"SOMA - Student Achievement Specialist"

SOMA - Student Achievement Specialist

Job Type: Full-time

Description: A.T. Still University's School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) is seeking a full-time exempt Student Achievement Specialist on the Mesa, Arizona campus. The Student Achievement Success Specialist is responsible for the student support and delivery of SOMA-specific student services, academic advising support, and career advising to all ATSU-SOMA students.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support the 4-year academic support and advising program for ATSU-SOMA students, from pre-matriculation through graduation.
• Support the 4-year career counseling and advising program for ATSU-SOMA students, from pre-matriculation through graduation.
• Track and provide support to students requiring additional academic assistance, while ensuring the implementation of appropriate resources and services to enhance their chances of success at ATSU-SOMA.
• Counsel students needing improvement in academic or professional performance.
• Participate in the development and delivery of DEI-based support and curriculum for ATSU-SOMA students, faculty, and staff.
• Support the resources developed by the Student Achievement Success Team including, but not limited to: the ATSU SOMAGo app, SAT Website, ProgressIQ for student support and advising, Advisor Handbook, and Board preparation materials.
• Participating in the production of the MSPE for graduating students, orientation, and PDSA.
• Participating in Professional Development on campus and through national conferences as applicable to the work of the SAST.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director, Student Achievement Team.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Student Services, Education, Counseling or Related Field.
• 1-2 years prior experience.
• The successful applicant will have demonstrated success in promoting a culturally rich environment that values and appreciates diversity.
• The applicant should have a common understanding of bias, what it means to be culturally proficient, and demonstrate success at mitigating differences.
• The applicant should have familiarity with the principles and practice of osteopathic medicine.
• Organization skills.
• Collaborative mindset.
• Professional behavior.
• Compassion, patience, and approachability.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.

A.T. University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.