Academic Success Coordinator

Academic Success Coordinator

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 12,000 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.

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 and a special population, such as transfers or athletes. The position reports to the Assistant Director of the Academic Success Center (ASC), a unit designed to support students seeking to improve their academic outcomes. As a student advocate who supports the academic journey from beginning to end, coordinators 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. They are assigned to a college and partner with faculty and staff to develop student-centered academic programming to promote student retention and persistence. The ASC Coordinator needs to have strong analytic skills and be comfortable with using data to inform decisions. This includes strong data analysis skills to assess the effectiveness of programming, track student outcomes, monitor student progression, and develop reports on student outcomes. Familiarity with Excel is key, and experience with student information systems such as EAB Navigate is preferred. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential in this arena.

The duties include, but are not limited to: ENGAGE WITH STUDENTS TO SUPPORT THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS: 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. Collaborating with unit staff to develop a comprehensive tutoring schedule each semester. Developing online resources as needed. MANAGE THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMMING IN DESIGNATED AREAS: 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. Collaborating with unit staff to develop a comprehensive tutoring schedule each semester. Developing online resources as needed. Teaching Academic Success Instruction and Innovations (ASII) 1101, Learning for Success. ENGAGE IN DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Documenting meetings and updates on student progress in the electronic records system. Generating timely reports to ensure up-to-date information is shared with institutional partners. Maintaining data related to student enrollment, attendance, retention, and tracking of benchmarks for program assessment and development. SUPPORT THE GOALS OF THE ASC THROUGHOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Collaborating and communicating with faculty to ensure tutoring supports academic course content, arranging class-based workshops, and providing course learning assistants. Providing feedback and follow-up with faculty on student progress. In conjunction with ASC leadership, serving as a liaison and collaborating with appropriate University programs, services, and organizations to develop programming to promote students' academic success. OTHER DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned.

Master's Degree from an Accredited College or University in a related field and 2 years of experience working with various student populations. MA, MSc, MEd, MAT and equivalents accepted.

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 Demonstrated knowledge of higher education coursework and processes. 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 student tracking software preferred. ABILITIES 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 various groups of staff, faculty, and student populations. Awareness of, and interest in, the academic journey of student athletes.

Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required) Pay Band: B8 Salary: $45,400.00/Annually-$54,000/Annually 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.

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 and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. 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.

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.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Consider applying with us today! Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.