Academic Specialist

Position Summary

Join Doane University’s Academic Success Center, where you will connect, collaborate, and elevate the student experience. As an Academic Support Specialist (Reading/Writing Emphasis), you will support student success through academic counseling and skill coaching for all Doane students across campuses. You will teach up to three reading/writing courses on the Crete campus in the fall and up to two in the spring, assist with the Tiger Mentoring Program (TPM) for all international and non‑TRIO students, collaborate with the Academic Support Coordinator and Executive Director of Academic Support Services on administrative duties for TPM and Peer Tutoring, and coordinate with Advising and Community & Government Relations to meet the needs of international students.

You will also help disseminate information on resources and events to the Doane community. Duties may also be assigned by the Executive Director of Academic Support Services. This position serves students across all areas, with offices in Crete and at the Lincoln Fred Brown Center.

• Provide academic counseling and skills coaching to Doane students.
• Teach reading/writing courses on the Crete campus (no more than three classes in the fall, no more than two in the spring).
• Assist with the Tiger Mentoring Program (TPM) for international and non‑TRIO students.
• Collaborate with the Academic Support Coordinator and Executive Director of Academic Support Services on administrative duties for TPM and Peer Tutoring programs.
• Coordinate with Advising, Community & Government Relations, and the ASC team to meet the needs of international students and communicate resources to the Doane community.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Academic Support Services.

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience plus at least one (1) year of experience in a postsecondary or advising environment and experience in higher education academic support.
• Education or English bachelor’s degree; master’s in English, Education, Sociology, Multicultural Studies, Administration, or Higher Education. Teaching reading/writing at the high school or college level will be considered.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Organizational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple duties.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work with data to inform decisions about student success and strategies to improve retention.

• None specified.

Based across both Crete and Lincoln Campus in the Fred Brown Building on a weekly rotation. The work is primarily sedentary with indoor exposure.

Doane offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports you professionally and personally, including paid time off, health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and free undergraduate and discounted graduate tuition. Visit our benefits page to learn more.

Doane University actively works to create and sustain a welcoming learning community for all members to fulfill their potential, feel valued, and make meaningful contributions to the University. Doane University is an equal‑opportunity employer and seeks candidates who reflect the diversity of our society. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Doane University does not provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.