Counselor for Academic Excellence for Student Performance (AESP)
- Employer
- Fisk University
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Oct 30, 2020
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Academic Advising & Academic Support Services
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
Academic Excellence and Student Performance is responsible for the
further development, implementation, and evaluation of the
university-wide initiative to impact retention, persistence, and
graduation rates at Fisk University. The AESP Counselor provides
academic advisement and other intervention to enhance student
performance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assist in identifying and/or selecting eligible students to
participate in the Program
• Provide individual and group advisement, including academic
advising, financial literacy education, academic skills and study
strategies, career exploration, and personal support.
• Monitor students’ academic progress on an ongoing basis;
recommends appropriate interventions to improve performance as
needed and follows up to ensure that students are following through
with recommended interventions.
• Assist with the development and implementation of program
activities which will aid participating students in their academic,
career, and personal success.
• Maintain up-to-date individual student records and reports;
Assist with other data collection as required.
• Coordinate and supervise the AESP peer mentor program.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this
position may be required to perform a combination of the following
supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each
function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the
requirements of the University.
• Prepare flyers for mass mailings, curricula reports,
duplicate instructional materials, class handouts, forms for
documentation of various program activities, contact notes and
other materials for usage by participants.
• Assist with data management, surveys, and program
evaluation.
• Assist with the preparation of annual reports, grant
proposals and other documents
• Maintain social media presence and monthly newsletter for
communication and educational needs of participants.
• Assist in organizing the scheduling of physical facilities,
procurement of audio-visual aids, refreshments, and other
materials, replication of materials and performance of necessary
logistical or other tasks to ensure effective implementation of
quality programming and activities.
• Attend appropriate Student Success conferences and trainings
(state, regional) and/or University meetings and trainings as
assigned to promote continuous professional growth.
• Assist and perform other job-related duties as assigned.
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Three or more years of experience in counseling, academic
advising and/or other student- centered activities.
• Goal oriented and student centered.
• Strong communication, oral, written and interpersonal
skills.
• Ability to develop and conduct presentations for a variety
of audiences.
• Grant writing and proposal development.
• Energetic and enthusiastic personality.
• Flexibility and able to travel periodically.
• Ability to work beyond eight hours day and on weekends when
needed.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Able to handle several complex tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment; and work
independently with little supervision.
• Knowledge of the academic setting and financial aid
process.
• Knowledge of diagnostic tests used to assess preparation for
college study.
• Knowledge and experience in provision of academic support to
“at risk” students.
• High proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher), CAMS, student databases (Blumen,
Student Access)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Psychology. Education
or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of
experience in higher education providing direct services to
students required.
Licenses or Certificates: N/A
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