"Academic Success Coordinator"

Job Summary

The Academic Success Coordinator will plan, develop, and manage the implementation and monitoring of tutoring and academic support programs related to math and the physical sciences in general education courses for the Academic Success Center (ASC) at Augusta University. The ASC is designed to support a range of students, from high achieving individuals to those experiencing temporary academic difficulties, as they seek to realize their academic potential. The Academic Success Coordinator will collaborate with faculty across campus to learn about academic content needs, integrate course requirements into the tutoring program, and provide students with effective tutoring and encouragement in lower-division math, biology, chemistry and physics courses. Programming responsibilities includes one-on-one peer tutoring, group tutoring, online tutoring modules, and supplemental instruction (SD). This position will also lead seminars and workshops, work with students one-on-one and in group settings, and provide coaching in life skills/academic success strategies.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• MANAGE THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMMING IN DESIGNATED AREAS: Developing and maintaining a tutoring program for content courses. Developing and implementing effective processes of staffing ASC with student-tutors including recruitment, screening, orientations, pedagogical training programs, and professional development. Developing a comprehensive tutoring schedule. Manage tutor work schedules and provide ongoing supervision for large tutoring staff. Work closely with ASC office manager for payroll and documentation of student tutors.
• SUPPORT THE GOALS OF THE ASC THROUGHOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Collaborating and communicating with faculty regarding subject matter content to ensure tutoring supports academic course content. Providing feedback and follow-up with faculty on student progress. In conjunction with the Executive Director, serving as liaison and collaborating with appropriate University programs, services, organizations to develop programming to promote students' academic success.
• ENGAGE IN DATA COLLECTION AND DEVELOP REPORTS: Maintaining data related to student enrollment, attendance, retention and tracking of benchmarks for program assessment utilizing Navigate and AU data resources. Creating regular reports on tutoring services.
• DEVELOP A VIRTUAL PRESENCE FOR ASC: Develop online learning modules in academic specialty fields to supplement general education coursework. Create and maintain web content for workshops/seminars etc.
• ENGAGE WITH STUDENTS TO PROMOTE ACADEMIC SUCCESS SKILLS: Provide one-on-one and group workshops in academic content area. Provide one-on-one support to students in academic life skills as needed.
• OTHER DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree from accredited college or university in related field and two years of experience working with various student populations. MSc, MEd, MAT and equivalents accepted.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of program development, data gathering, assessment and evaluation skills. Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to recognize opportunities and experience in developing innovative programs. Flexible attitude and agile approach for a fast-paced work environment. Experience with BANNER and student tracking software preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint or comparable software programs
Knowledge and experience working and interacting effectively with various groups of staff

SKILLS
Demonstrated experience working with students for academic success
Demonstrated experience with teaching, pedagogy and pedagogical strategies

ABILITIES
Ability to follow directions, implement plans and then respond /follow up with FYE/SYE Director & Coordinator
Demonstrated ability in working as part of a team, establishing rapport and collaborating with a variety of organization stakeholders.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)
Pay Band: B8
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.