General Information
| Job Description | STDT ACAD SPEC 3 | Working Title | Coordinator, Educational Initiatives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004550 | Grade | 20 |
| Department Name | Undergraduate Education - D01272 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 03/01/2016 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Using skills as a seasoned, experienced professional, applies the full range of knowledge and strategies related to learning skills for students. Works independently, receiving guidance in unusual or particularly complicated situations. |
Department Custom Scope
| Reporting to the Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (UE), the coordinator leads Educational Initiatives, which include high-impact programs for undergraduate students. The incumbent is a highly effective program coordinator, with proven skills in conceptualizing, launching, marketing, and scaling new programs. The incumbent must have outstanding organizational, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills; be able to manage multiple priorities; and thrive in a fast-paced work environment. The incumbent will collaborate with UE personnel, colleges, associate deans, academic senate committees, faculty members, student affairs managers, academic advisors, and other campus colleagues to implement high-impact educational programs that promote student success and academic excellence; these include, but are not limited to student-led R Courses, Global Issues Forum, service-learning, internships, and undergraduate research programs. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree and 5 years experience in related area or equivalent combination. | Required |
| Master's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
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License Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Applies and implements innovative academic support service models to support and enhance student learning, academic success, and intellectual development. | 45 |
| Collaborates with faculty, advising units, academic departments, and other student service units to assess students' needs. | 15 |
| Provides training for pedagogical skills to undergraduate teachers and implements training for professional courses for teachers and prospective teachers at the undergraduate and graduate levels. | 10 |
| Marketing and outreach of programs to prospective students, campus colleagues, and external audiences. | 15 |
| Conducts program evaluation to analyze program effectiveness, determines areas for improvement, and implements identified program improvements. | 10 |
| Other job duties as assigned. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Experienced knowledge of specific learning theory, learning styles, affective issues, academic issues, and socio-cultural / linguistic issues in applying academic support to students. | Required |
| Knowledge of how learning skills issues apply to a research institution. | Required |
| Knowledge of academic curricula. | Required |
| Knowledge in designing and implementing learning and pedagogical models. | Required |
| Knowledge of strategies in critical thinking, reading, writing, note taking, test taking, time management, and goal setting. | Required |
| May require knowledge of NCAA policies, rules, and regulations. | Required |
| Interpersonal skills. | Required |
| Skills in judgment and decision-making. | Required |
| Problem solving and organizational skills. | Required |
| Knowledge of current research and theoretical models that influence the application and delivery of academic services (e.g., discipline specific, student-population specific). | Required |
| Multicultural competencies, knowledge and experience working and interacting effectively with diverse groups of staff, faculty, and student populations. | Required |
| Knowledge of program development, data gathering, assessment, and evaluation skills. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |