General Information
| Job Description | STDT ACAD SPEC 2 | Working Title | Student Academic Specialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004549 | Grade | 19 |
| Department Name | Graduate School of Education - D01000 | Department Head | Louie Rodriguez |
| Supervisor | Sally Tavizon | Effective Date | 08/01/2022 |
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
| The Student Academic Specialist will report directly to the Assistant Dean and CFAO and work in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs in the School of Education (SOE), the SOE Undergraduate Academic Advisors and Community Engaged Learning Coordinator to provide intensive writing support for undergraduate students majoring in education while at the same time serving as an academic coach. The incumbent will coordinate writing workshops with SOE Instructors and further enhance relationships with the Academic Resource Center, Library and CHASS F1RST in support of the undergraduate education students. The incumbent will also oversee a team of peer advisors who will provide writing support for undergraduate education students. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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| 2 - 4 years of related experience. | Required |
License 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. | 25 |
| Assesses appropriate needs of students; may refer students to specific student programs such as the disabled student program, financial aid, college/departmental advisors. | 20 |
| Utilizes academic support service models to support and enhance student learning, academic success, and intellectual development. | 20 |
| Establishes and maintains partnerships with organization departments and units. | 15 |
| May adapt counseling to specific learning styles and linguistic issues. | 10 |
| Mentors undergraduates to enhance disciplinary and professional trajectories. | 5 |
| Applies and administers intake, assessment, and evaluation tools to a broad range of students of varying learning needs and levels of academic preparedness. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Knowledge of how learning skills issues apply to a research institution. | Required |
| Ability to communicate information in small and large group settings. | 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 |
| Oral and written communication skills; interpersonal and presentation skills. | Required |
| Skills in judgment and decision-making. | Required |
| Knowledge of strategies in critical thinking, reading, writing, note taking, test taking, time management, and goal setting. | Required |
| Develops knowledge of specific learning theory, learning styles, affective issues, academic issues, and socio-cultural issues in applying academic support for students. | Required |
| Multicultural competencies; knowledge and experience working and interacting effectively with diverse groups of staff, faculty, and student populations. | Required |
| Knowledge of learning theories and training models. | Required |
| Problem solving skills. | Required |
| Proficient computer skills including databases, word processing, spreadsheets, and web-based systems. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
| Hybrid |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |