Samuel Merritt University is looking for an Academic Support Coordinator. The Academic Support Coordinator will develop and administer programs to enhance student learning and teach academic success strategies unique to the SMU health science education environment. The Academic Support Coordinator will organize and manage the Peer Tutoring Program, organize and manage Alumni Tutors, recruit tutors, consult with the academic departments, and promote tutoring and other academic support services among students and faculty. The Academic Support Coordinator will track and interpret utilization data for the entire campus. Other duties include supporting grant-funded initiatives for student success and developing and leading workshops and seminars that assist health science students to successfully learn, integrate, and apply complex material into the classroom and clinical setting. Other responsibilities include counseling students who are experiencing academic difficulty, assess learning issues they present, and assist with developing new learning strategies and techniques. The University has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We strive to build a welcoming and supportive campus environment, and acknowledge that diversity is an educational imperative to achieve excellence. Education and/or Experience: Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in education, healthcare, counseling or related field; three to four years of assisting students with learning difficulties in higher education; ability to develop training programs for students; experience in positions of increased responsibility in an academic and teaching environment; excellent communication skills; ability to function in an atmosphere of frequently changing priorities; must exhibit tact, discretion, problem solving skills and the ability to work as a team player. Skills and Abilities: • Ability to exchange or express ideas by means of the spoken word • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure and perform reconciliations • Ability to create and conduct seminars and training workshops • Communication skills required to quickly organize and communicate thoughts • Skills in writing concise, logical and grammatically correct materials • Ability to use personal computer • Through knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office • Excellent attention to details • Ability to handle multiple priorities Requisition # SMU-1442075 https://sutterhealth.taleo.net/careersection/samm_01/jobdetail.ftl
Posted on: Wed, 24 Dec 2014 21:28:41 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015