"UNCW Upward Bound Program Coordinator"

UNCW Upward Bound Program Coordinator

Benefits of Working at UNCW: Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach. Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session. As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service. We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range: Determined based on qualifications and/or experience.
Vacancy Number: E1483
Competency Level:
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Home Department: Precollege - 30150
Division: Academic Affairs - 30 Division

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
With a focus on college readiness, Precollege programs aim to prepare and serve students and families across North Carolina to achieve their academic potential. These programs create opportunities for students to prepare, explore, and apply to college. Through Precollege programs, students can develop academic skills, conduct research, investigate careers, build a portfolio, experience college life, and prepare for college enrollment.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The primary purpose of the UNCW Seahawks Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS) Program Academic Coordinator is the overall planning, development, and coordination of guidance, counseling and testing for the UBMS students. The Academic Coordinator is involved in the evaluation of effectiveness process, related to UBMS Program and is specifically responsible for accurate record-keeping of pertinent student and Program data. It is necessary that the Academic Coordinator collaborates with the program staff members towards curricular programming and its effective implementation. Additionally, this position, along with a focus on the recruitment of student participants, calls for the realization of strong academic and personal counseling services provided for each of the UBMS student participants. It is expected that such a realization will be achieved through relationship-building and coordination with the UNCW campus resources offices (Academic Affairs, Precollege Programs, Admissions, Student Advising, Scholarship & Financial Aid, Career, Counseling, etc), local High School Administrations & Counselors, fellow Upward Bound and TRIO Programs, and other community agencies/organizations.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in sociology, psychology, counseling, education, social work, mathematics, english language arts, life sciences, or related areas.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Master's degree in sociology, psychology, counseling, education, social work, Mathematics, English Language Arts, Life Sciences, or related areas
• At least 1 year of experience with federal TRIO programs
• Teaching experience in secondary school or similar programs for diverse, income eligible/first-generation college students
• Experience providing case management and advising/counseling
• Competent in managing virtual meetings and classroom space
• Experience overcoming barriers confronting federal Talent Search (TS) students of income eligible and/or first-generation college qualifications

Required Certifications or Licensures: N/A

FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year: 12 Months
Type of Position: Time-limited
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited: 08/31/2027
Position Number: 2135
Job Posting Date: 01/30/2026
Posting Close Date: 2/16/2026
Number of Openings: Single Incumbent