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Supplemental Instruction Coordinator

University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC, United States


Position Summary
The Supplemental Instruction Coordinator manages Supplemental Instruction (SI) through UNCW’s University Learning Center. SI provides peer‑led, course‑specific academic support sessions for small and large groups.

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, manage, supervise, and evaluate peer Supplemental Instruction Leaders (SILs).

Revise and implement training curriculum based on standards from entities such as:

International Center for Supplemental Instruction

College Reading and Learning Association

Collaborate with ULC program coordinators to ensure consistent and effective delivery of academic support services.

Data entry, campus space scheduling, and other logistical tasks that support SI and ULC operations.

Partner with ULC coordinators to deliver presentations and conduct campus‑wide outreach.

Implement assessment practices to measure SI program outcomes.

Analyze course data (D/F/W rates and student feedback) to identify courses eligible for support.

Stay updated on academic support trends, particularly group learning models (e.g., SI, Structured Learning Assistance, Peer Assisted Learning).

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master’s degree in Education, Higher Education Administration, a discipline supported by Supplemental Instruction, or in a related field.

Experience in academic support, higher education, or related field.

Experience teaching, supervising, and/or training students.

Experience gained while pursuing degree(s) is acceptable.

Knowledge of theories, models, and practices of learning, especially collaborative learning, is essential.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

PhD in Education, Higher Education Administration, or related field.

Experience teaching in higher education.

Knowledge of retention, persistence, and academic support theories and practices.

Required Certifications or Licensures
N/A

EEO Statement
UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (including 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 and 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.

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