Coordinator of Academic Support & New Student Engagement | Southwest Minnesota State University Job at Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, MN

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  • Southwest Minnesota State University
  • Marshall, MN

Job Description

Job Description

The Coordinator of Academic Support & New Student Engagement provides support to Southwest Minnesota State University's recruitment and retention efforts by developing and managing annual programming designed to facilitate student engagement, learning, and success. Primarily, this position coordinates annual student programming including Gold Rush Days, Mustang Success Night, and a spring Welcome Week. This position also co-manages all operations of SMSU's Supplemental Instruction (SI) program with a designated SI Faculty liaison, organizes interdisciplinary tutoring support within the Deeann Griebel Student Success Center, and serves as the main liaison at SMSU for Tutor.com through Minnesota State. This position also assists the Deeann Griebel Student Success Center team with early alert intervention support for at-risk students, academic advising for undeclared students, and serves as a backup for test proctoring and course placement services.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's degree in developmental education, education, counseling, or a related field with one year of professional experience in higher education.

  • Demonstrated understanding of and familiarity with academic support at a post-secondary level and in working with diverse populations of students. 

  • Ability to interact with, communicate with (both oral and written), and relate to others. 

  • Demonstrated experience in program planning, development, and assessment.

  • Ability to work independently and as a team, to work collaboratively and to foster strong relationships with faculty, staff, and students.

Preferred Qualification 

  • Certification as a CRLA (College Reading and Learning Association) tutor and/or tutoring supervisor.

  • Experience in administering a learning center or tutoring program.

  • Ability to demonstrate experience with supervising student employees.

  • Certifications as a test proctor for ACCUPLACER or ability to obtain within three months of hire.

  • Completion of Supplemental Instruction (SI) supervision training through University of Missouri - Kansas City or ability to obtain within three months of hire.

  • Knowledge of online course management system, student records information systems, customer relation systems, degree audits, website content management, and the academic catalog.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system. SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships. Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions. The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 13,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The position is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, dynamic and growing institution that is searching for exceptionally talented people.

Southwest Minnesota State University complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. You can find our Annual Security and Fire Safety Report online at Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (smsu.edu) . This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Southwest Minnesota State University. If you prefer a hard copy, please contact the Department of Public Safety at 507-537-7252.

We are committed to responding to the educational needs of our changing communities and to providing opportunities for enhancing knowledge, skills, and values in a supportive learning environment. We recognize and assert the value of inclusion as an ethical imperative and as a necessity for academic rigor, student success, and lifelong learning. Our goal is to strive for inclusive excellence in our commitment to preparing all students and employees for success.

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Affirmative Action Office, 507-537-6208. For TTY communications, contact Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529. This vacancy notice is available in alternative format upon request. 

About Southwest Minnesota State University

Southwest Minnesota State University is a four-year public university offering a high quality education in the liberal arts and professions to prepare students for a life that is successful both personally and professionally. SMSU has grown into a university of choice with high national rankings, producing scholars who become the leaders, thinkers, and entrepreneurs of the future. Students and faculty alike come here to engage in the rich "Southwest Experience," which starts with strong academics, fulfilling social opportunities and support from fellow Mustangs.

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Job Tags

Remote job, Shift work, Night shift, Monday to Friday,

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