FGCU: Academic Retention Coordinator, Req. #2455

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Job Details Position Information Working Title Academic Retention Coordinator, Req. #2455   Requisition Number 2455   Department 270200 - Center for Academic Achievement   Advertised Salary Range $34,000 to negotiable   Class Code 9241   FTE 1.0   Job Type Regular   Job Classification Administrative & Professional   Location Fort Myers, FL - Main Campus   Job Close Date 09-30-2015 Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Education, Counseling, Advising, or other closely related field. Two (2) years of appropriate experience in education, counseling, advising, academic retention, or other closely related area; or Master's degree from an accredited institution in Education, Higher Education, Counseling, or other closely related field.   Preferred Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited institution in Education, Higher Education, Counseling, Advising, or closely related field and two years of experience working with students within a Higher Education Institution. Experience in student academic advising, a college/university learning center, and/or counseling. Experience designing and/or coordinating a peer mentoring program. Experience in designing academic support programs, addressing special characteristics, interests, and backgrounds. Experience working with undergraduate and diverse students. Experience collecting and researching data for assessment.   Special Instructions to Applicants Because applications and materials are subject to public review and retention under Florida's Public Records Law, please DO NOT send examples of your project/scholarship unless requested to do so. Therefore all submitted materials including articles, disks, slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE RETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become the property of FGCU. For faculty vacancies, it is expected that a copy of the transcript of the applicant's highest degree in the field of instruction will be scanned and attached in SOAR as part of the application package. Under Florida's Public Records law, applications will be available for public review upon request and become property of FGCU.   Other Information: Required Licenses/Certifications and Other Specific Requirements of Law: Police background check & fingerprinting Adhere to FERPA Requirements (Buckley Amendment)   General Summary Statement: Reporting to the Director of Academic Programs, participates in the development, coordination, and implementation of retention initiatives to ensure student success. Provides individual academic coaching and guidance to students in procedural processes and responsibilities necessary to graduate.   Other Licenses & Certifications: Quicklink to Posting jobs.fgcu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54324   A&P/Faculty Job Responsibilities 7 Records Function Type: Job Duty: Order of Importance Essential Supports the Director, Academic Programs by recommending strategies and initiatives to collect data, evaluate retention efforts, analyze retention data, and improve graduation and retention rates. Coordinates academic support services that will increase retention and graduation rates of undergraduate students. Coordinates the Academic Retention Program, to include the Step Ahead Program, Eagle Success Program, other CAA services, and programs for students with academic holds. 1 Essential Coordinates academic support services and programs, within the CAA's Academic Retention Program, that will increase retention and graduation rates of undergraduate students, to include the Step Ahead Program, programs targeting students with academic holds, and other programs associated with student success initiatives. 2 Essential Provides individualized academic coaching to students, in order to promote the development of college success skills, serve as a guide for attaining their individual academic goals, increase student knowledge and access to campus resources, and facilitate holistic student development essential to student success and retention. Assists in coordinating and delivering programs and services specifically for students with academic holds. 3 Essential Manages the CAA's Peer Academic Leader Program (PAL), to include recruiting, interviewing, selecting, training, and supervising Peer Academic Leaders (PAL). Develops and organizes PAL schedule. Keeps accurate records of contact information PAL staff. 4 Essential Designs and implements Student Success Workshops, and provides support to other Center for Academic Achievement (CAA) programs such as the Instructional Support Program, and assists Director and other CAA staff in overseeing student workers, volunteers, and OPS staff. Manages data collection, evaluation, and analysis for reporting and program assessments. Tracks and collects data of Peer Academic Leader Program and other CAA programs that address the unique needs of the CAA student population in order to support academic success and retention, and enhance academic development. 5 Essential Updates and maintains the CAA policies and procedures, as well as day-to-day operations and management as needed. Works with administrators, faculty, staff, and students to assist in the development and the implementation of programs. Promotes the importance of student academic success. 6 Marginal Serves as a collaborative member of the CAA and Undergraduate Studies department. Contributes as an active proponent of a team approach. Promotes the CAA throughout the University community. Other duties as assigned. 7 Support Personnel Job Responsibilities 1 Record % of Time Job Duty 0 Additional Posting Details Working Hours: a. Identify daily hours and days of the week, example: 8 - 5 Monday - Friday. b. Total Hours worked - 40 c. Any variation in workweek such as on-call status or rotation If the person does not work the normal 8-5 schedule in this position, please select the correct shift hours. Other Shift Hours: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to learn student information systems such as Banner, and FERPA Regulations for handling student records. Knowledge of or ability to learn to design and coordinate an academic mentoring program for college students. Ability to create and maintain spreadsheets, documents, and databases using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access). Ability to effectively work with a diverse student population. Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with staff, faculty and students. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.   Physical, Mental, and Environmental Characteristics of the Position: Repetitive Wrist Motion Navigate across campus Lifting up to approximately _____ lbs. (Identify below) Work nights and weekends Workplace Safety Statement (Specified Below)   Other Characteristics of Position: 20 lbs. Identifies hazards associated with the tasks assigned to employees (if applicable) and initiates actions to eliminate or manage these hazards. Understands and applies non-routine verbal and/or written instructions. Organize and prioritize individual work schedule to manage multiple tasks and projects. Makes decisions that have an impact on the immediate work unit's operations and/ or services. Communicate for the purpose of explaining, interpreting, and/or negotiating. Requires frequent: Speaking Making Group Presentations Memorization/concentration Learning and knowledge retention Use of computers and office equipment Need for emotional & behavioral self-regulation Interaction with others   Statement of Responsibility for Confidential Data All rules and regulations concerning the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) must be followed regarding the handling of all confidential information such as student records, grievance issues, and personnel matters.   Required Documents Resume Cover Letter List of 5 References (Name, Address, Phone #)   Optional Documents Note Eligibility determination will be made by the Florida Gulf Coast University Human Resources Office. Federal law requires that we hire only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized aliens. Males between the ages of 18 and 26 are required to provide proof of Selective Service Registration prior to employment. Persons with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to participate in the application/selection process must notify the Office of Adaptive Services at (239) 590-7956, or via Florida Relay 711 for TTY/TDD/VCO, a minimum of five (5) working days in advance. Official transcripts for Faculty positions for candidates who receive an offer of employment, shall be ordered from the institution granting the highest degree. The transcript is to be mailed directly to FGCU by the institution granting the degree and received by Office of the Provost, 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Ft. Myers, FL 33965-6565 no later than the employment start date.   Application Types Accepted Faculty/Administrative & Professional Profile   How to Apply: Visit http://jobs.fgcu.edu and apply to the position.