Academic Support Coordinator: Near-Peer & Coaching

Mercer University School of Medicine; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Tuition waivers

Paid vacation and sick leave

Technology discounts

Work-life balance schedules

Job summary

Mercer University School of Medicine is seeking an Academic Resource Specialist to support the Doctor of Medicine Program across Macon, Savannah, and Columbus campuses. The role involves implementing Near-Peer Tutor and Pre-Clinical Academic Coaching programs, coordinating student surveys, and supporting accreditation activities.

You will recruit and train tutors, monitor progress, and participate in conferences and orientation events to help students overcome academic challenges and progress

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework and one year of administrative support experience required.
• Experience with databases and customer service preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Implement and administer Near-Peer Tutor and Pre-Clinical Academic Coaching Programs.
• Attend student case-conferences, orientation events, and informational events as required.
• Oversee Near-Peer Tutor Program: recruitment, credentialing, training, assignments and progress monitoring.
• Coordinate satisfaction surveys with the Office of Strategic Planning, Accreditation and Assessment for LCME accreditation activities.
• Attend and document student case-conferences with Pre-Clinical Coaches and Academic Affairs Deans.

Skills

Org & data management

Written & verbal comms

Campus collaboration

Education

Two years college coursework

Job description

Mercer University School of Medicine is seeking an Academic Resource Specialist to support the Doctor of Medicine Program across Macon, Savannah, and Columbus campuses. The role involves implementing Near-Peer Tutor and Pre-Clinical Academic Coaching programs, coordinating student surveys, and supporting accreditation activities.

You will recruit and train tutors, monitor progress, and participate in conferences and orientation events to help students overcome academic challenges and progress