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Job Description STDT ACAD SPEC 2 Working Title Assistant Coordinator for Academic Intervention
Job Code 004549 Grade 19
Department Name Academic Resource Center - D01176 Department Head Rena Roberts
Supervisor Elena Perez Effective Date 09/21/2022
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE

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
The Assistant Coordinator for Academic Intervention is responsible for providing support and serving as the point of contact to undergraduate students participating in the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) program and/or referred by other campus constituents. The Assistant Coordinator provides timely academic intervention, conducting one�on�one and/or group intake meetings, follow-up sessions, referrals to undergraduate students who are at risk of losing their financial aid due to lack of satisfactory academic progress, as defined under federal guidelines. The Assistant Coordinator assists the Coordinator for Academic Intervention Programs by conducting program management for SAP and the ARC Peer Educator practicum by recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating the Peer Mentors.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
Master's degree Preferred

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
2 - 4 years of related experience. Required

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

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.
  • Ensure quality and consistency in the review and decisions on financial aid appeals for students failing to make satisfactory academic progress. Monitor contracts regarding student progress and maintain counseling records. Conduct intake meetings and collect relevant data that impacts student performance.
30
Assesses appropriate needs of students; may refer students to specific student programs such as the disabled student program, financial aid, college/departmental advisors.
  • Create individual educational plans that reflect student needs and establish steps for retention and goals for persistence. Follow university and federal requirements (FERPA) when managing student records and accessing student information.
20
Mentors undergraduates to enhance disciplinary and professional trajectories.
  • Implement a practicum course on fundamental skills necessary for effective peer educators. Train and instruct peer educators in public speaking, student engagement, and classroom management when making presentations and administering services at satellite locations (i.e. residence halls). Serve as a professional staff mentor to new and continuing peer mentors.
20
May adapt counseling to specific learning styles and linguistic issues.
  • Stay abreast of best practices and literature in the field of peer education in order to continuously improve peer education training programs and apply best practices in partnership with the Coordinator of Academic Intervention.
15
Utilizes academic support service models to support and enhance student learning, academic success, and intellectual development.
  • Develop student awareness and understanding of academic and university policies and procedures using online resources.
5
Applies and administers intake, assessment, and evaluation tools to a broad range of students of varying learning needs and levels of academic preparedness.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the Academic Intervention program. Provide input to improve techniques, procedures, and protocols using data from program evaluations and assessments. Assists with the writing of reports on peer mentor programs' goals and objectives.
5
Establishes and maintains partnerships with organization departments and units.
  • Participate in campus-wide committees addressing peer education, student success, first-year, and at-risk students.
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Develops knowledge of specific learning theory, learning styles, affective issues, academic issues, and socio-cultural issues in applying academic support for students. Required
Problem solving skills. Required
Skills in judgment and decision-making. Required
Ability to communicate information in small and large group settings. Required
Knowledge of learning theories and training models. Required
Proficient computer skills including databases, word processing, spreadsheets, and web-based systems. Required
Multicultural competencies; knowledge and experience working and interacting effectively with diverse groups of staff, faculty, and student populations. 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
Knowledge of strategies in critical thinking, reading, writing, note taking, test taking, time management, and goal setting. Required
Oral and written communication skills; interpersonal and presentation skills. Required
Knowledge of how learning skills issues apply to a research institution. Required
Knowledge of UC policies and procedures concerning student academic progress towards a degree. Preferred
Knowledge of psychological, social, and economic factors that impact a student's academic performance. Preferred

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
Supervision

Environment

Working Environment
Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : Occasionally
  • Sit : Frequently
  • Squat : Occasionally
  • Stand : Occasionally
  • Crawl : N/A
  • Walk : Occasionally
  • Climb : N/A

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Frequently
  • Write : Occasionally
  • Perform Calculations : Occasionally
  • Communicate Orally : Frequently
  • Reason & Analyze : Occasionally

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

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