Academic Success Coordinator

Position Number: 617502

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1 = 40 hours/week, 12
months

EEO-1 Category
Professionals

SOC Code
25-9031 – Instructional
Coordinators

Be an Eagle – Where Purpose Takes Flight!

Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more
than an institution-we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in
Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910,
fostering innovation and progress.

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support
your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape
the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.

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Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits
available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and
  Sick Leave
• Community Service Leave
• NC State – Health Benefits
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account,
  Life Insurance and more
• 11-12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount and more.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The School of Education oversees the university’s educator
preparation program (EPP). The EPP is multifaceted and provides many services and
programming in the area of teacher education. The overarching goal of the School of Education is to prepare students for careers in
education.

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of the Academic Success Coordinator
is to support students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving meaningful academic progress within the postsecondary
environment by providing individualized coaching, instructional coordination, and progress monitoring. This position works closely with
students, faculty, and program staff to align academic expectations with student strengths and learning needs, facilitate access to
inclusive coursework and learning support, and promote the development of academic skills, self-advocacy, and independence. Through ongoing
collaboration and data informed support, the Academic Success Coordinator ensures that academic experiences contribute directly to students’
overall success, credential attainment, and post-program outcomes

Required Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to working and serving students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and
  their families.
• Relevant experience working in engagement, coordination, community partnerships, or student services in higher
  education or nonprofit/community settings. Experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to provide person-centered academic
  coaching that supports diverse learning needs and promotes student independence in a postsecondary environment.
• Ability to
  collaborate with faculty and instructional staff to facilitate inclusive learning experiences while maintaining academic integrity.
• Ability to plan, monitor, and document student academic progress using data-informed and goal-driven practices.
• Ability to
  communicate effectively and collaborate with students, families, faculty, and multidisciplinary program staff.

Minimum
Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling or related field
• Demonstrated commitment to working and serving students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
• Relevant experience working in engagement, coordination, community partnerships, or student services in higher education or
  nonprofit/community settings. Experience working with diverse populations.
• Master’s preferred

Licenses or
Certification required by Statute or Regulation

n/a

Equal Opportunity Employer

Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU)
reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina
Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees,
or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability,
political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the
University’s internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel
matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers,
separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and
recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.

Function
Communication (Presentations, Oral, and Written)

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the
function.

• Consult with faculty to support inclusive instructional strategies and appropriate course adaptations.
• Assist in modifying instructional materials, assignments, and assessments in alignment with student goals.
• Coordinate
  supplemental instruction, tutoring, or study supports as needed.
• Help bridge communication between students and faculty regarding
  academic expectations.

Function
Coaching/Mentoring

Describe the specific tasks and
responsibilities related to the function.

• Provide one-on-one and small-group academic coaching to students with
  intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
• Support students with study skills, organization, time
  management, and assignment completion.
• Encourage development of self-advocacy skills related to academic needs and learning
  preferences.
• Adjust levels of support over time to promote increasing academic independence.

Function
Program Monitoring and Administration

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the
function.

• Support development and implementation of individualized academic goals within student success or learning
  plans.
• Monitor academic performance and engagement in coursework and program classes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of
  student progress, outcomes, and support strategies.
• Contribute data and narrative summaries for internal reporting, accreditation,
  or funding requirements.

Function
Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Describe the
specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

• Communicate regularly with students regarding academic
  progress and expectations.
• Collaborate with other IPSE staff (e.g., employment specialists,
  campus/community coordinators) to align academic and non-academic supports.
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and program
  planning activities.
• Uphold confidentiality, ethical standards, and inclusive communication practices.

Posting
Number: EPA03494P

Close Date: 04/22/2026

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