General Information
| Job Description | STDT ACAD SPEC 2 | Working Title | GradQuant Staff Coordinator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004549 | Grade | 19 |
| Department Name | Graduate Division - D01144 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 08/15/2017 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments / projects / tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. |
Custom Scope
| Provides a limited range of professional knowledge and strategies related to learning skills for students. Works independently on standard program presentation. May receive guidance from higher level Student Academic Specialists in adapting counseling to specific learning styles and linguistic issues. |
Department Custom Scope
| Coordinates the GradQuant program and space ensuring that programming and activities meet the needs of Graduate students and are within the scope of the directors' vision. Supervises graduate student support and professional staff, maintain records, and collaborates with other departments. Provides support to the GradSuccess team. A presentation will be required as part of the selection process. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| PhD | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
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License Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Delivers professional academic programs to students that enhance academic success through a course-based format of service for a limited range of learning issues for a narrow field of study in an academic discipline (e.g., first-year course writing; a specific course like introductory biology in the sciences; pre-college calculus in math/science) Helps students in critical transition stages, including high school or community college to first year research university undergraduate course work; lower division to upper division; first semester issues; upper division course work to advanced research/capstone-level project; undergraduate to graduate-level academic preparation. | 30 |
| Assesses appropriate needs of students, may refer students to specific student programs such as the disabled student program, financial aid, college/departmental advisors. | 5 |
| May adapt counseling to specific learning styles and linguistic issues | 5 |
| Utilizes academic support service models to support and enhance student learning, academic success, and intellectual development. | 10 |
| Establishes and maintains partnerships with organization departments and units. | 10 |
| Administrative Coordination of the GradQuant Center: Maintains all daily functions of the GradQuant center. In conjunction of the Dean and Director, develops long and short-term goals for GradQuant; develops plans for achieving goals; maintains GradQuant website and social media pages; maintains records of student consultations and workshops; supervises resource development; maintains programming and staffing budget; manages summer bootcamp; ensure GradQuant space is being used effectively; manages staff; and reports qualitative and quantitative data regarding GradQuant usage and success. | 5 |
| Staff Management: Trains and advises staff regarding resource generation and individual consultations; participates in the hiring process of graduate students; supervises graduate student staff; maintains staff and consultation schedules using online appointment management software; assesses the efficacy of consultations, programming, and consultants; develops a comprehensive workshop schedule for the quarter; ensures that consultants resources are being effectively utilized. | 5 |
| Coordination of GradSuccess: Provide administrative and logistical support for GradSuccess programming: maintains confidential student data; helps to generate data regarding usage of GradSuccess resources; helps to report qualitative and quantitative analysis of GradSuccess programming; develops means by which to assess programming efficacy. | 25 |
| Administrative support of special projects: Periodically, the GradQuant Coordinator may be asked to provide additional support for specialty programming and projects. Such projects include but are not limited to: GradSlam, GradSuccess orientations, and recognition banquets. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Knowledge of learning theories and training models. | Required |
| Knowledge of how learning skills issues apply to a research institution. | Required |
| Knowledge of strategies in critical thinking, reading, writing, note taking, test taking, time management, and goal setting. | Required |
| Skills in judgment and decision-making. | Required |
| Problem solving skills. | Required |
| Develops knowledge of specific learning theory, learning styles, affective issues, academic issues, and socio-cultural issues in applying academic support for students. | Required |
| Develops knowledge of current 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 |
| Oral and written communication skills; interpersonal and presentation skills. | Required |
| Ability to communicate information in small and large group settings. | Required |
| Proficient computer skills including databases, word processing, spreadsheets, and web-based systems. | Required |
| Background in statistics, including but not limited to correlational designs, hypothesis testing, and ANOVA. | Preferred |
| Background in computer programming, such as C++, HTML, Python, Java, etc. | Preferred |
| Past experience in academic counseling or teaching. | Preferred |
| Experience providing qualitative and quantitative assessment of academic programs. | Required |
| Background in qualitative methods. | Preferred |
| Proficiency utilizing data analytic software such as R, SPSS, SAS, etc. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |