Academic Success Coordinator

Overview

Job Title: Academic Success Coordinator*

Location: Summerville Campus

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 278196

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. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia. Our mission and values are available online at the university website.

The Academic Success Coordinator will plan, develop, and manage the implementation and monitoring of tutoring and academic support programs related to math and the physical sciences in general education courses for the Academic Success Center (ASC) at Augusta University. The ASC supports a range of students, from high achieving individuals to those experiencing temporary academic difficulties, as they realize their academic potential.

The Coordinator will collaborate with faculty across campus to learn about academic content needs, integrate course requirements into the tutoring program, and provide students with effective tutoring and encouragement in lower-division math, biology, chemistry and physics courses. Programming responsibilities include one-on-one peer tutoring, group tutoring, online tutoring modules, and supplemental instruction. The position will also lead seminars and workshops, work with students one-on-one and in group settings, and provide coaching in life skills/academic success strategies.

• Manage the Academic Success programming in designated areas: develop and maintain a tutoring program for content courses; recruit, screen, orient, train and professionally develop student-tutors; develop a comprehensive tutoring schedule; manage tutor work schedules and provide ongoing supervision for a large tutoring staff; coordinate with ASC office manager for payroll and documentation of student tutors.
• Support ASC goals across the university: collaborate with faculty on subject matter content to ensure tutoring supports academic course content; provide feedback and follow-up with faculty on student progress; serve as liaison with appropriate university programs and services to promote student academic success.
• Engage in data collection and reporting: maintain data related to student enrollment, attendance, retention, and benchmarking for program assessment using Navigate and AU data resources; create regular reports on tutoring services.
• Develop a virtual presence for ASC: develop online learning modules in academic specialty fields to supplement general education coursework; create and maintain web content for workshops and seminars.
• Engage with students to promote academic success skills: provide one-on-one and group workshops in academic content areas; provide one-on-one support for academic life skills as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Required: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years of experience working with various student populations. Degrees such as MSc, MEd, MAT and equivalents are accepted.
• Preferred: Knowledge of program development, data gathering, assessment and evaluation skills; excellent problem-solving and organizational skills; flexible attitude and agile approach for a fast-paced work environment.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Experience with BANNER and student tracking software preferred; proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint; ability to work with diverse staff and students; demonstrated experience with teaching, pedagogy and student success strategies; ability to follow directions and implement plans; ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

• Shift: Days/M-F (work outside normal hours may be required)
• Salary: Pay Band B8; salary commensurate with qualifications within the established range
• Benefits: Benefits for full-time staff, including health/dental insurance, retirement options,…