Academic Success Coach

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition opportunities within the UNC S

Health coverage and retirement options

Generous paid leave

Job summary

University of North Carolina Wilmington is seeking an Academic Success Coach to provide regular and proactive academic support to undergraduate students. The role includes developing and delivering academic skills workshops and presentations to help students build self-efficacy and take ownership of their learning journey.

The coach collaborates with faculty and campus offices to ensure integrated support, aligns with student-centered learning goals, and contributes to a supportive learning

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant field
• Experience supporting students in an academic support setting
• Commitment to student-centered learning
• Knowledge of intervention techniques for at-risk college students
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Provide regular, responsive academic support to undergraduate students
• Develop and deliver academic skills workshops and presentations
• Help students build essential academic skills, overcome obstacles, and take ownership of their educational journey
• Collaborate with faculty and university offices to ensure integrated support

Skills

Student-centered learning

Excellent written and oral skills

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Education, Higher Education Administration, or related field

PhD in Social Work, Counseling, Education, Higher Education Administration, or related field

Job description

Academic Success Coach

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 atwork and in your personal life.

Recruitment Range:

Determined based on qualifications and/or experience.

Vacancy Number:

E1630

Location of Workplace:

Main UNCW Campus

Home Department:

University Learning Center - 40230

Division:

Student Affairs - 40 Division

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.

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.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The Academic Coach provides regular, responsive, and proactiveacademic support to select undergraduate students and develops anddelivers academic skills workshops and presentations. The coachhelps students develop essential academic skills and behaviors,identify and overcome obstacles, build self-efficacy, and takeownership of their educational journey. The coach collaborates withfaculty and other university offices to ensure integratedsupport.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Education, HigherEducation Administration, or in a related field.
• Experience supporting students, working in a Learning Center,or in an academic support unit. Experience gained while pursuingdegree(s) is acceptable.
• A demonstrated understanding of and commitment tostudent-centered learning.
• Knowledge of intervention techniques for at-risk collegestudents
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills &Experience:

• PhD in Social Work, Counseling, Education, Higher EducationAdministration, or related field.
• Experience teaching in higher education.
• Knowledge of theories, models, and practices of learning and/orcoaching.
• Knowledge of retention, persistence, and academic supporttheories and practices.

FTE:

1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Months Per Year:

10A (Aug-May)

Type of Position:

Permanent

Position Number:

E1630

Job Posting Date:

10/15/2026

Posting Close Date:

11/19/2026

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 fullconsideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entireapplication before you apply for this position. Applications mustbe submitted through the online application system to beconsidered.

Eligibility for Employment:

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offenderbackground checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motorvehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federallaw requires all employers to verify the identity and employmenteligibility of all persons hired to work in the UnitedStates.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, genderidentity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color,national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexualorientation, political affiliation, veteran status, militaryservice member status, genetic information, or relationship toother university constituents - except where sex, age, or abilityrepresent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications orwhere marital status is a statutorily established eligibilitycriterion for State funded employee benefit programs.