P01250

Academic Affairs/Provost - ACA

TRIO Student Support Services

Exempt

207

Admin/Professional

$40,377 - $41,334

$21.17 - $21.67

Full Time 11 Mos Regular

The purpose of this position is to oversee the academic support components of the TRIO Student Support Services Program.

1. Plan and implement the tutor-training schedule, including skills building in instructional techniques, study skills, communication skills, etc.
2. Recruit, hire, train and supervise tutors.
3. Maintain contacts with key faculty, staff, departments, and colleges to seek recommendations for tutorial staffing.
4. Monitor participants’ academic progress and consult with their faculty.
5. Provide academic skills/success workshops and seminars as needed.
6. Create and implement online workshops as feasible.
7. Serve as supplemental adviser in the areas of academic advising, career planning, guidance/personal counseling.
8. Make referrals to appropriate university/community resources as appropriate.
9. Enlist faculty and staff to join in the presentation of the sessions when feasible.
10. Serve as primary staff responsible for managing the AccuTrack tracking database and the social media page.
11. Prepare routine and special reports as required (e.g., End-of-Year Report, grant-related documentation).
12. Maintain awareness of federal legislation/regulations related to TRIO programs.
13. Coordinate the activities of the Peer Coaches with the Project Specialist.
14. Facilitate study sessions and academic success workshops.
15 Provide direct professional services to program participants and working with a small caseload of participants to provide supplemental academic, professional and personal advising as needed. Attend and present at professional conferences.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned. The individual holding this position will serve as a representative of the University and, as such, shall promote a positive impression by demonstrating a collegial and professional customer-service approach at all times.

Ability to work successfully as a team member as well as independently;
Demonstrate flexibility and proven interpersonal skills;
Ability to work cooperatively;
Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of MS Office and student database management;
Knowledge of Canvas software preferred;
Ability to attend and present at conferences

Educational Requirement: Master’s degree in a discipline-specific content area, or in Education, Psychology, Sociology or Student Affairs, or a related discipline.
Education substituted for experience? No
Experience Requirement: Two years of as an administrator, teacher, etc.; minimum of one year working in a college/university environment
Experience Preferred: Prior experience in student success services, such as advising at-risk populations, mentoring, tutoring and alternative learning support programs, study skills development, academic advising and assessment of student retention.
Experience substituted for education? Additional job related experience and/or education, that substantiates the required knowledge to perform duties of position, may substitute for the required education.

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications required for this position include:
None
Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications preferred for this position include: College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certification

Indoor

The physical activities required for this position involve:
Standing: Under 1/3 of the time; walking: Up to 2/3 of the time; sitting: Up to 2/3 of the time; talking or hearing: Over 2/3 of the time.
This position requires no lifting
This position has the following special vision requirements:
No special vision requirements.

06/25/2024

Yes

The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, the University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants.

In keeping with the charge of the President’s Diversity Task Force, which is “…to implement practices that help the University recruit and retain a diverse workforce and to foster initiatives that promote an inclusive campus environment,” UM is actively seeking applicants who fully represent racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity.

UM is an AA/EO/Veterans/Disability Institution

https://jobs.montevallo.edu/postings/9277