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Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago

Student Development Specialist, Sr.

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is affiliated with Perimeter College at Georgia State University, which has been a gateway to higher education for over 60 years. They are seeking a Senior Student Development Specialist to administer assessments, analyze data, and provide academic coaching to at-risk students, fostering their academic success and retention.

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Responsibilities

Administer individualized student assessments to at-risk students enrolled in introductory mathematics courses, analyze assessment and performance data, and utilize data to effectively employ ongoing professional academic coaching methodologies and other strategies to equip students with enhanced non-cognitive skills leading to increased academic success and retention

Collect and analyze a variety of data, monitor student academic performance, collaborate with other team members to develop and deliver workshops and small group activities on issues related to academic success

Collaborate and coordinate with other college services and programs to foster a supportive and informed cross-functional approach to student support, and to model ethical behaviors

Qualification

Academic coachingData analysisStudent assessmentsEducational technologiesEthical behaviorCommunication skillsLeadership skillsOrganizational skillsCollaboration

Required

Master's degree and one year of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience

Must possess at least 2 years full-time professional-level experience working in academic support service programs as an academic coach, academic or career advisor, or other roles in higher education, non-profit, or a community services organization

Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills

Ability to collect and analyze a variety of data

Monitor student academic performance

Collaborate with other team members to develop and deliver workshops and small group activities

Collaborate and coordinate with other college services and programs to foster a supportive and informed cross-functional approach to student support

Model ethical behaviors

Understanding and sensitivity to the multicultural differences/needs of students

Experience providing coaching and/or counseling to low-income, first-generation, academically under-served, under-prepared students in a post-secondary setting

Computer skills and experience with educational technologies, learning software, and online assessment tools such as Blumen, Banner, or other student database systems

Great communication skills

Willingness to work with others

Ability to complete on-the-job training

Perform other duties as assigned or required