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Georgia State University · 1 day ago

Student Development Specialist, Sr.

Campus, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$35K/yr - $52K/yr

2+ years exp

Georgia State University is a prominent educational institution dedicated to student success and innovative teaching. The Student Development Specialist, Sr. will work within the mathematics department to support at-risk students through individualized assessments and professional academic coaching, aiming to enhance their academic success and retention.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Administer individualized student assessments to at-risk students enrolled in introductory mathematics courses, analyze assessment and performance data, and utilize data to effectively employ ongoing professional academic coaching methodologies and other strategies to equip students with enhanced non-cognitive skills leading to increased academic success and retention

Collect and analyze a variety of data, monitor student academic performance, collaborate with other team members to develop and deliver workshops and small group activities on issues related to academic success

Collaborate and coordinate with other college services and programs to foster a supportive and informed cross-functional approach to student support, and to model ethical behaviors

Qualification

Academic coachingData analysisStudent assessmentsEducational technologiesWorkshop developmentCultural sensitivityCommunication skillsCollaborationOrganizational skills

Required

Must possess at least 2 years full-time professional-level experience working in academic support service programs as an academic coach, academic or career advisor, or other roles in higher education, non-profit, or a community services organization

Master's degree and one year of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience

Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills

Ability to collect and analyze a variety of data

Monitor student academic performance

Collaborate with other team members to develop and deliver workshops and small group activities

Collaborate and coordinate with other college services and programs to foster a supportive and informed cross-functional approach to student support

Model ethical behaviors

Understanding and sensitivity to the multicultural differences/needs of students

Experience providing coaching and/or counseling to low-income, first-generation, academically under-served, under-prepared students in a post-secondary setting

Computer skills and experience with educational technologies, learning software, and online assessment tools such as Blumen, Banner, or other student database systems

Great communication skills

Willingness to work with others

Ability to complete on-the-job training

Perform other duties as assigned or required

Benefits

Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

Professional development opportunities and mentorship

Company

Georgia State University

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Georgia State is an urban public research university and national model for student success in Atlanta, the cultural and economic center of the Southeast.

Founded in 1913

Atlanta, GA, US

5001-10000 employees

http://www.gsu.edu

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