Academic Coordinator

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Posting Information

Department SPH - Student Affairs - 460140 Career Area Student Services Application Deadline 07/07/2026 Position Type Temporary Staff (EHRA NF) Position Title Academic Coordinator Position Number 20077061 Vacancy ID N000874 Full-time/Part-time FTE 1 Hours Per Week 40 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $25.00 - $32.00 per hour Proposed Start Date 07/13/2026 Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 months

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Student Affairs at the Gillings School of Global Public Health provides an array of services and resources to prospective, admitted and current students. We aim to enhance student development by providing a supportive and safe environment in which you can achieve academic, social and professional success.

We coordinate major schoolwide programs such as orientations, a student activities fair, a career and internship fair and professional development workshops. We work to recruit excellent students; coordinate diversity outreach programs to expose high school, undergraduate students and professionals to the field of public health; and offer career services for current students and recent alumni.

Position Summary

The Academic Coordinator is the primary point of contact for an assigned group of Gillings students. This individual supports each assigned student by guiding their educational planning and progress, connecting them with resources that will maximize student success, proactively identifying and helping remove barriers, and responding to all types of issues identified by the student or by faculty that could impede student progress. The Academic Coordinator uses a 'high touch' approach, maintaining a wide network of connections and collaborating flexibly with faculty and with other Academic Coordinators to ensure that each student's experience is maximized in a positive way. The Academic Coordinator is a key part of recruitment and admissions activities, working closely with faculty and with Enrollment Management staff to help attract and admit top students.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master's or Bachelor's and 0-2 years' experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Essential Qualifications:

• Experience developing and delivering student services with direct impact on students' educational experiences.
• Higher education experience including work with students in the specific degree levels supported (bachelor's, master's and/or doctoral).
• Knowledge and experience delivering student advising and/or counseling services.
• Ability to master comprehensive subject matter expertise about multiple Gillings academic departments, programs and/or concentrations, including networks of faculty and their research interests.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Track record that demonstrates service orientation and passion for serving students.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high volume of requests and tasks efficiently, with high level of accuracy.
• Resilience; demonstrated ability to problem-solve, while maintaining a positive, solution-focused approach.
• High degree of professionalism and a demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality in sensitive situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholder groups, including multicultural competencies and experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to ensure and apply compliance with university and external policies and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in related area such as student affairs, education or counseling. Bachelor's degree with equivalent training or experience may be substituted.
• If position serves online student populations, experience understanding and helping overcome challenges experienced by online students.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

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Contact Information

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Optional and Required Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or mostly closely satisfies the education requirements for this position.
• Bachelor's degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
• Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline
• Master's degree or Doctorate degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
• Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline
• None of the above