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Job Opportunity: Academic Support Specialist Brody School of Medicine Academic Affairs:Rice UniversityJob description:Academic Support Specialist Brody School of Medicine Academic AffairsBookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this JobPosting DetailsJob Title Academic Support Specialist Brody School of Medicine Academic AffairsPosition Number 950040 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Department HSH BSOM Academic Affairs Department Homepage https://medicine.ecu.edu/studentdevelopment/ Advertising Department ACADEMIC AFFAIRS-BSOM Division Health Sciences Classification Title Counselor Working Title Academic Counselor Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Full Time or Part Time Full Time Recruitment Range Commensurate with Qualifications Position Location (City) Greenville Position Type Non-Faculty Job Category Non-Faculty Instructional & Research Organizational Unit Overview The Office of Student Development and Academic Counseling (OSDAC) function is to provide academic counseling, career guidance, student development and related support services to our learners with emphasis on maximizing the overall educational practice and the achievement of expected learning results. This position will join a team of Learning expertise Specialists to promote the academic success, wellness and development of learners through a full range of services. This position will work collaboratively with offices across the Academic Affairs units to develop strategies to enhance students' learning, development and wellbeing. Job tasks • Identifying and responding to students with academic difficulties to develop academic interventions designed to improve performance. • Providing academic counseling related to the development of effective learning expertise, study strategies, creation of personal study materials, note-taking instruction, and assessment of learning styles, time management, and test preparation, and plan and lead group sessions on the above expertise. • Monitoring changes in students' academic performance to: identify students at risk for underperforming, determining student's need for support and identifying appropriate resources as needed • Counseling students needing remediation on an Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE), or needing remediation plans for USMLE Step 1, Step 2CK, Step 2CS or NBME Clerkship Subject Exams or other exams as needed. • Evaluating program effectiveness • Conducting individual diagnostic interviews and consultative activities for medical students to identify strategies for academic success. • Meeting individually with students who fail an exam or course to assess the student's current learning strategies and level of academic functioning and provide services/interventions as appropriate. • Assisting students to identify and develop learning strategies for potential learning disabilities or differences and making referrals to discapability services when appropriate • Maintaining files for each student who receives services or participates in programs from OSDAC. • Serving as a resource to Curriculum and Promotion/Review Committees, working closely with the Office of Medical Education to report on issues that impede student progress. • Assisting with the formation of Academic Support Teams for learner remediation, forming Individualized Learning Plans and other academic needs • Working closely with the Office of Admissions to determine learning styles and needs of learners as they matriculate into the medical program • Working with pipeline and outreach programs around evaluation and academic development of pre-college and undergraduate learners around health professions program preparedness • Working with the Office of Faculty Development to co-sponsor workshops and offerings to help faculty lgain how learners learn Minimum Education/practice Master's or other advanced degree in Academic Counseling, education, higher education, Educational Psychology, Special Education, or a related field and has specialization in the process of learning and remediation. practice in an academic setting providing intervention strategies to diverse learners. practice in conducting educational workshops, seminars, and small group sessions. knowledge of cognitive development and emotional intelligence Demonstrated strong self-initiative Exceptional computer, organizational, data entry and project management expertise, including demonstrated expertise in Microsoft software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Knowledge of Access is a plus. practice in working with tutoring and/or peer assisted learning program, research, educational assessment, learning expertise development and career development practice License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation none Preferred practice, expertise, Training/Education Be team oriented and user friendly to students, faculty and staff. Be prepared to handle a busy caseload and spontaneous work demands while undertaking projects that require advanced planning and the capability to work at a fast pace. Be culturally competent, possess a strong work ethic and a availability to collaborate. Have proficiency in oral and written communication expertise, public speaking and leading group discussions. Evidence of consciousness of educational demands at the professional level and/or practice providing academic counseling support to professional students. Knowledge and practice with factors interfering with standard academic performance, e.g. social, emotional, cultural, cognitive deficiencies, allowing for differential diagnosis of various learning difficulties. capability to identify students who need referral to a counselor, psychiatrist, or other health care professional. Knowledge and capability to recognize students with learning differences and/or possible learning difficulties, to be able to make appropriate referrals for evaluations when necessary. Knowledge and capability to provide academic counseling regarding learning and study strategies, time management, test taking strategies and compensatory strategies for at-risk students and students with learning differences, and consciousness that learning strategies may have to change with different courses and curriculum responsibilities. Knowledge and sensitivity to critical and subtle issues which can potentially impact academic performance by students from diverse backgrounds. capability to recognize and respond to student needs with appropriate individualized learning strategies for academic success. capability to organize and teach study groups and workshops to help students understand differing learning styles and strategies to help them become more effective learners and test takers. Evidence of capability to establish, meet, and track short-term, mid-range, and long range goals and objectives with minimal direction availability to attend meetings and workshops to insure consciousness of current trends in support of educational excellence and report information to the office to insure their consciousness of these trends. Special Instructions to Applicant Additional Instructions to Applicant In order to be considered for this position, candidates must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, candidates that possess the preferred education and practice must also possess the minimum education/practice, if applicable. Job Open Date 11/03/2021 Open Until Filled Yes Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. Initial Screening Begins 11/17/2021 Rank Level Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46249 AA/EOE East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified candidates from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a discapability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, discapability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or E-Mail: ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu. Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Office of Human Resources Contact Information If you practice any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, Contact Us by the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * Please indicate where you learned about this job vacancy. » Chronicle of Higher Education » CareerBuilder » Greenville everyday Reflector » Raleigh News & Observer » InsightIntoDiversity.com » HigherEdJobs.com » InsideHigherEd.com » Monster.com » Indeed » ECU Website » Other Documents Needed To ApplyRequired Documents» Curriculum Vitae/Resume » Cover Letter » List of ReferencesOptional Documents Skills:
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