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Academic Advisor II-Temporary Services

University of Alabama at Birmingham

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Tokyo, Japan
Posted 6+ months ago
Academic Advisor II-Temporary Services - (T218375)

Description

To provide responsibility and leadership for the Supplemental Instruction (SI) program. The SI Program Coordinator, recruits, hire, trans and assess the SI leaders who provide academic support to students enrolled in courses linked to supplemental instruction. This position will also provide academic success coaching to students who have been referred to our office for additional academic guidance.

Areas of Responsibility

SI Program

· Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate approximately 35-45 SI leaders

· Responsible for assisting SI leaders with coordinating sessions across campus.

· Gathers, analyzes, interprets and maintains program data and databases to construct detailed reports to advance program’s continuous improvement, efficiency and certifications.

· Responsible for monitoring and maintaining updates to the Tracking system for attendance and reports.

· Responsible for scheduling, payroll and record keeping.

· Communicates with academic departments and faculty to gather assessment data and monitors DFW course rates to ensure that courses have SI support.

· Assist with marketing and promotion of SI services.

· Responsible for maintaining budgetary requirements.

Academic Coaching

· Monitor the academic performance of students who are on required to complete an online academic success plan.

· Enhance online learning platform designed to support students on a success plan via Canvas LMS system.

· Engage with students referred from other offices to offer guidance and support on academic success initiatives to assist with academic success.

· Track progress of all students and complete reports on support initiatives.

Special Departmental and Institutional Projects

· Provide information to support data collection efforts in the evaluation of the effectiveness of programs, courses, and/or advising materials, policies and procedures, and students/advisor interactions.

· Serve on departmental, university, and professional committees as requested.

Orientation, Recruitment, Retention, Support, and Other Duties

· Assist in departmental presentations for incoming freshmen and transfer students. Participate in New Student Orientation, Open Houses, UAB Days, College Fairs, and related University events as needed.

· Participate in professional development opportunities and research conducted by the University.

· Participate in professional organizations and conferences.

· Perform other duties as assigned which may include special projects and/or assignments.

Qualifications

Master’s degree with minimum of 3 years’ experience working with students in higher education capacity.

Knowledge in using LMS platform and online learning preferred.

Primary Location

: Temporary Services

Job Category

: UAB Temporary Services

Organization

: 114402000 Temporary Services

Employee Status

: Temporary
Shift: Day/1st Shift