Student Development Specialist - Learning Center Job Beebe area,Arkansas USA,Education / Teaching

Position Type:

Non Classified

Job Title:

Student Development Specialist - Learning Center

Classification

Title:

Student Development Specialist

Campus

Location:

ASU Heber Springs

General Description of Position

This is a full-time, twelve-month position reporting to the Learning Center Coordinator. Some evening work may be required. The successful candidate will serve as an academic advisor, educational planner and advocate for prospective, new and current students; provide comprehensive advising and support concerning academic plans; and coach students in making strategic decisions concerning personal and educational goals leading to graduation. Advising may occur via online, phone, or in-person.

Furthermore, the successful candidate will tutor students in English and Social Science courses including English, Psychology, Sociology, History, etc. The successful candidate will have a combination of academic advising experience in a higher education setting, tutoring or teaching experience, experience with online coursework, and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide holistic and intrusive advising to students using NACADA standards and best practices. Guide students through the process of identifying strengths and interests, formulating personalized educational plans, selecting classes, and developing strategies for academic success and a successful student experience.

As part of a team, work with the Director of Advising and Learning and other advisors/tutors to maintain advising degree plans for all campus locations.

Tutor and mentor to promote student success and retention in the areas of English, writing, and social sciences.

Work closely with faculty members and academic deans to develop and deliver high quality academic advising professional development programs.

Assist students with Advising and Learning Center resources, including textbooks, online work in Canvas LMS, computer software and hardware.

Schedule and lead classroom visits to promote advising and tutoring services.

Serve on campus committees as assigned.

Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in English, writing, social science or related field required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to those with a master’s degree, academic advising experience, and/or teaching/tutoring experience in secondary or higher education.

Minimum Salary or Salary Range

$37,000-$39,000

Background Check Statement

This position will be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex‑offender registry background check. In cases where pre‑determined, an additional financial/credit history/background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.

ASU Beebe EEO Statement

Arkansas State University-Beebe shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout our campuses for faculty and staff. Our goal is to foster a workplace community where individuals are valued for their diverse backgrounds and differences.

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