Temporary Academic Support Coordinator

Posting Details

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University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 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 only 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.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Department Academic Affairs and Student Success - 31401 External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/39760 Vacancy Number TSP5681PST Working Title Temporary Academic Support Coordinator Job Title EHRA Non Faculty Temporary Temp Position Type EHRA Temporary Job Category Academic Professionals/Non-teaching FLSA for Position Exempt Brief Summary of Work for this Position

This position provides professional academic and administrative support to the Watson College of Education leadership team in the areas of academic policy, program reporting, survey development and review, grant development, and college-level projects. The position supports the planning, organization, preparation, and maintenance of materials needed to advance academic, research, policy, and college priorities. Work requires independent judgment, discretion, strong written communication, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate complex academic and administrative projects across multiple stakeholders.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution; or a bachelor's degree and equivalent verifiable professional experience in academic administration, program support, institutional reporting, grant support, assessment, compliance, policy development, or a closely related area.
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly, organize complex information, manage deadlines, and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work with sensitive academic, personnel, student, policy, budgetary, grant, survey, and program information with discretion and confidentiality.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience in higher education, academic affairs, teacher education, program reporting, accreditation, assessment, compliance, policy review, survey development, grant proposal support, or college-level project coordination.
• Fundamental understanding of university and organizational structures and ability to collaborate effectively with college leadership, faculty, staff, and university offices.
• Proven experience managing recurring projects and reading, interpreting, and applying state, system, institutional, accreditation, or compliance requirements.
• Experience drafting and editing reports, handbooks, manuals, procedures, guidance documents, briefing materials, tables, memos, meeting notes, and presentations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate complex policies and generate precise reports.
• High motivation and ability to work independently, direct a wide range of tasks to meet deadlines, and make sound decisions quickly.
• Willingness and ability to rapidly learn office technologies and university systems.
• Fundamental understanding of and experience with survey development and assessment practices.
• Preferred experience with data visualization and reporting tools such as Tableau and advanced spreadsheet skills such as pivot tables, formulas, and data validation.
• Preferred ability to work with data in common systems such as Access or similar databases and to understand or maintain data definitions, documentation, and quality standards.

Required Certifications or Licensure

None required.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit College/School Information Work Hours TBD Work Days TBD Hours Per Week up to 29 Type of Position Anticipated Hiring Range $25 - $31/hr Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation.

Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Job Posting Date 07/14/2026 Job Closing Date 07/28/2026 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.

Number of Openings Single Incumbent

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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