Specialist, Academic Services - Nursing Family & Community Health

is currently recruiting for an Academic Services Specialis tfor the department of Family and Community Health (FCH). The Academic Services Specialist is responsible for coordinating,organizing and maintaining the operational and administrative functions of the department, and to serve as a resource for students, faculty and staff by coordinating academic activities,programs, and extracurricular seminars. This position will coordinate full administrative and operational activities of an academic program, with interrelated activities of other programs,departments, or staff to ensure optimum efficiency and compliance with appropriate policies and procedures.

• Develop, compile, and write program coursework communications and promotional literature for distribution, such as newsletters,brochures or flyers. Ensures materials are accurate and accessible.
• Organizes clinical or internship site assignments. Arrangeclinical or internship supervision at clinical or internship siteby assignment of faculty or preceptor. Ensure evaluation process isin place and each student receives.
• Reconcile departmental budgets and oversee payment of all departmental expenses including payment of student workers, guestartists, guest speakers, departmental and office supplies,etc.
• Prepare periodic reports, financial statements and records on academic program activities, progress, status or other specialreports for management or outside agencies.
• Communicates and responds to student questions and concerns;works with students to resolve all issues to ensure ongoingsatisfaction with program and successful progress to completion.
• Coordinates administrative processes involved in supporting academic programs which typically include recruitment, selection,admission, registration, orientation, and progression of students,residents, or participants.
• Confer with and advise staff, students and others to provide technical advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions,and provides policy interpretation. Refer issues to appropriate department person when unable to respond.
• Serves as a liaison between students, residents, or faculty and department staff regarding payroll, benefits, reimbursements, andother administrative matters. Assists with travel, housing, andvisa requirements.
• Provides administrative support to the assigned department,school or program with recruitment, selection, admission,registration, and orientation. Determines customer service strategy and provides follow-up with occupants in designated areas.
• Enhance student experience by arranging extracurricularseminars, study sessions, or workshops.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree

Two (2) years of administration of a program,preferably in higher education or healthcare setting.

Clery Act Designated job campus security authorities(CSA) member and will comply with Clery Act Requirements

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance ofthe work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year ofrelated experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicateboth…