Principal Faculty: PA Student Success Facilitator

Principal Faculty: PA Student Success Facilitator (0.6 FTE Part‑Time)

Location:

Englewood, CO. Salary: $54,545 to $69,000 per year, depending on experience and faculty rank. The final salary will be set by the RVU Rank and Promotions Committee.

Benefits:
Paid vacation, sick days, personal days, 13½ paid holidays and 401(K) match up to 7% based on employee’s contribution. A hybrid work model with remote flexibility is also available for eligible positions. Job duties mainly in‑office but with flexible hybrid options.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence:
We are a diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare education university that embraces inclusive excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employment: RVU is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The Student Success Facilitator (SSF) provides essential academic and personal support to students within the Physician Assistant (PA) Program, enhancing student learning, retention, and overall success.

• Student Success Program Implementation & Support (25%): implement and support the existing student success program aligned with the PA program’s mission; identify at‑risk students and develop personalized action plans; track student engagement and report on effectiveness; evaluate programs and recommend revisions; monitor academic progression.
• Remediation & Academic Coaching (30%): collaborate with faculty to design and adjust remediation plans; deliver academic coaching individually or in groups; guide students in developing study habits, time management, and strategies to overcome challenges.
• Resource Coordination & Liaison (20%): connect students with academic resources and support services; coordinate with institutional services; serve as liaison between students and administration; advocate for student needs.
• Facilitation of Learning (15%): conduct individual or group sessions on test‑taking strategies, stress management, and communication; collaborate with faculty to integrate success strategies into curriculum; develop and deliver lectures or small group sessions as needed.
• Service & Program Support (10%): serve on PA program and university committees; attend faculty meetings, retreats, accreditation activities; participate in admissions; perform other duties as assigned.

• Comprehensive knowledge of educational practices in higher education, especially health professions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, building rapport with diverse students.
• Team collaboration and ability to engage diverse populations.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Knowledge of instructional and mentoring techniques.
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Adaptability to change.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and academic systems such as Canvas or Blackboard.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution (e.g., education, counseling, health sciences).
• Current license (or eligibility) to practice in Colorado for clinical backgrounds relevant to the PA program.

• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Three or more years of professional experience in student support roles within higher education.
• Experience in curriculum development or teaching within a PA program.
• Proficiency in success coaching or motivational interviewing techniques.
• Ability to identify student needs and connect them with appropriate resources.

• Final applicant must pass background check and drug screening.
• Rocky Vista University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will make reasonable accommodations.
• Essential abilities and physical requirements: oral and written communication, cooperative work, occasional standing or traveling to campus or off‑campus sites.

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