Temporary Writing Services Coordinator

UNCW; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Wilmington (UNCW) is seeking a Peer Writing Consultant to recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate student writing consultants. The role collaborates with ULC Coordinators to implement training curricula and provides academic writing workshops for classes and student groups.

Responsibilities include data entry, scheduling, and campus outreach. Preferred candidates have experience teaching in higher education and knowledge of collaborative learning theories.

Qualifications

• Degree in Education, Higher Education Administration, English, Creative Writing, or related field.
• Experience in academic support unit, or tutoring or teaching.
• Knowledge of theories, models, and practices of learning, especially collaborative learning.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate peer writing consultants.
• Collaborate with ULC Coordinators to implement peer educator training curriculum in harmony with CRLA standards.
• Provide academic writing workshops for classes and student groups.
• Data entry, campus space scheduling, and other tasks as needed.
• Outreach on behalf of the ULC across campus

Skills

Higher ed teaching

Collaborative learning

Education

Degree in Education or related field

Job description

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.

Duties

• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate peer writing consultants.
• Collaborate with ULC Coordinators to implement peer educator training curriculum in harmony with standards established by CRLA.
• Provide academic writing workshops for classes and student groups.
• Data entry, campus space scheduling, and other tasks as needed.
• Outreach on behalf of the ULC across campus

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in Education, Higher Education Administration, English, Creative Writing, or in a related field is required.
• Experience in academic support unit, or experience tutoring or teaching.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience teaching, supervising, training and/or supporting students in higher education; experience gained while pursuing degree(s) is acceptable.
• Knowledge of theories, models, and/or practices of learning, especially collaborative learning.

Required Certifications or Licensure

N/A

Work Hours

8am - 5pm

Work Days

Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week

30 hrs/week

Anticipated Hiring Range

$3,750/mo

Job Posting Date

11/06/2026

Job Closing Date

11/12/2026

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.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Posting Specific Questions

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