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New Student Seminar Coordinator

University of North Carolina Wilmington
paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Wilmington
Mar 04, 2026
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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.
Hiring Range Determined based on qualifications and/or experience.
Working Title New Student Seminar Coordinator
External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/38726
Vacancy Number E1497
Position Number 1002
Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus
Home Department Center for Academic Advising - 30120
Division Academic Affairs - 30 Division
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The New Student Seminar Coordinator will help support the advising services delivered in the Center for Academic Advising by providing academic advising services to approximately 100 students, participating in spring and summer orientation sessions, serving on assigned task forces or committees, and other duties as assigned to support the mission of the Center for Academic Advising. In addition, this position will serve as the New Student Seminar Coordinator for all Center for Academic Advising courses including but not limited, UNI 101, 102, 201, UNI 101 remix (for students who did not initially pass), UNI 101 for First Year Spring Admits, and other courses as developed.
These duties include:

  • Instructor support: Source and oversight of all communications with UNI 101, 102, and 201 instructors (ongoing), including the development and implementation of new instructor orientations and continuing instructor trainings such as the First-Year Studies Conference and the Instructor Kick-Off
  • Instructor recruitment: Campus-wide recruitment, hiring and placement of all Center for Academic Advising Seminars: UNI 101, 102, and 201 instructors consistent with HR/FLAC guidelines in collaboration with the CAA Business Office, and oversee the creation of UNI 101 and 201 class schedules in collaboration with Assistant Director of New Student Advising.
  • Curriculum development and assessment: Curriculum development, revisions, and assessment in collaboration with CAA Advisory Board, and University Studies Advisory Committee (USAC) depending on level of revisions. Includes coordination of the development and delivery of UNI 101 textbook and/or readings (and any future textbook needs) in collaboration with the Assistant Director of New Student Advising.
  • As additional Center for Academic Advising Courses are added the New Student Seminar Coordinator will be responsible for their coordination, recruitment, hiring, and training of instructors and the development of curriculum for such courses. This will require extensive collaboration within and outside of the Center for Academic Advising.
  • Collaborate with campus partners for the success of Center for Academic Advising Curriculum including UNI 101, UNI 102, UNI 201 and other courses. Such partners include Transition Programs, Randall Library, and the Career Center.
  • Student registration: Oversee registration needs of UNI 101 and 201, including, but not limited to, the development of UNI 101 and 201 informational resources to support first year orientation advising and registration (May -August), ensure that all freshmen are registered for UNI 101 within the first week of classes in their first semester (August/January), ensure UNI 201 students are able to register each term, monitor UNI 101 and 201 substitution/waiver requests (ongoing) and outreach to students needing to register for the UNI 101 section for students who failed the course in the fall (UNI Remix).
  • Lead and direct the CAA advisor charged with the curricular aspects of UNI 201, Engineering advisors overseeing EGN 101/UNI 102, IBEC Coordinator and instructors/sections and other intersections with First Year/New Student Seminars needs to ensure Student Learning Outcomes, processes and workflows around hiring instructors and other needs for course delivery are met
  • Additional administrative duties: maintain and update the First-Year Seminar website (ongoing) and oversee UNI 101 and 201 budget and approval of instructors' funds requests (ongoing) for classroom activities and events.


Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

  • Master's Degree and at least 2 years of work experience within in a related university or college setting.
  • Experience working with, students, faculty, and families,
  • Proficiency with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, desktop publishing and web page maintenance software.
  • Experience offering a high-level of customer service in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with assessment of programs and services and an ability to work independently to meet strategic goals.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  • Master's Degree in higher education, college counseling, student affairs, or other closely related field.
  • 3 or more years of experience in higher education, preferably with teaching, curriculum development, academic advising, instructional support.
  • Experience in higher education working with first- and second-year students and students transitioning to a college or university setting.
  • Experience managing workflow processes to meet the needs of a large group of instructors (approximately 100), or other closely related team.
  • Experience teaching new student seminars or other courses at the college level.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation & organizational skills.
  • Ability to attend to details with a high degree of accuracy.

Required Certifications or Licensures
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Academic Affairs is the central division for implementing the mission of the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Through effective academic policies, practices, and programs, it provides leadership for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and creative work, as well as service to local, regional, and global communities.

The division allocates resources to recruit and retain faculty scholars and to create a learning environment that encourages students. As part of the University's commitment to excellence in undergraduate education, the Center for Academic Advising was created to provide academic advising and support to UNCW students from the time of their admission until they declare their major, which is usually in their sophomore year.

The primary focus of the Center for Academic Advising is to ensure that students make a successful transition to UNCW, are retained in good academic standing, and identify and declare an appropriate major. Through its advisors and academic support programs, the Center for Academic Advising works with students in their formative semesters to assist them in developing their interests, skills, and talents to the fullest extent.
College/School Information
The University College is the first academic home for over 3,000 new first-year students each year. First-year students (including select transfer and military students) are advised in the University College until they declare a major or pre-major. The University College also administers the following academic programs and courses: First Year Seminar, Academic Learning Communities, and Synergy: The UNCW Common Reading program in addition to supporting student who are interested in Pre-Health and pre-Law professions.
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.
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 12 Months
FTE 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Type of Position Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions
Job Posting Date 03/04/2026
Posting Close Date 04/01/2026
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