Academic Success Coordinator at Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia

Job Description:

Academic Success Coordinator




Job ID: 269404

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. The position will report to the Assistant Director of the Academic Success Center (ASC), a unit designed to support students seeking to improve their academic outcomes, from high-achieving individuals to those experiencing challenges, so they can reach their academic potential and degree goals.





The primary role of the Academic Success Coordinator is to be a student advocate and support their academic journey from beginning to end. Staff at the ASC work with students as individuals and in groups, building relationships and providing a range of support options that connect with the student lifecycle. They 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.





The ASC is a core unit in the Student Success arena, and the ASC Coordinator collaborates closely with staff from Academic Advisement and Career Services to support students as they progress from freshman to seniors. They are assigned to a college and partner with faculty and staff to learn program and faculty expectations, then develop student-centered academic enhancement programming to promote student persistence, retention, and graduation. These programming responsibilities include but are not limited to arranging one-on-one tutoring, small group tutoring, providing direct classroom and course support, and collaborating with college leadership and faculty to provide support options for students in the college.


The ASC Coordinator needs to have strong analytic skills and be comfortable with using data to inform decisions. This position requires strong data analysis skills to assess the effectiveness of programming, track student outcomes, monitor student progression and retention rates, and develop regular reports on student outcomes by college. Familiarity with Excel is key, and experience with student information systems such as EABNavigate is preferred. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential in this arena.



Responsibilities


The duties include, but are not limited to:



ENGAGE WITH STUDENTS TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC SUCCESS: Meet one-on-one with students in assigned college to create success plans, track progress, and provide support. Host workshops in academic content area and success skills, such as study strategies and time management. Teach a one-hour credit course housed in the ASC as needed.



MANAGE THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMMING IN DESIGNATED AREAS THROUGH: Developing and maintaining academic support programming for a college.
Implementing 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 education modules or support options as needed



ENGAGE IN DATA COLLECTION AND DEVELOP PROGRESS REPORTS THROUGH: Maintaining data related to student enrollment, attendance, and retention and tracking of benchmarks for program assessment. Creating regular reports on academic support services for an assigned college.



SUPPORT THE GOALS OF THE ASC THROUGHOUT THE UNIVERSITY BY: Collaborating and communicating with faculty to ensure tutoring supports academic course content, arrange class-based workshops, and provide course learning assistants. Providing feedback and follow-up with faculty on student progress. In conjunction with the ASC leadership. serving as liaison and collaborating with appropriate University programs, services, and organizations to develop programming to promote student academic success.



OTHER DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned.



Required Qualifications


Master's degree from an accredited college or University in related field and two years of experience working with various student populations.



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.



Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities



KNOWLEDGE



Demonstrated experience working with students for academic success.


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.


Demonstrated proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint or comparable software programs.


Experience with BANNER and student tracking software preferred.


Multicultural competencies, knowledge and experience working and interacting effectively with diverse groups of staff, faculty, and student populations.



SKILLS



Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills



ABILITIES



Ability to maintain confidentiality



Shift/Salary/Benefits


Shift: Monday-Friday (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- Midpoint:$52,533


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.


Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.


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/
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Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee


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