Academic Support Specialist

Salary Range: $60,000 - $68,000 - depending on experience and qualifications

Position Summary:

Under the supervision and in coordination with the Director of Academic Support, the Academic Support Specialist is responsible for coordinating and providing academic support programs and services for all Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFUMS) students. S/He will also be responsible for wellness programming initiatives within the Division of Student Success and Wellness and will assist in other University-wide events.

Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short term and long term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. Full time staff are eligible for 3 weeks of vacation/ personal leave, 15 sick days, and 9 paid holidays, paid winter break, plus two floating holidays.

Who We Are:

Rosalind Franklin University is comprised of six Schools: the Chicago Medical School, College of Health Professions, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, the College of Pharmacy, the College of Nursing, and the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Rosalind Franklin University enrolls approximately 2,000 students per academic year, and is supported by 850 full-time and part-time faculty and 338 staff members. Founded in 1912, Rosalind Franklin University has educated more than 16,000 medical and advanced health sciences degree graduates in the United States and worldwide.

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedule and train all small group tutors and are responsible for the budget management of the Peer Tutoring program.
• Participate and coordinate the selection and hiring of small group tutors.
• Create professional development opportunities to assist peer tutors and instructors in teaching pedagogy techniques for interactive learning.
• Work closely with each individual academic program to establish specific needs for academic support opportunities.
• Provide individual academic advising and counseling for students in academic difficulty.
• Monitor individual student progression and evaluations.
• Serve on the academic progression boards within the academic departments.
• Provide academic support services including, but not limited to, time management, study skills, test-taking skills, and school-life balance.
• Assist students with career exploration and career preparation (CVs, Personal Statements, etc.)
• Develop new academic support programming based on the needs of the student community.
• Serve on wellness committees to support health and well-being initiatives.
• Plan and coordinate wellness events; deliver presentations on wellness-related topics.
• Must be comfortable with public speaking and large group presentations.
• Assist with new student orientation planning and implementation throughout the year, the largest of which includes approximately 600 new students.
• As a member of the Division of Student Success and Wellness, s/he will work cooperatively in Division-wide and University-wide programming efforts (graduation, annual ceremonies, etc.)
• Serve on Division and University committees.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or delegated

Conditions of Employment

• Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check.

Required Education and Experience:

* Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field.

* Prior student affairs experience working in a medical/health care educational setting and/or experience working with professional or graduate level students.

* 3-5 years of experience in teaching and learning techniques and methodology.

* Strong foundation in student development theory.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional organizational and planning skills.
• Computer skills proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to give interactive and engaging presentations to large and small groups of people.
• Knowledge of event planning, marketing, and implementation concepts and techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable university, state, and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures (including FERPA).
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively work with a diverse population.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Student Affairs Administration, Education, or related field.

Typical Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work is performed in a typical office environment and will be conducted in a climate-controlled office with extensive use of computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
• Work is of a light physical demand, with duties being performed while sitting, standing, or occasionally stooping.

EOE, including Disability / Vets