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Academic Success Coach

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/19/2026
Posting Details

Benefits of Working at UNCW
At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, we are driven by a clear purpose: to empower student success, advance innovation, and strengthen the communities we serve. Guided by our strategic vision and commitment to excellence, UNCW offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where employees can make meaningful contributions while growing their careers.

Located in coastal North Carolina, UNCW combines the energy of a thriving academic community with the natural beauty of nearby beaches and outdoor spaces. Here, professional opportunity is balanced with an exceptional quality of life-creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

As a member of the Seahawk community, you'll benefit from a culture that values well-being, lifelong learning, and connection. UNCW offers a competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. From comprehensive health coverage and retirement options to generous paid leave, tuition opportunities within the UNC System, learning and development opportunities, and wellness programs, UNCW is committed to helping you thrive both at work and in your personal life.
Hiring Range Determined based on qualifications and/or experience.
Working Title Academic Success Coach
External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/41121
Vacancy Number E1630
Position Number 2204
Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus
Home Department University Learning Center - 40230
Division Student Affairs - 40 Division
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Academic Coach provides regular, responsive, and proactive academic support to select undergraduate students and develops and delivers academic skills workshops and presentations. The coach helps students develop essential academic skills and behaviors, identify and overcome obstacles, build self-efficacy, and take ownership of their educational journey. The coach collaborates with faculty and other university offices to ensure integrated support.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
  • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Education, Higher Education Administration, or in a related field.
  • Experience supporting students, working in a Learning Center, or in an academic support unit. Experience gained while pursuing degree(s) is acceptable.
  • A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to student-centered learning.
  • Knowledge of intervention techniques for at-risk college students
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
  • PhD in Social Work, Counseling, Education, Higher Education Administration, or related field.
  • Experience teaching in higher education.
  • Knowledge of theories, models, and practices of learning and/or coaching.
  • Knowledge of retention, persistence, and academic support theories and practices.
Required Certifications or Licensures
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The University Learning Center is committed to being a vital part of UNCW students' education. Our academic support services are based on the principle that quality learning takes place when peers work collaboratively. With the support of our campus partners, we provide students a variety of learning opportunities that complement the classroom experience. We focus on high-quality individual and group student-centered learning, while providing our peer educators with a valuable pre-professional experience.
College/School Information
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research, and service. UNCW is distinguished by its commitment to putting students first, supporting world-class faculty and staff, delivering transformative learning experiences, and leveraging its unique proximity to the ocean. Recognized nationally for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and reflects emerging industries and interdisciplinary innovation.

A public institution with nearly 20,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's first bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Founded as Wilmington College in 1947, UNCW moved to its present location in the heart of New Hanover County in 1961. The 660-acre campus is only minutes from Wrightsville Beach and historic downtown Wilmington and features Georgian architecture and designated conservation areas. Wilmington International Airport (ILM) provides commercial air service to cities both domestic and abroad and is just six miles from the UNCW campus.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO Statement
UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington 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.
Number of Openings Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants
PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
Months Per Year 10A (Aug-May)
FTE 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Type of Position Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions
Job Posting Date 10/15/2026
Posting Close Date 11/19/2026

UNC Wilmington actively fosters a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified persons from all racial, ethnic or other minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

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