Academic Program Specialist, Peer Support

University of Tampa; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tuition

Paid leave

Wellness initiatives

Health reimbursement account

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

On-campus dining discounts

On-campus parking

Campus amenities access

Fitness center

Pet insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

University of Tampa is seeking an Academic Program Specialist within the Academic Success Center's Peer Support team in Tampa. You will coordinate tutoring programs and supervise student staff, while teaching ASK-100 study skills courses and maintaining program platforms.

You will work closely with the Director and Peer Support team to assess and improve services, participate in outreach, and contribute to a diverse, inclusive campus culture.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an academic discipline, higher education, or related field from a regionally accredited university.
• 2+ years working in an academic support capacity in higher education, preferably in a learning center, tutoring or advising functions.
• Knowledge of FERPA, ADA, and other applicable federal laws.
• Experience supervising student employees or professional staff.
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to set priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate tutoring programs and oversee student staff.
• Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate peer support staff.
• Collaborate to assess programs, track utilization and implement new initiatives.
• Assist staff with CRLA certification adherence.
• Maintain webpages, Canvas and related platforms.
• Teach ASK-100 study skills courses.
• Represent ASC at University events and participate in outreach.
• Assist with appointments, presentations and campus events.
• Contribute to an inclusive work environment.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in higher education

Job description

Academic Program Specialist, Peer Support R0010859 Tampa

Housed within the Academic Success Center (ASC), Peer Support atThe University of Tampa has an opening for an Academic ProgramSpecialist. This position will work closely with the Director andPeer Support team to coordinate peer tutoring programs. Thisposition will report to the Director of Peer Support.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director to manage the daily oversight oftutoring programs and student staff.
• Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate peer support staff.
• Collaborate with Peer Support staff to assessment programs, trackutilization of services, and implement new initiatives.
• Assist and track student staff through College Reading andLearning Association (CRLA) certification guidelines.
• Maintain webpages, Canvas site and other platforms associatedwith Peer Support programs.
• Teach ASK-100 course(s): study skills course that assistsstudents in enhancing college success skills, setting goals, anddeveloping personal responsibility for their academicexperiences.
• Represent Academic Success Center team at Universityevents.
• Participate in outreach initiatives to targeted studentpopulations in collaboration with Center staff and campuspartners.
• Assist with appointments, walk-ins, presentations, Admissionsevents, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of,respect for, and development of skills to engage with those ofother cultures and backgrounds.

Qualifications

1. Master's degree in an academic discipline, higher education, orrelated field from a regionally accredited university.
2. 2+ years working in an academic support capacity in highereducation, preferably in a learning center, tutoring or advisingfunctions.
3. Knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn FERPA, ADA, andother relevant federal laws.
4. Experience supervising student employees or professionalstaff.
5. Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and organizationalskills as well as the ability to establish priorities and managetime

The University of Tampa offers great benefits to include:

• FREE Tuition
• Generous paid leave
• Wellness initiatives
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term DisabilityInsurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• FREE On-Campus Parking
• Access to Campus Amenities (pool, library, campus events andmore)
• Fitness Center
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• And more!

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Summer: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Occasional evenings and weekends may be required

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or a acredit report.

Additional Information

This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not todetermine specific duties and responsibilities for any particularposition. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may varybased on the specific task assigned to the position.

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