Academic Success Coordinator
Job ID: 278683
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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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 10,500 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. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University -
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Job Summary
The Academic Success Coordinator will plan, develop, and manage the implementation and monitoring of student academic support related to a college or school at Augusta University and a designated population, such as transfers or athletes. The position reports to the Assistant Director of the Academic Success Center (ASC), a unit designed to support students seeking to improve their academic outcomes.
As student advocates who support the academic journey from beginning to end, coordinators meet one-on-one with students in an assigned college for academic success planning and lead seminars and workshops to provide coaching in life skills/academic success strategies. Coordinators are assigned to a college and partner with faculty and staff to develop student-centered academic programming to promote student retention and persistence.
The ASC Coordinator must have strong analytic skills and be comfortable using data to inform decisions. This includes strong data analysis skills to assess the effectiveness of programming, track student outcomes, monitor student progression, and develop reports on student outcomes. Familiarity with Excel is key and experience with student information systems such as EAB Navigate is preferred. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential in this arena.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
ENGAGE WITH STUDENTS TO SUPPORT THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS: Develop and maintain academic support programming for a college. Implement effective processes for peer educators including recruitment, screening, orientations, pedagogical training programs, and professional development. Collaborate with unit staff to develop a comprehensive tutoring schedule each semester. Develop online resources as needed.
MANAGE THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMMING IN DESIGNATED AREAS: Develop and maintain academic support programming for a college. Implement effective processes for peer educators including recruitment, screening, orientations, pedagogical training programs, and professional development. Collaborate with unit staff to develop a comprehensive tutoring schedule each semester. Develop online resources as needed. Teach Academic Success Instruction and Innovations (ASII) 1101 ' Learning for Success'.
ENGAGE IN DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Document meetings and updates on student progress in the electronic records system. Generating timely reports to ensure up-to-date information is shared with institutional partners. Maintain data related to student enrollment, attendance, retention, and tracking of benchmarks for program assessment and development.
SUPPORT THE GOALS OF THE ASC THROUGHOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Collaborate and communicate with faculty to ensure tutoring supports academic course content, arrange class-based workshops, and provide course learning assistants. Provide feedback and follow-up with faculty on student progress. In conjunction with the ASC leadership. serve as liaison and collaborate with appropriate University programs, services, and organizations to develop programming to promote students' academic success.
OTHER DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and 2 (two) years of experience working with various student populations. MSc, MEd, MAT, and equivalents accepted.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with BANNER and student tracking software preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/ databases.
Experience with BANNER and student tracking software preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of higher education coursework and processes.
Demonstrated experience with teaching, pedagogy, and pedagogical strategies.
Demonstrated ability in working as part of a team, establishing rapport, and collaborating with a variety of organization stakeholders.
Knowledge of program development, data gathering, assessment and evaluation skills.
Demonstrated experience working with students for academic success.
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational, prioritization, and customer service skills.
Flexible attitude and agile approach for a fast-paced work environment.
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Demonstrated ability in working as part of a team, establishing rapport, and collaborating with a variety of organization stakeholders.
Knowledge and experience working and interacting effectively with all groups of staff, faculty, and student populations.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; Monday-Friday (work outside of normal business hours may be required)
Pay Band: B8
Salary: $45,400/annually
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. 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.
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.
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!
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