"Senior Academic Support Specialist, WR - Retiree, Part-Time"

Job Details

Senior Academic Support Specialist, WR - Retiree, Part-Time
Job ID: 295001
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Coordinates and oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of academic programs and interconnected projects, often comprising a series of closely linked subprograms or related activities. Manages study sessions, developing course-specific learning materials, and fostering an interactive learning environment to enhance student understanding and success. Serves as a liaison between faculty, students, and academic departments, ensuring alignment with course objectives and student needs.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manages the design, implementation, and execution of academic programs, research projects, and additional initiatives.
2. Leads instructional sessions, facilitating collaborative learning environments where students can engage with course material and each other.
3. Design and implement instructional materials, study guides, and practice problems tailored to specific courses.
4. Ensures the delivery of high-quality programs that meet the needs of students and instructors and adjusts course content as necessary.
5. Acts as the primary liaison between internal and external stakeholders regarding all aspects of program activities.
6. May promote the program to students and faculty through class announcements, emails, and other communication channels. Participates in campus events, workshops, or webinars to increase awareness of the program and its benefits for students.
7. Designates external locations for field experiences, internships, and alternative course delivery venues.
8. Projects enrollment numbers, revenue, and expenses for program
9. Coordinates the activities of staff, instructors, and student assistants as necessary for program success.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Required Experience
Five (5) years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Instructional Design experience
Adult Education experience
Program Management experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
Able to organize resources and establish priorities
Able to deal with multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of management principles and practices
Participates in program-related associations, memberships, and educational partnerships

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette