Academic Success Specialist - ASU Mary Lou Fulton Teachers

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Academic Success Specialist - ASU Mary Lou Fulton Teachers
JOB DESCRIPTION
Requisition ID
ASU Job Title
Job Title
Campus Location
Department Name
Full-Time/Part-Time
Scope of Search
Grant Funded Position
Close Date
Job Description
Minimum
Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
12910
Academic Success Specialist
Academic Success Specialist
West
MLF Teachers College
Full-Time
Open
This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant
funding.
May 04, 2015 is the initial close date. Applications will continue to be
accepted and considered every week until the search is closed.
Reports to a manager, chair, or director under general supervision, plans,
organizes and coordinates academic advising activities with the purpose of
promoting academic standards and student success in meeting these
standards to ensure retention of students in the university.
Bachelor’s degree AND two (2) years previous experience in one or more
of the following: advising, student recruitment/retention or related student
services utilizing a proactive and innovative approach which results in
demonstrated outcomes in retention, graduation, and academic planning;
OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from
which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
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Demonstrated knowledge of principles, practices, procedures and
methods of evidence-based academic advising strategies
Demonstrated knowledge of ASU academic structure and
organization
Demonstrated knowledge of academic programs, colleges, and
departments university-wide
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and methods of program
management
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and
techniques of supervision
Demonstrated knowledge of student service orientation
Demonstrated leadership behaviors and abilities
Experience in designing presentation materials and giving oral
presentations in group settings.
Experience in applying the principles, techniques and methods of
teamwork, compromise and collaboration to produce desired
outcomes
Experience in coordinating and prioritizing work and activities of self
and others
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Working Environment
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Essential Duties
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Experience in using of internet-based research tools and Microsoft
Office computer applications
Experience in rapidly adapting and effectively utilizing new
technology, practices, policies and methods
Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with diverse populations
Experience in work effectively in an environment subject to quickly
changing priorities
Evidence of effective communication both written and verbally
Experience in interpreting student needs and determine when
referral to other University resources is appropriate
Experience in demonstrating sensitivity to needs of a diverse student
population.
Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office
setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and
manipulating a computer mouse.
Required to stand for varying lengths of time and travel moderate
distances to perform work
Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25
pounds
Advises elementary education majors in MLFTC
Collaborates with operations manager in scheduling of classes for
professional program
Provide guidance as to applicable teacher pipeline pathways
Assist students in the decision making process and course
scheduling experience
Evaluation of coursework
Strategic enrollment planning and forecasting
Documentation of student interest, feedback and experience
Provide training to units and teams in relation to the certificate
Maintain relationships, provide updates, and provide a consistent
presence in students' academic advising experience
Partnership, involvement and/or participation in the planning of
Welcome Event and Academic Advising updates and training
sessions
Day to day academic advising office referrals, student meetings and
new student experiences when applicable
Coordinates a program, portion of a large program, or a group of
activities and functions within a department or college directed to the
retention and success of the student population
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Department Statement
ASU Statement
Works closely and collaboratively with manager, chair, or director
and university goals
Acts as team leader or senior resource for professional and/or
support staff, may supervise students and/or staff as
requested/needed
Utilizing eAdvisor, assists students by exploring a variety of
academic options, register for courses and make timely progress
towards completion of degree
Coordinates academic success program development and
implementation
Assists in development of academic advising policy
Monitors student academic progress and program effectiveness
through a variety of reporting tools including eAdvisor; works closely
and collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to ensure
academic success
Reports to student questions and concerns, works with students to
resolve all issues to ensure ongoing satisfaction with program and
successful progress to completion
Works collaboratively and collegially with academic units and
services throughout the university to facilitate comprehensive
student support
Utilizes a variety of university data and programmatic direction to
promote student academic success
As one of America's largest producers of teachers and as a leader in
cultivating transformative school leaders in the nation's PreK - 12 schools,
ASU's Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College (MLFTC) prepares 1,500+
teachers annually through its multiple preparation programs which include
undergraduate and graduate degree programs offered through traditional
and non-traditional pathways.
Mary Lou Fulton Teacher College continues to rise in the rankings of the
nation's top education graduate programs, climbing to No. 17 and tying with
University of California-Berkeley and the University of Kansas according to
the 2016 U. S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings,
released March 10, 2015.
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unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial
energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified
institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the
economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it
serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the
boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves
more than 70,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's
fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and
welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations
across the globe.
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Background Check
Statement
Instructions to Apply
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Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be
considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin,
disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of
work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a
criminal background check, verification of work history, academic
credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent up
successful passing of the background check.
Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.
Resumes should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meet
the minimum and desired qualifications stated in this requisition.
Only electronic applications are accepted.
Instructions for ASU
Online Employment
Applications
ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless
otherwise indicated.
• Go to the ASU Human Resources site: https://cfo.asu.edu/hrapplicant and scroll down to apply for an ASU job now.
• For staff positions click on Internal Applicants (for existing ASU
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(gives applicants several online options for the recruiting process),
click on Search Openings to locate positions of interest.
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click on the red
Requisition ID 12910BR at the left to apply.
• From the Job Details page, review the posted job description and
click the Apply To Job button to begin the online application
process.
Then, answer the questions to complete the ASU Kenexa online
employment application (Note‐ you will be asked to submit your cover
letter, resume and three personal references as part of the application
process).