Bill Kawczynski

University Administrator with over 25 years of experience in marketing and public administration working with area leaders and implementing programs to strengthen community relations and satisfy industry needs. Currently serve as the Director of Office of Military Affairs at the University of North Carolina (UNCW), Wilmington, NC. In this role, I have developed and coordinated a comprehensive program of support services for military-affiliated students, collaborated with academic and university departments to provide academic, research, and support service to individuals transitioning into UNCW, and advocated for student veterans, active-duty personnel, and dependents. My work has advocated for and impacted the lives of Veterans, members of military, and their families over the past ten years.

Education

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
B.A. Secondary Education, Broadfield Social Studies
1986 – 1990

Professional Service

Positions and Scientific Appointments
Years Positions, Place
2016- Present Director of Office of Military Affairs, University of North Carolina, Wilmington, NC
2012-2016 Community Partnerships Program Coordinator, University of North Carolina, Wilmington, NC
2010 – 2012 Workforce Development Coordinator, Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington, NC
2008 - 2009 Database Manager/Operations Analyst/Logistics Coordinator, Multi National Forces, Baghdad, Iraq
1996 - 2008 Science & Mathematics Education Center Assistant Director, UNC Wilmington, NC

Community Engagement

Volunteering
Co Chairman
Cape Fear Purple Heart Committee
Jan 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 6 mos
Veteran Support
The mission of the Cape Fear Purple Heart Association is to provide a forum for the community to honor Purple Heart recipients and their families, to foster an environment of goodwill among combat wounded veterans, to promote patriotism, and to encourage the sharing of recipient experiences so future generations will know of the sacrifices made by veterans and their families.… more

Coach/Mentor
The Honor Foundation (THF)
Aug 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

Veteran Support
By creating an institution specifically designed to serve the U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF), THF has been well-defined from the beginning. Every aspect of our program has been inspired by the way Special Operators work in the field.
Our curriculum focuses on key transitional readiness themes isolated through extensive research and feedback. It reflects the precise knowledge and experience a Special Operator needs to navigate any transition throughout his or her career.

Cape Fear Veterans Resilience Project
Board Member
2024 to present
Veteran Support
To facilitate, enable, and integrate the actions of existing VSOs, other non-profits, and Government Veteran support staff organizations to increase community outreach and awareness, marshal political will and resources to optimize Veteran access to timely and impactful services to enhance Veterans’ lives and reduce Veteran suicide in the Cape Fear Region.