Academic Success Center Coordinator

The Academic Success Center Coordinator oversees the services and daily operations of the Academic Success Center (ASC).

This position will fill half of the day serving academic success with tutoring, peer mentoring, and facilitated study times.

The other half of the day will be serving the TRIO Student Support Services office. This is a Temporary, Full Time Position until April 30, 2025

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree required. Experience in a TRIO program encouraged.
• Experience with educational tutoring, advising, or grant based student support roles preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.).
• Willingness to learn new programs as needed.
• Willingness to acquire knowledge about various learning disabilities and gain experience in providing services for such disabilities.
• As a Hispanic serving institution, bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Ability to build rapport and sustain relationships with students.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to coach students on study skills, time management, career paths and financial literacy concepts
• Practices for promoting student engagement and connection to the college.
• Computer skills and technical ability to use a database management system, create publications
• Knowledge of best practices for working in a diverse and multicultural community, and for promoting student equity and inclusion.
• Experience and comfort working with diverse student populations, including but not limited to first generation students, low-income students and students with disabilities.
• Ability to implement student orientations, activities, workshops and events.
• Ability to effectively convey the objectives of the program and to recruit eligible student participants.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Demonstrated passion for student success, and a commitment to Simpson University's mission and purpose.

General Expectations :

• Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ.
• Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties.
• Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records. Properly use tact, diplomacy, discretion and judgment.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance of job duties.
• Demonstrate good proactive organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties.
• Supervises employees in accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures (for supervisory positions).
• Support the overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area.
• Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor.

This position is partially funded with one time grant money and is full time until April30, 2025. It is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within Simpson University and those who show excellent work product will be recommended for open positions when this closes.

Essential TRIO Functions :

TRIO Student Support Services is a federally funded program that provides supportive services to underrepresented students pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

Students participating in the TRIO program are either low-income students or first-generation college students meaning their parents do not have bachelor’s degrees.

The TRIO program is seeking a part-time, full-time advisor to work with students who are struggling with coursework, falling behind in school or need the extra support to stay on top of their coursework.

Under the supervision of the TRIO Director, the TRIO Advisor’s duties are as follows :

• Monitoring TRIO student’s academic progress including the on-time submission of class assignments, grades, course completion and progress towards a major
• Working with students to develop time management skills
• Reviewing student assignments for accuracy especially in college writing courses
• Advising students on internships & jobs including Resumes and Cover Letters
• Working with the Registrar's office to identify students who are on academic status
• Collaborating with faculty and staff to facilitate support services including making appropriate referrals to Academic Success Center
• Planning / Leading workshops, small groups and other academic events for students
• Mentoring students - Listening to students, asking questions and finding out what’s going on in their lives and providing wise, God centered advise
• General office admin work including data entry, database management, filing paperwork, keeping detailed records, answering phones, sending emails and text, scheduling appointments, etc.
• Utilize a database management system to track student contacts and assist with program management.
• Promote student involvement in college activities and student organizations.
• Occasional evening and weekend work is required
• Create orientations and workshops for participants as appropriate
• Other related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions for Student Success :

• Oversee the academic support program for all students.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with faculty and staff.
• Maintain consistent communication with the Associate Dean of Student Success and Retention surrounding student concerns.
• Responsible for scheduling and proctoring exams for students.
• Schedule appointments and meetings for ASC staff.
• Promote good study skills through marketing and presenting workshops and offering resources on topics such as : organization skills, time management, test preparation, study skills, test anxiety, etc.
• Oversee record keeping of all aspects of the tutoring program; maintain student files, records, and databases; and collect assessment information for data collection and reports.
• Partner with the Associate Dean of Student Success and Retention and faculty in developing vocational readiness programming to support students.
• Collaborate with other student support services (i.e., TRIO, library, etc.) to holistically support students.

Physical Requirements :

Job Title :

Academic Success Center Coordinator

Typical Working Conditions :

Describe environment including exposure to heat, cold, fumes, chemicals, allergens, mold, etc.)

Indoors on computer

Equipment Used :

List all manual and automated equipment used in the course of performing essential functions.)

Computer, scanner, copier, mouse, keyboard, stapler, 3-hole punch, letter opener

Essential Physical Tasks :

List all physical tasks encountered in performing essential functions - i.e. sitting for long periods of time using a computer, standing, climbing ladders, etc.)

Sitting for long periods of time using a computer

Analysis of Physical Demands to Perform Essential Functions :

Key (Based on typical week) :

N Never

R Rarely (Less than 1 hour per week)

O Occasional (1%-33% of time)

F Frequent (34%-66% of time)

C Constant (over 66% of time)

Activity

Frequency

Activity

Frequency

Lifting / Carrying

Twisting / Turning

Under 10 lbs

Reach over shoulder

11-20 lbs

Reach over head

21-50 lbs

Reach outward

51-100 lbs

Climb

Over 100 lbs

Crawl

Kneel

Pushing / Pulling

Squat

Under 10 lbs

11-20 lbs

Walk-Normal Surfaces

21-50 lbs

Walk-Uneven Surfaces

51-100 lbs

Walk-Slippery Surfaces

Over 100 lbs

Stand

Bend

Driving

Automatic Trans

Standard Trans

Other

Keyboard / Ten Key

Fingering (fine dexterity)

Handling (grasping, holding)

Repetitive Motion Hands

Repetitive Motion - Feet

Salary Range : $20-$25 hourly