SOMA - Student Achievement Specialist

A.T. Still University; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A.T. Still University's School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) on the Mesa campus seeks a Student Achievement Specialist to support ATSU-SOMA students with academic advising, career guidance, and DEI‑based programming.

The role reports to the Director of the Student Achievement Team. Responsibilities include advising students from pre-matriculation through graduation, tracking those needing extra support, developing campus services, and contributing to MSPE materials and

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a related field required.
• One to two years of experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and emailing; strong public speaking skills.
• Must be organized, collaborative, and professional.
• Compassion, patience and approachability are essential.
• Familiarity with bias, diversity, and osteopathic medicine concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support the 4 year academic support and advising program for ATSU-SOMA students from pre-matriculation through graduation.
• Support the 4 year career counseling and advising program for ATSU-SOMA students from pre-matriculation through graduation.
• Track and support students needing additional academic support to increase success likelihood.
• Counsel students needing improvement in academic or professional performance.
• Participate in development and delivery of DEI based support and curriculum for ATSU-SOMA students, faculty, and staff.
• Support resources developed by the SAT including apps, website, and materials.
• Participate in production of the MSPE for graduating students.
• Participate in professional development on campus and at national conferences.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Emailing

Public speaking

Collaboration

Organization

Compassion

Education

Masters Degree in Student Services, Education, Counseling or Related Field

Job description

Description

A.T. Still University's School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) is seeking an Student Achievement Specialist on the Mesa, Arizona campus. This position reports to the Director of Student Achievement Team. The Student Achievement Success Specialist is responsible for development and delivery of College specific student services, academic advising support and career advising to all ATSU-SOMA students. The Director oversees the staff and programs of the Student Achievement Team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the 4 year academic support and advising program for ATSU-SOMA students, from pre-matriculation through graduation.
• Support the 4 year career counseling and advising program for ATSU-SOMA students, from pre-matriculation through graduation.
• Track and support students in need of additional academic support or other types of support to enhance their likelihood of success at ATSU-SOMA
• Counsel students needing improvement in academic or professional performance
• Participate in the development and delivery of DEI based support and curriculum for ATSU-SOMA students, faculty, and staff
• Support the resources developed by the Student Achievement Team including, but not limited to: ATSU SOMAGo app, SAT Website, ProgressIQ for student support and advising, Advisor Handbook, Board preparation materials.
• Participate in the production of the MSPE for graduating students
• Participate in Professional Development on campus and through national conferences as applicable to the work of the SAT
• Other duties as assigned by the Director, Student Achievement Team

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Masters Degree in Student Services, Education, Counseling or Related Field.
• Broad knowledge and experience in student services.
• One or two years of experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, emailing, and public speaking.
• Must be organized, have a collaborative mindset, and show professional behavior.
• Applicant must show compassion, patience, and approachability.
• The successful applicant will have demonstrated success promoting a culturally rich environment that values and appreciates diversity.
• The applicant should have a common understanding of bias, what it means to be culturally proficient, and demonstrated success at mitigating differences.
• The applicant should have familiarity with the principles and practice of osteopathic medicine.

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.