Integrated Academic Support Specialist Job Edinburg area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

INTEGRATED ACADEMIC SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Posting Number: SRGV
9171

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Edinburg, Texas

Department: Writing Center

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Scope of Job:

To plan, develop, and execute initiatives and projects designed to improve academic/learning outcomes for students in the assigned discipline(s). Responsible for coordinating and carrying out the day-to-day activities of assigned initiatives or projects, identifying relevant stakeholders and collaborative partners, and making recommendations for future planning and innovation.

Description of Duties:

Serves as part of a Student Success interdepartmental team todevelop and implement high-quality initiatives or projects to improve academic/learning outcomes in the relevant discipline(s).
Collaborates with relevant stakeholders and partners to promote the mission, goals, and objectives of the related Student Success unit(s) and departmental partners.
Researches local, state, and national trends in higher education to guide work and identify best practices for the development and improvement of student learning and academic success in relevant discipline(s).
Collects and analyzes departmental student performance data to recommend modifications and facilitate future planning and innovation.
Provides feedback to faculty and Student Success stakeholders on assignment design and educates campus partners on best practices in instruction, feedback, and assessment.
Organizes, supports, and/or, when appropriate, leads faculty,staff, and tutor development workshops based on student and faculty needs.
Organizes, leads, or supervises relevant seminars, workshops,and presentations for different student populations.
Compiles and develops resource materials based on student and faculty needs. Researches and utilizes appropriate technologies tosupport improved learning outcomes.
Maintains, prepares, and submits a variety of records and reports, including researched initiative and project proposals,initiative and project participation and attendance, presentation and workshop outlines and materials, and assessment measures and outcomes.
Engages in on-going professional development and training as required by the relevant Student Success unit.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given:

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline from an accredited university.

Preferred Education:

Master's degree in a related discipline from an accredited university.

Licenses/Certifications:

None.

Required Experience:

One (1) year of experience working with student populations in a higher education setting, OR
Six (6) months of experience working with student populations in a higher education setting and a Master's degree in a related discipline.

Preferred Experience:

Experience in teaching, tutoring, or presentation and workshop design and implementation; experience working with bilingual students; experience performing tasks related to the duties stated.

Equipment:

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions:

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. General office, classroom, or outside environment. Some travel, weekend, and/or evening work may be required. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Initiatives or projects may require local or distant travel.

Other:

Knowledge of how to work with diverse student populations; ability to interact in a professional manner with faculty, staff, students, and the public; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to manage time effectively and balance projects; proficiency in computer applications, to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat; and strong collaboration and teamwork skills. Must demonstrate effective project management skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong working relations with internal and external partners.

Physical

Capabilities:

N/A

Employment Category:

Full-Time

Minimum Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date:

09/30/2026

Grant Funded Position:

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment…