Academic Coordinator & Data Specialist (TRIO)
Job description
The Academic Coordinator and Data Specialist for participants in the Student Support Services program will train, supervise and evaluate project tutors, and will assist in the documentation of academic need. They are responsible for developing and providing direct services to students in support of their academic achievement, persistence, graduation and transfer, as well as, data entry of services and keeping up-to-date records of TRIO participants. The position provides academic support services to students selected to participate in the grant funded Student Support Services program which targets students who are low income, first generation or disabled.
Essential Functions:
- Assist in participant recruitment and selection by assessing the academic needs and maintaining evaluation records
- Collect and maintain selection criteria information
- Provide career and academic advising for SSS participants (including referral as necessary for personal or career counseling) on an individual or small group basis
- Assist in the development of the Education Action Plan (EAP) and document results of services provided by SSS
- Maintain up-to-date files and student data, student applications
- Identify, train, assign and supervise tutors who work with participants and evaluate academic success and student learning data
- Use appropriate evaluation tests to continually assess the progress of each student
- Provide tutors and participants with relevant instructional aids
- Consult with the faculty concerning SSS participants
- Evaluate college transcripts against four-year college/university curriculum guides to facilitate transfer
- Collect, analyze and report demographic data and assist in project evaluation
- Track SSS participants for the purpose of collecting data on retention, graduation, grade point averages, and transfer rates for project evaluation
- Serve as an advocate for SSS-eligible students
- Setup and maintain program files, process forms, maintain signature log, files for participant information, special projects, etc.
- Maintain confidentiality of information.
- Maintain accurate records of student participation in services and activities.
- Keep students informed of events and growth opportunities on and off campus.
- Promotes relationships with transfer institutions, and informs advisors as changes occur.
Supplemental Functions:
- Serves on college committees.
- Participates in other college activities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
1. Must be able to work a flexible schedule as evening and weekend work is required.
2. Based at Lawrenceburg but requires travel to other sites and centers.
3. Extensive use of personal computer.
Titles Supervised:
Part-time program personnel as assigned
Requirements of the Position
Education, Training and Experience Required:
1. Baccalaureate degree in education
2. Two or more years of data collection and entry and/or audit experience
3. Two or more years experience working with low income, first generation, or students with disabilities
4. Familiarity with college academic requirements
Education, Training and Experience Preferred:
1. Work experience with TRIO, especially Student Support Services
2. Experience in educational assessment and evaluation
3. Preference will be given to individuals who have overcome educational and economic barriers similar to the target population
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Work Characteristics:
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; knowledge of personal counseling, career counseling, and testing; conflict-resolution and referral skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
- Ability to work with diverse faculty, staff, students, and community members.
- Ability to work well as an effective team member.
- Computer, office management, and organizational skills.
Hiring Salary Range: $39,584 - 49,480
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: No
Requisition Number: req8034
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