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Academic Recovery Coordinator

Employer
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Location
Greensboro, NC
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Position Number:

000146 & 999617

Functional Title:

Academic Recovery Coordinator

Position Type:

Administration - Staff

Position Eclass:

EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information:

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

As part of the Division of Student Success, University Advising (UA) coordinates comprehensive academic advising and retention support for all undergraduate students. Advising plays a pivotal role in student success by providing guidance in course selection and academic planning and supporting students’ personal, educational, and professional goals. Departments and initiatives within University Advising include the Students First Office, Transfer Initiatives, Starfish EARLY Alert, Academic Appeals, and University Studies.

The Students First Office (SFO) fosters a learner-centered experience for undergraduate success by serving as one of the first lines of response in helping UNCG students address any number of academic issues they may experience at the University. The office coordinates intervention processes across different academic and administrative units to help students determine the best possible success strategies for addressing academic concerns. In collaboration with other support services across campus, SFO serves as an academic one-stop-shop for assisting students with academic advising, academic recovery, appeals, and graduation planning. Additionally, the office is the centralized center for the advisement of Exploratory (undecided) majors and the coordination of all programs for students in academic recovery.

Within SFO, the Academic Recovery Team coordinates curricular programs and support services for students in academic recovery, with a particular focus on new first-time in college and new transfer students. Support services include, but are not limited to, academic appeals, Academic Recovery Seminar (ARS) courses for students on probation, with approved academic suspension appeals and approved return from academic dismissal appeals, and UNCG’s early alert platform. The Academic Recovery Team employs a strong team-oriented approach that prioritizes collaboration within and across teams in the department.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Associate Director of Academic Recovery, the Academic Recovery Coordinator will collaborate with other members of the AR Team to coordinate, implement, and assess ARS 100 and 120, the academic recovery interventions for new students who fall on Academic Probation and Academic Suspension. The ARC serves as the academic coach for an assigned load of ARS 100 and ARS 120 students. In addition, the ARC supports SFO’s one-stop-shop services by . providing supplemental academic advising assistance during SFO’s drop-in hours and via scheduled student appointments.

More detailed information is listed under “Key Responsibilities” below.
Other relevant duties as assigned; some evening and weekend work required.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree from an accredited institution OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution and minimum of 2 years of experience related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
  • Proven experience working with diverse populations.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills.
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong organization skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, establish work priorities, respond to unanticipated student or faculty needs, and work well as part of a team.
  • Experience working in the field of academic advising or in delivering services/initiatives to support college student transition, success, and retention.
  • Master’s degree preferred in Higher Education, Counseling, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

There are currently 2 openings for this position.

Recruitment Range:

Commensurate with education and experience

Org #-Department:

Students First Office - 10918

Job Open Date:

08/12/2026

For Best Consideration Date:

08/26/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

FTE:

1.000

Type of Appointment:

Permanent

Number of Months per Year:

12

FLSA:

Exempt

Percentage Of Time:

15%

Key Responsibility:

Academic recovery program development and implementation

Essential Tasks:

  • Collaborate with the Academic Recovery Team to contribute to ongoing curriculum development and implementation of ARS 100, a 0-credit, coaching-centered course required for first year UNCG students on academic probation.
  • Provide feedback on Academic Recovery specific initiatives.
  • Cultivate relationships with campus partners, particularly academic advisors, staff within the Division of Student Success, and other colleagues involved in supporting the needs of academic recovery students.
  • Assist with the planning and implementation of annual program assessment, evaluation, and reporting.
  • Assist in the ongoing curriculum development, implementation, and assessment of SFO’s other academic recovery seminars (ARS 120 and ARS 140) and other initiatives designed to support students’ academic recovery.

Percentage Of Time:

50%

Key Responsibility:

Manage an assigned caseload of academic recovery students

Essential Tasks:

  • Manage an assigned caseload of academic recovery students from ARS 100, and/or ARS 120, in fall and spring terms, including a minimum of 2 1:1 academic coaching meetings with each student.
  • Monitor students’ academic progress and assess for any policies that may assist with restoration of Academic Good Standing.
  • Utilize Starfish, UNCG’s early warning system, for academic tracking, support, and intervention of at-risk undergraduate students.
  • Refer students to appropriate campus and academic resources for additional support.
  • Conduct email outreach to assigned caseload students, including high DFW course registration, Starfish flags, midterm grades etc.

Percentage Of Time:

10%

Key Responsibility:

Supplemental academic support

Essential Tasks:

  • Provide academic and financial aid appeal support to students.
  • Assist students with GPA calculation and/or academic standing projections.
  • Provide guidance to students with early alert flags.
  • Serve in the drop-in rotation around peak appeal times.
  • Refer students to appropriate campus and academic resources for additional support.

Percentage Of Time:

25%

Key Responsibility:

Support general SFO operations

Essential Tasks:

  • Weekly Student Support Desk responsibilities, including managing the departmental email account, answering phones, responding to live web chats, and assisting in-person visitors.
  • Recruit, onboard, and supervise one graduate assistant, as staffing allows.
  • Contribute to various SFO departmental initiatives including, but not limited to SOAR, Nav1gate, UNS course presentations, Rawkin’ Drop-Ins, etc.
  • Carry specialized responsibility for a key SFO function on a rotating basis, as assigned by departmental leadership (e.g., SFO communications, early alert platform support, SOAR coordination, etc.).
  • Serve as a mandatory reporter for Title IX and Clery Act incidents disclosed during work related responsibilities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Physical Effort:

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Finger Dexterity - F, Reading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - C, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - F, Walking - F

Work Environment:

Inside - C

Organization

UNCG at a Glance

Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make. 

With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.

UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.

The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.

As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.

Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.

UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences

The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22;College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.

Achievements & Accolades

UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/. 

Challenging Academic Programs

U.S. News & World Report ranked three UNCG online programs among the best in the nation in the 2015 list of Best Online Programs.

UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.

The graduate program in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies has earned a Top 10 ranking by the The HDFS Report.

Supportive Environment

UNCG is a Military Friendly School for the fourth straight year, putting it in the top 15 percent of colleges and universities nationwide that are doing the most to support veterans and ensure their success.

UNCG is ranked among the best colleges for your money nationwide by College Factual, a new site that guides students through the college selection process.

The Education Trust singles out UNCG among the nation’s universities for its success at closing the gap in graduation rates between black and white students.

Engaged Community

For the fifth year in a row, UNCG has earned the “Tree Campus USA” designation for promoting healthy trees and encouraging the spirit of conservation. 

UNCG’s innovative dynamic mailbox system has been honored as one of University Business Magazine’s Models of Efficiency.

For the eighth consecutive year, UNCG is highlighted on Washington Monthly’s list of American universities that contribute most to the public good.

Careers at UNCG

UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.

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336-334-5009
Location
723 Kenilworth Street
Greensboro
NC
27402
United States

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