Academic Support Programs Specialist

Job Description

  • Job code: 011003
  • Pay grade: D
  • Pay type: Exempt/salaried

General summary

Oversees and coordinates programs within Academic Success Programs. Monitors Â鶹´«Ã½s’ progress and provides academic support.

Major duties

  • Holds individual meetings with Â鶹´«Ã½s to address concerns and answer questions.
  • Provides academic advising to incoming and currently enrolled Â鶹´«Ã½s. Coaches and assists with goal setting for Â鶹´«Ã½s pursuing undergraduate degrees.
  • Supports and coordinates programs within Academic Success Programs. Communicates with Â鶹´«Ã½s, staff, and administrators regarding the mission, purpose, and progress of these programs.
  • Works with University offices to identify eligible Â鶹´«Ã½s for appropriate programs. Manages mailings to eligible Â鶹´«Ã½s, reviews applications, and refers applicants as needed. Oversees the orientation process.
  • Collaborates with the University offices to identify eligible Â鶹´«Ã½s for appropriate scholarships. Coordinates the scholarship selection process.
  • Identifies and coordinates activities and events to enrich the scholarship experience. Responsible for planning, attending, marketing, and directing events.
  • Assists with providing academic interventions to incoming and currently enrolled Academic Support Program Â鶹´«Ã½s. Identifies and addresses institutional practices and policies that negatively impact Â鶹´«Ã½ success.
  • Hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises Â鶹´«Ã½ employees.

Minimum qualifications

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

Required education

  • Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.

Required experience

  • Two years' relevant experience.
  • Experience with advising.
  • Experience teaching and working with historically underserved and first-generation Â鶹´«Ã½ populations.

Physical requirements

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.

Working conditions

Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Revised: 2024-11-01

This description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the above job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.