in partnership with the Spangler Distinguished Professor to advance the mission and vision of the Institute. The selected candidate will retain their faculty status and receive an administrative stipend. Contingent upon availability of funding.
Minimum Education/Experience	Current Faculty appointment (fixed or tenure track) in the College of Education with research or teaching responsibilities that focus on Literacy. Master's degree in Literacy or closely related field.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation	N/A
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Demonstrated strong organizational and leadership skills. Demonstrated advanced training and expertise in Literacy instruction. Experience supporting the ongoing professional growth of educators. Knowledge of evidencebased literacy practices and current research.
License or Certification Required by the Department
Special Instructions to Applicant	East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information online. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section in the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. Applicants much be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant	In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date	04/20/2026
Open Until Filled	Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins	05/04/2026
Rank Level	Not Applicable
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/92240
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