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    Academic Success Coordinator

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    WARTBURG COLLEGE
    Title of Position: Academic Success Coordinator
     
    Function of Position:
    The Academic Resource Center (ARC) supports the academic success of all Wartburg students while focusing intentionally on students who face barriers to academic success and creating programming for in-semester academic intervention. Responsible to the Academic Success Programs Director, the Academic Success Coordinator provides proactive academic and personal guidance to students throughout their undergraduate careers to address academic skills gaps, develop executive functioning behavior, and enhance socio-emotional well-being. This position is also responsible for overseeing peer tutoring and writing consultation services, including hiring, training, and supervision of peer tutors and collaboration with academic departments. This is a full-time, 10-month position.
     
    Duties and Responsibilities:
    1. Provide proactive academic support and accountability to students identified by academic recovery processes. Manage an on-going caseload of assigned students who fall into categories of academic probation, academic notice, and supported admits based on incoming GPA. (30%)
    2. Coordinate and respond to just-in-time academic intervention initiatives through formal and informal referrals by conducting self-assessments and creating academic success plans. Collaborate with campus partners to develop and implement academic resources that promote a successful transition to college and maintain those supports as needed. (30%)
    3. Manage peer tutoring and writing consultation services including (1) recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, supervising, and assessing student employees; (2) collaborating with ARC staff, academic departments, and athletics to ensure effective academic support; (3) assessing services regularly to determine gaps in student needs, eliminate duplication, and increase efficiency. (20%)
    4. Maintain up to date documentation of work with students using Gateway, a Pharos360 student success platform. (10%)
    5. Design and facilitate workshops for students on topics such as time management, goal setting, test prep, etc. Potential contribution to developing and instructing learning strategies courses for specific populations. (5%)
    6. Promote and represent the Academic Resource Center and its services at various campus and community functions. Including participation with institutional committees, classroom visits, and at events such as Visit Days, Scholarship Days, Summer Orientation Advising and Registration, etc. (5%)
    Supervision:
    Employee works independently toward established objectives requiring the use of a wide range of procedures. Employee prioritizes own work and resolves unusual cases in consultation with supervisor.
     
    Required Qualifications:
    Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience teaching or mentoring in either a formal or informal education setting
    • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
    • Effective time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
    • Ability to maintain professional relationships and boundaries with college students
    • Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics and pressures of college students and a strong interest in actively engaging to support student success and satisfaction
    Preferred Qualifications:
    Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, Education, or related field and prior experience working in a higher education setting, including:
    • Supporting students with academic, personal, and professional success plans
    • Creating and facilitating presentations or workshop content
    • Utilizing or overseeing student support services like tutoring and writing consultation
    • Supervision of student employees
    Application Procedure:
    Please upload the following by visiting https://www.wartburg.edu/hr/positions/:
    1) resume
    2) a letter of interest including a statement regarding qualities within the context of the Wartburg College mission
    3) contact information for three references.
    See www.wartburg.edu for further information about the college and the city of Waverly. Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

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    Additional Info

    Job Type : Full-Time

    Education Level : Bachelors Degree

    Experience Level : Mid to Senior Level

    Job Function : Administrative

    How To Apply : https://www.wartburg.edu/hr/positions/

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