Coordinator of AE and A (Grant funded)

Dillard University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dillard University in New Orleans seeks a Coordinator of Academic Enrichment and Accessibility (Grant funded) to develop and coordinate initiatives that boost student achievement and persistence. Working with the Dean of Students and multiple campus partners, you will lead honors programs, evening/weekend services, and accommodations implementation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 1–3 years in higher education, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred in higher education, education, counseling, student affairs, or related field.
• 1–3 years of professional experience in higher education, academic support, accessibility services, student success, or related area preferred.
• Knowledge of academic accommodations and experience supporting students with disabilities preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple programs and manage confidential student information.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as required by programming and testing schedules.
• Ability to learn and utilize institutional systems, learning management systems, student-success platforms, and related technology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate evening and weekend academic support programs in collaboration with the Academic Testing and Tutoring Center.
• Develop academic enrichment workshops, study opportunities, and other initiatives supporting student persistence and achievement.
• Serve as advisor and coach for the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge team, including student recruitment, preparation, practices, competition logistics, and related activities.
• Coordinate Dillard University's participation in the Leadership Alliance Internship Program and serve on the University's Leadership Alliance team.
• Collaborate with faculty, Academic Affairs, and other campus partners to identify and implement academic enrichment opportunities.
• Assist with assessment and reporting related to academic enrichment programs and student outcomes.
• Coordinate the implementation of approved academic accommodations for eligible students.
• Prepare and distribute accommodation letters and maintain appropriate documentation and records.
• Serve as a resource to students regarding the implementation of approved accommodations.
• Provide guidance, resources, and training to faculty and staff regarding accommodation processes and responsibilities.
• Coordinate with faculty to address questions regarding the implementation of approved accommodations.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality of student disability and accommodation information.
• Assist with case management, communication, tracking, and assessment related to accessibility services.
• Collaborate with University leadership and appropriate campus partners to support consistent implementation of accessibility procedures.
• Share responsibility for proctoring accommodated examinations.
• Assist with scheduling and administering accommodated examinations during high-volume testing periods.
• Verify student identity, testing instructions, approved accommodations, and faculty requirements before examination administration.
• Maintain test security, confidentiality, academic integrity, and appropriate testing conditions.
• Provide evening, weekend, midterm, and final examination coverage as necessary based on student demand.
• Coordinate testing schedules with students, faculty, and the Academic Testing and Tutoring Center.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Collaborative ability

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Learning management systems

Student-success platforms

Job description

Position Summary:

Coordinator of Academic Enrichment and Accessibility (Grant funded) Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Dean of Students, the Coordinator of Academic Enrichment & Accessibility develops and coordinates academic enrichment initiatives designed to support student achievement, persistence, and academic excellence. The Coordinator provides leadership for honors and academically competitive programs, supports evening and weekend academic services, and coordinates the implementation of approved student accommodations. Working collaboratively with the Coordinator of Academic Testing and Tutoring Center, faculty, academic departments, and other members of the Office of Student Success, the Coordinator also provides accommodated testing and proctoring services to ensure sufficient testing capacity and timely support for students.

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Academic Enrichment & Student Success

• Coordinate evening and weekend academic support and enrichment programs in collaboration with the Academic Testing and Tutoring Center.
• Develop academic enrichment workshops, study opportunities, and other initiatives supporting student persistence and achievement.
• Serve as advisor and coach for the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge team, including student recruitment, preparation, practices, competition logistics, and related activities.
• Coordinate Dillard University's participation in the Leadership Alliance Internship Program and serve on the University's Leadership Alliance team.
• Collaborate with faculty, Academic Affairs, and other campus partners to identify and implement academic enrichment opportunities.
• Assist with assessment and reporting related to academic enrichment programs and student outcomes.

Honors Student Programs

• Serve as advisor for the Thompson Cook Honors Program.
• Assist with the development and coordination of honors courses in partnership with appropriate academic leadership and faculty.
• Coordinate communication and engagement with honors faculty.
• Develop collaborative programs and activities among University honor societies.
• Assist with planning and implementation of the annual Honors Convocation.
• Develop opportunities that promote academic excellence, graduate education, research, leadership, and other high-impact experiences for high-achieving students.

Accessibility Services

• Coordinate the implementation of approved academic accommodations for eligible students.
• Prepare and distribute accommodation letters and maintain appropriate documentation and records.
• Serve as a resource to students regarding the implementation of approved accommodations.
• Provide guidance, resources, and training to faculty and staff regarding accommodation processes and responsibilities.
• Coordinate with faculty to address questions regarding the implementation of approved accommodations.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality of student disability and accommodation information.
• Assist with case management, communication, tracking, and assessment related to accessibility services.
• Collaborate with University leadership and appropriate campus partners to support consistent implementation of accessibility procedures.

Testing & Proctoring

• Share responsibility with the Coordinator of Academic Testing and Tutoring Center for proctoring accommodated examinations and other approved testing services.
• Assist with scheduling and administering accommodated examinations during high-volume testing periods.
• Verify student identity, testing instructions, approved accommodations, and faculty requirements before examination administration.
• Maintain test security, confidentiality, academic integrity, and appropriate testing conditions.
• Provide evening, weekend, midterm, and final examination coverage as necessary based on student demand.
• Coordinate testing schedules with students, faculty, and the Academic Testing and Tutoring Center.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in higher education, education, counseling, student affairs, or a related field preferred.
• One to three years of professional experience in higher education, academic support, accessibility services, student success, or a related area preferred.
• Knowledge of academic accommodations and experience supporting students with disabilities preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple programs and manage confidential student information.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as required by programming and testing schedules.
• Ability to learn and utilize institutional systems, learning management systems, student-success platforms, and related technology.

WORK CONDITIONS

It may require long hours sitting in front of a computer, walking across campus, and/or bending, stooping, and lifting up to 20 lbs.

Dillard University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify the Office of Human Resources.