Academic Champion - Specialized Population & Academic Recovery Focus

Talladega College; Talladega (AL); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Talladega College invites applications for an Academic Champion who will provide specialized academic advising and intensive case management focused on Freshman and Sophomore Band students as well as those in the N.A.D.O. program. This role supports student success through structured planning and resource coordination.

Funding is through Title III; reporting to the Director of Student Success in the Academic Affairs division. The position is full-time and on-site in Talladega, Alabama.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, Counseling, or a related field preferred; Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of experience in academic advising, student success coaching, or higher education administration.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with at-risk populations and diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
• Excellent communication with students, faculty, and Music/Band leadership.

Responsabilités

• Targeted Performance Advising for Freshman and Sophomore Band students with academic roadmaps.
• N.A.D.O. case management with weekly/bi-weekly progress check-ins.
• Assistance with Degree Progression & Registration to meet GPA/SAP requirements.
• Academic Intervention Teaching for recovery-focused courses.
• Holistic coaching on time management, note-taking, and test-taking strategies.
• Coordinate with the Band Director to align academics with performances.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

SIS proficiency

Excel proficiency

Database management

Formation

Master’s degree in education, Counseling, or related field

Bachelor’s degree required

Outils

SIS

Microsoft Excel

Database management

Description du poste

Academic Champion - Specialized Population & Academic RecoveryFocus

Department:

Academic Affairs

Type:

Full Time

Contact Name:

Talladega College Office of Human Resources

Contact Email:

[e-mail]

About Talladega College

Talladega College, Alabama’s first private historically blackliberal arts college, has been known for academic excellence forover 150 years. It is listed among the Princeton Review’s BestColleges in the Southeast and U.S. News & World Report’s BestHBCUs and Top Performers on Social Mobility. Home to theworld-renowned Amistad Murals and a championship-level marchingband, Talladega provides a nurturing, historic environment equippedwith state-of-the-art facilities like the BCH Student ActivityCenter and the Dr. William R. Harvey Museum of Art.

Job Summary

As a member of the Division of Academic Affairs, the Academic Champion provides specialized, holistic academic advising andintensive case management for Freshman and Sophomore students. This role is uniquely split between two high-priority populations: Bandstudents (navigating the rigors of performance and travel) andstudents in the N.A.D.O. Program (those admitted conditionally withhigh school GPAs below 2.0, or students currently on AcademicWarning/Probation). The Academic Champion serves as a primaryadvocate, coach, and strategist, ensuring these studentssuccessfully transition to their junior year. This position isfunded through Title III and reports to the Director of StudentSuccess.

Job Duties

• Targeted Performance Advising: Deliver proactive, interactionalacademic advising for Freshman and Sophomore Band students,creating "academic roadmaps" that account for heavy rehearsalschedules, travel, and classic "Battle of the Bands" seasoncommitments.
• N.A.D.O. Case Management: Provide intensive monitoring forN.A.D.O. Program participants and students on academic recovery.This includes weekly or bi-weekly check-ins to track progress,attendance, and the implementation of academic success plans. Degree Progression & Registration: Navigate students throughthe registration process, ensuring they meet general educationrequirements and understand the specific GPA benchmarks required toremain eligible for Band participation and federal financial aid(SAP).
• Academic Intervention Teaching: Instruct Student Successcourses (as needed) specifically designed for students in academicrecovery, focusing on the cognitive and non-cognitive skillsrequired for collegiate persistence.
• Holistic Coaching: Address root causes of academic struggle byproviding direct coaching in time management, note-taking, andtest-taking strategies. Coordinate specifically with the BandDirector to align academic expectations with performanceschedules.
• Integrated Referrals: Serve as a bridge to Talladega CollegeStudent Affairs, counseling, financial aid, and disabilityservices. Ensure N.A.D.O. students are utilizing mandatory tutoringand writing center resources.
• Data & Compliance: Maintain meticulous records of studentinteractions and progress in accordance with FERPA. Monitor "EarlyWarning" reports to intervene before mid-term grades arefinalized.
• High-Impact Advocacy: Remain current in high-impact practices(HIPs) regarding HBCU student retention, at-risk studentintervention, and the specific needs of first-generationstudents.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in education, Counseling, or arelated field preferred; Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in academic advising,student success coaching, or higher education administration.
• Specialized Knowledge: Demonstrated commitment to working with"at-risk" populations and students from diverse socio-economicbackgrounds.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills; must be ableto communicate effectively with students, faculty, and theDepartment of Music/Band leadership.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in student information systems(SIS), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel), and databasemanagement.
• Preferred: Prior experience with Band/Fine Arts programs orworking with "bridge" programs for conditionally admittedstudents.
• Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

TALLADEGA COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER