Academic Success Specialist

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 28 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The TRIO Student Support Services STEM Program at Wichita State University is seeking a motivated graduate student to serve as a Graduate Academic Success Specialist. The role provides individualized support to STEM students as they develop study habits, time management, organizational systems, and academic strategies.

This position is ideal for graduate students pursuing careers in higher education, student affairs, counseling, psychology, education, or related fields and looking for experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Admitted to a degree program in full or conditional standing.
• Preferred: graduate student in Education, Counseling, Student Affairs, Psychology, Organizational Leadership, Social Work, or related field.

Responsabilités

• Meet individually with students to assess academic success needs.
• Assist students in developing effective study strategies and learning techniques.
• Help students develop systems for organization, time management, and task prioritization.
• Provide accountability and follow-up regarding academic goals and action plans.
• Help students develop semester plans and study schedules.
• Collaborate with TRIO staff regarding student support needs and referrals.
• Maintain documentation of participant contacts and services.
• Assist with workshops and presentations related to academic success and study skills.
• Participate in training and professional development activities.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Rapport-building

Mentoring/Tutoring

Student support

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

Department

TRIO STEM SSS

Campus Location

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type

Part Time

Pay

$17/hour

Work Schedule

; work is performed on-site and inperson. Flexible, 20 hours weekly, Mon-Friday 8am-5pm

Export Compliance Requirement

No export control requirement.

Job Story

The TRIO Student Support Services STEM Program is seeking amotivated graduate student to serve as a Graduate Academic SuccessSpecialist. This position will provide individualized support toSTEM students as they develop effective study habits, timemanagement skills, organizational systems, and academic successstrategies.

This position is ideal for graduate students interested in highereducation, student affairs, counseling, psychology, education,organizational leadership, or related fields and seeking experienceworking directly with students to promote academic success.

Job Summary

A Graduate Staff Assistant (GSA) assistants university service andacademic units in either non-teaching or non-research activities.Specific duties of the GSA vary widely, depending on theadministrative or academic unit to which they are assigned, butshould be at a level to make use of their education andabilities.

Job Duties

• Meet individually with students to assess academic success needsand identify areas for growth.
• Assist students in developing effective study strategies andlearning techniques.
• Support students in creating systems for organization, timemanagement, and task prioritization.
• Provide accountability and follow-up regarding academic goals andaction plans.
• Help students develop semester plans, study schedules, and academicroutines.
• Collaborate with TRIO staff regarding student support needs andreferrals.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of participant contacts andservices.
• Assist with workshops and presentations related to academic successand study skills.
• Participate in training and professional development activities asassigned.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree

Required Experience

To be eligible for an assistantship, students must be admitted to adegree program in either full or conditional standing. Studentsadmitted on probation or placed on academic probation followingadmission may be eligible for assistantship awards under certaincircumstances.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current graduate student in Education, Counseling, Student Affairs,Psychology, Organizational Leadership, Social Work, or a relatedfield.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to establish rapport with a diverse studentpopulation.
• Experience mentoring, tutoring, teaching, coaching, or supportingstudents preferred.
• Commitment to supporting student success and educationalattainment.

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate acomputer and other office equipment including but not limited tophone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicatewith others and accurately exchange information.