Texas Christian University · 1 month ago
Associate Director Academic Support and Development
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
2+ years expTexas Christian University is seeking an Associate Director for Academic Support and Development to support the Pre-Health Professions Institute. The role focuses on enhancing the academic and professional development of undergraduate science students pursuing pre-health pathways through various initiatives and programming.
Responsibilities
Designs, implements, and evaluates comprehensive, evidence-based learning support and retention initiatives that promote student academic success and progression
Develops and facilitates academic success workshops and preparatory programs for students associated with the Pre-Health Professions Institute, to enhance students’ readiness for academic and professional demands. Workshop and program topics may include topics such as: meta cognition, time management, test preparation, application strategies, and professional skill-building
Collaborates with faculty, staff, and student support units to identify, support, and monitor at-risk students, ensuring coordinated interventions and follow-up
Teaches one or more courses within the Pre-Health Professional Development curriculum and contributes to ongoing innovation in programming that integrates academic preparation with personal and professional development
Conducts applicant interviews and assists with preparation of committee letters of recommendation, synthesizing complex student narratives into clear, compelling, and well-supported evaluations
Develops and maintains systems for monitoring student outcomes, retention, and progression, and supports assessment of academic and professional development programming
Assists in managing budgets and resources for student programming and development initiatives, ensuring effective and compliant use of funds
Work closely with the Director, faculty, and advisors across the College of Science & Engineering to align initiatives with institutional goals
Assists with efforts to support the Pre-Health Professions Institute by contributing to Institute events, recruitment activities, and outreach efforts to campus and community partners as needed
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduate degree in a related field (such as Education, Psychology, Counseling, Higher Education, or a STEM field)
Two years of experience in academic support, student success, or professional development programming including experience teaching or facilitating workshops focused on student learning and professional growth
Knowledge and understanding of student learning, motivation, and retention theories
Exceptional written communication skills, including a strong command of grammar, spelling, and tone, and the ability to write with clarity, brevity, and an active voice
Written communication and analytical skills; ability to write clearly and persuasively
Ability to develop and deliver engaging learning and professional development content
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with faculty, staff, and students
Knowledge of higher education systems, learning management systems, and student information databases
Ability to take independent initiative, use creative problem-solving, and think strategically
Ability to serve all student populations and show a commitment to community building
Preferred
Prior experience in STEM fields or working with STEM learners
Doctoral degree, completion of a dissertation, or a comparable research project demonstrating advanced writing and analytical skills
Experience advising or mentoring pre-health students
Five years of experience in academic support, student success, or professional development programming in a higher education context
Familiarity with health professions school admissions processes and entrance exams
Company
Texas Christian University
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