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Academic Intervention Specialist

Employer
University of Virginia's College at Wise
Location
Wise, Virginia (US)
Salary
42,000
Date posted
Dec 20, 2024
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Position Type
Administrative, Academic Affairs, Academic Administration
Employment Level
Entry-Level
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Public Four-Year Institutions

Job Details

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise invites applications for the position of Academic Intervention Specialist.  This position will coordinate the Individualized Plan for Academic Student Success (iPass) academic rehabilitation program for at-risk undergraduate students.  The Intervention Specialist is a full-time staff member in the Academic Success Center reporting to the Director of Academic Success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Review the needs of students on Academic Probation and/or Academic Warning to develop individualized comprehensive action plans for academic rehabilitation.  This includes Scheduling meetings with each student during the first (2) weeks of the academic semester Interviewing students to understand the challenges, both academic and non-academic, they face in meeting their academic goals Developing a specific action plan, including resources and schedules, to assist students in returning to academic good standing in a timely manner

Manage iPass participation throughout the academic semester.  This includes: Regular meetings with iPass students to review participation and progress Communication with faculty/instructors to review student progress in courses Revision of iPass plans throughout the semester to ensure proper balance of student support resources Coordinate with academic advisors and Office of the Registrar to suggest optimal semester class schedules for academic rehabilitation Coordinate with other academic support units, including Tutor Connection, the Writing Center, and Student Support Services, to ensure resource availability to support the iPass program Liaison to the Faculty Committee on Academic Appeals

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or related field

1-3 year’s experience in education academic support and/or student development

Project management and/or pedagogical expertise preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of current principles and practices in higher education related to student academic support

Demonstrated strong organizational skills in developing and executing multiple complex projects

Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations

Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with professionalism, sensitivity, and neutrality

Ability to use appropriate judgment when making decisions and recommendations

Ability to teach learning skills and present training programs to a wide variety of groups

Must be able to competently interact with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff

UVA Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, affordable access, and unwavering support of a collaborative and diverse community.  Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employee fulfills duties as a “responsible employee” under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.  A Responsible employee includes any employee:  who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

 

UVA Wise is committed to helping the campus community provide for their own safety and security.  The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report containing information on campus security and personal safety, including alerts, fire safety, crime prevention tips, and crime statistics is available at www.uvawise.edu/ASR.  A copy is available upon request by calling 276-328-0190 or 276-376-3451.

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A division of the University of Virginia and a member of the Council for Public Liberal Arts Colleges, The University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA Wise) is an inspiring place to teach, learn, work, and call home. Through personalized attention and commitment to individual growth, UVA Wise prepares students to be engaged citizens. Drawing upon its foundation as a public liberal arts institution in the Appalachian region of Southwest Virginia, the College strives to build a diverse community of learners with the drive to serve and lead in their communities, the nation, and the world. We offer access and affordability along with challenging academic work in the liberal arts tradition. The result is well-rounded graduates who earn fulfilling positions at leading organizations and pursue graduate study at prestigious institutions. And better yet, UVA Wise is consistently ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public liberal arts colleges in the nation whose students graduate with a low average student loan debt. 

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