Academic Success Coordinator

Augusta University

Augusta, GA

ID: 7119615 (Ref.No. ej-3691371)
Posted: December 5, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description



Academic Success Coordinator

Augusta University


Job ID: 252383
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 9,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

Location
Augusta University -
Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus:
2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information
Our mission is to facilitate student success by providing student-centered support services with a wide variety of opportunities to increase the quality of their educational experience so they can reach their academic potential.

Job Summary
The Academic Success Coordinator will plan, develop, and manage the implementation and monitoring of tutoring and academic support programs related to specific degree programs and colleges in the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and Business arenas for the Academic Success Center (ASC) at Augusta University. The Academic Success Coordinator collaborates with faculty across campus to learn about academic content needs, integrate course requirements in to the tutoring program, and provide students with effective tutoring and encouragement in courses.

Programming responsibilities includes one-on-one peer tutoring, group tutoring, online tutoring modules, and supplemental instruction (SI). This position will also lead seminars and workshops, work with students one-on-one and in group settings, and, as needed, provide coaching in life skills/academic success strategies.

The role requires proficiency with data analysis and will include data gathering, assessment and monitoring of student retention and progression rates in the academic area. Critical thinking and problem solving skills are essential.

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 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 by:
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 through:
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 field 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

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Three years' work experience in student facing role.

Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
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.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
Detail-oriented with strong organizational, prioritization and multi-tasking skills

KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrated experience with instruction, pedagogy and pedagogical strategies for academic success
Demonstrated ability in working as part of a team, establishing rapport and collaborating with a variety of organization stakeholders
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint or comparable software programs. Experience with BANNER and Navigate, student tracking software, preferred
Multicultural competencies, knowledge and experience working and interacting effectively with diverse groups of staff, faculty, and student populations

Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

Pay Grade: 15

Salary: Minimum $38,913.00/Annually - $52,533.00/Annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: 11/30/22 - 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. Consider applying with us today!

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.

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.

Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

To apply, please visit: https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=252383&PostingSeq=1



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