West Coast University Hiring for Academic Resource Specialist Job at Dallas, TX Full Time

SUMMARY:

Reporting directly to the campus Academic Dean and working closely with Student Affairs, the Registrar’s office, and Faculty, the GE Specialist is responsible for delivering and maintaining a comprehensive persistence success and remediation system at the campus level, utilizing approved resources to ensure student persistence and success. Oversees all academic action plans provided to General Education (GE) students at the campus level. Follows-up on all letters of concern generated by faculty. Maintains relationships with students while enrolled in GE courses. Participates in: faculty meetings, Student Affairs persistence meetings, instructional seminars, in-service training sessions, GE curriculum committee, campus all-faculty meetings, student functions, open houses, and new student orientations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains a comprehensive tracking and reporting system for all GE students identified as at-risk.
• Creates persistence and remediation reports for the campus Academic Dean and Director of Student Affairs and make recommendations for process improvement.
• Facilitates meetings, according to an established scheduling system, with at risk GE students.
• Works directly with students and faculty to develop a comprehensive academic action plan based on individual academic deficiencies
• Provides student support to at risk, SAP warning students, students with more than one prior course fail, re-entry students, LOA return students, and students with other documented at-risk conditions as identified by Academic Dean and or Director of Student Affairs
• Monitors and evaluates students’ progress toward completing the academic action plan, implementing a measurable strategy for students that do not complete the assigned plan.
• Assists with ensuring that all remediation and tutoring services provided to GE students at the campus are used effectively.
• Researches remediation and tutoring resources for implementation into a resource pool available university-wide.
• Collects and analyzes evaluation feedback from students and faculty utilizing multiple strategies.
• Meets regularly with GE Specialists at other campus to ensure university-wide consistency.
• Assists Campus Academic Dean and University Chair of General Education with strategic planning for process improvements as needed.

EDUCATION:

• Master’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university, which includes course work in education or instructional design required.
• Two-three years of experience relevant to the position.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

• Two-three years of experience relevant to the position.
• Leadership knowledge in the higher education field to cultivate a learner-centered environment and to foster excellence.
• Knowledge in technological support and delivery of program area and services.
• Knowledge and evidence of strong supervisory and management skills as applicable to specialized program area.
• Knowledge of state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance and other regulatory standards
• Experience with MS Office.
• Knowledge of applicable databases and computer application systems to supply the most accurate information, reports and projections.
• Preferred:

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ABOUT US

For over 100 years, West Coast University has been educating and preparing students for professional careers across our six campuses located in Southern California, Dallas, Miami, and Online. As part of our unique student-centric approach to advanced healthcare education you will be empowering future healthcare professionals. At West Coast University our students are Ahead of the Curve. Our Mission is to embrace a student-centric learning partnership that leads to professional success. We deliver transformational education within a culture of integrity and personal accountability.

Our benefited faculty and associates are offered a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health & Wellness
• Financial & Retirement
• Family & Parenting
• Vacation & Time Off
• Perks & Discount
• Professional Development

West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically-diverse population.

Campus: WCU Dallas
Function: Professional