Academic Services and Student Transition Faculty

Description


JOB SUMMARY : As an Instructor of Academic Services and Student Transition, the faculty member provides leadership to a collaborative campus-wide culture for student success. Specifically, provides oversight, leadership and overall day-to-day oversight which includes but is not limited to Success Coaching, First Year Experience, and Transfer Student Services; In addition, the Individual must possess strong communication, interpersonal, and organization skills. Provides student advisement and associated services as appropriate.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following are a list of exercises that may be required as a member of the faculty from time to time:

• Promotes and preserves the mission of LECOM;
• Works cooperatively with colleges and departments on programs that support undergraduate student transition and success, including but not limited to financial aid, Admissions, and others;
• Serves as a point of contact and provides success coaching on a walk-in or appointment basis and makes referrals to appropriate campus resources, school advising offices, academic departments, career center, and other resources as necessary, and provides relevant presentations to students;
• Stays abreast of developments in the field of student persistence and academic success;
• Develops, oversees and assesses programs and services that are informed by best practices in higher education to improve retention and graduation rates and empower undergraduates to succeed academically;
• Supports student success (retention, graduation, participation in high-impact practices, career outcomes, wellbeing);
• Review school life balance by discussing approaches to being successful in school (i.e. healthy eating, sleep review, study habits...etc.);
• Manages and facilitates program activities, to include presentation, classes, trainings, conferences, seminars, and/or other special projects;
• Oversees assessment, continuous improvement, technology and accountability initiatives;
• Oversees communications, promotions and public relations related to Student Transition and Success programing and other appropriate initiatives;
• Facilitates professional development opportunities for staff members;
• Serves on committees as appropriate;
• Presents to students through classroom and department opportunities, and student organizations;
• Participates in a duty rotation with Student Affairs;
• Occasional evening, night or weekend work required;
• Completes an annual Self-Assessment;
• Maintains the confidentiality of all proprietary information of LECOM and all student educational records and comply with the provisions of FERPA;
• Faculty member will contribute and be responsible for overall student success, including, but not limited to, advising and student outcomes;
• Faculty member will contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction;
• Faculty member will participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience;
• Faculty member will commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach; and
• Other duties at the direction of the Assistant Dean or his/her designee as required / needed to maintain an efficient and effective Institution.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Minimum Requirements


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS : Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of student and patient's privacy (i.e. FERPA, HIPAA...etc.);
• Strong communications skills are essential, as well as, experience in the generation, analysis and dissemination of data;
• Extensive knowledge of integrated databases and software (Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, as well as, accurate data entry skills;
• Promote evidence-based decision-making across the Institution for program review, strategic planning, and policy development;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Maintaining an established work schedule;
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy;
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through;
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands;
• Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships;
• The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;
• The ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM;
• The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner; and
• Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the Institution's needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to: a minimum of a Master's Degree from an accredited program required. Successful experience in a higher education institution required.