Boca Raton, FL, 33434, USA
7 days ago
Academic Support Coordinator
Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence. For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs. Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account. Position Summary: Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Academic Support Coordinator. - Boca Raton, FL. Academic Support Coordinator will support the development, launch, and ongoing operations of a new study group academic support program designed to foster student success in key courses related to the institution’s priorities. Reporting to the associate director, this position is based in Undergraduate Studies and encompasses a wide range of aspects including program management, staff training, educational assessment, higher education leadership, and learning center management. This position will be physically located in the Science Learning Center (SLC), a highly interactive, student-focused learning center, and will have auxiliary responsibilities in the day-to-day management of the SLC. This is a two and a half-year appointment that can be renewed after measured program success pending the availability of additional funding. Summary of responsibilities include: + Coordinate all operations related to the new study group academic support program, including but not limited to study group leader training and supervision, data collection, scheduling, marketing, and stakeholder engagement. + Assist the associate director with program development, course selection, and program evaluation for the study group program. + Assist the associate director with program assessment, including data entry and analysis to measure student learning outcomes and student sense of belonging. + Leverage the Study Buddy function in EAB Navigate to inform study group program implementation and create opportunities for unstructured study across campus. + Utilize information through FAU progress reporting, mid-term grades, and other early alerts to target students for study support or related interventions. + Assist with the recruitment, selection, evaluation, and on-going training of student staff for all academic support programs, with an emphasis on supporting the study group program. + Support relationship management with course faculty and other key stakeholders. + Assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing plan. + Support the day-to-day operations of the SLC, including supporting student tutors and special initiatives. + Additional assistance related to the department’s entire portfolio of academic support programs as required (such as scheduling space on campus; basic data entry and analysis; creating flyers or copies; collaborating with various departments to provide support; etc.) FAU Benefits and Perk s If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks ! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: + Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. + State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. + State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service + Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee\_relations/flexwork.php + Sick Leave Pool Program + Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion). + Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf + Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php Explore Living in Palm Beach County The goal is to provide local employers and new employees in the area a comprehensive guide with places to live. View it here: www.bdb.org/apartments Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required. Preferred Qualifications/Skills: Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Education, Higher Education, or STEM teaching and learning. Two years of appropriate experience in higher education or in a similar academic support role (e.g. tutoring, supplemental instruction, teaching assistant, instructional support, or other student-centered roles, program management or coordination). Comfortable supervising student staff and working in a highly collaborative work environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to success in this position. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel. Excellent customer service, organizational, and time management skills. Willingness to become adept in existing and emerging educational and instructional technologies. Salary: $47,660 per year. College or Department: UGS: CTL - Science Learning Center Location: Boca Raton Work Days and Hours: Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Application Deadline: 2025-02-13 Special Instructions to Applicant: This position is eligible for flex scheduling under the discretion of the supervisor. APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Resume Cover letter OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED: Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment. PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED: Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check. REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS: Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004. As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities. Florida Atlantic University is where your future begins. With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, Florida Atlantic University is pushing the boundaries of higher education. At FAU, the faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art and technology in all disciplines. Student success, excellence and community engagement are some of our highest values as a university. These values are prominent throughout FAU's community and are essential to the employee experience. FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service, and reflects this commitment as a key Platform in its 2015 - 2025 Strategic Plan. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes. All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply. To learn more about the vision and mission of FAU, please visit: www.fau.edu In order to be considered for a position, you must apply through this job website. For more information on how to apply for a position, please review the applicable Applicant Tutorial (http://fau.edu/jobs/applicant-resources/) . To contact Recruitment Services, send an e-mail to jobs@fau.edu. Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1. Clery Act Information (https://www.fau.edu/police/clery.php) Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application). Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.
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