Academic Coordinator – Student Support Services (SSS)-TRiO

Performs a variety of moderately complex tasks related to supporting college students who are low-income, first generation and students with disabilities. The Academic Coordinator/Counselor is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and coordination of functions that may include student advising, assessment, intervention strategies, transfer, retention, disability services, community outreach and student activities.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assists TRIO Director in the selection, utilization and evaluation of standardized diagnostic, placement career and achievement assessment, evaluate student progress and make modifications to student goals for success.
• Coordinates the academic support to students by working with director to develop individualized plans and by providing direction for academic skill development.
• Supervise and help select ESL, Health and other academic tutors.
• Maintain close ties with English, Math, and Science departments to keep abreast of skill needs and course requirements.
• Maintain close ties with Regional Faculty and Administration regarding student life, transfer and retention college functions.
• Assist Director in evaluation of academic and assessment needs.
• Assists Director in supervising SSS staff: counselors, and tutors, and work study students.
• Manage tutoring program/supervise and assign tutors.
• Coordinate E-profiles, review and make recommendations.
• Counsel students with respect to career assessment and decision-making. Maintain close ties with Career Services.
• Provide in-depth counseling regarding skills necessary to academic success (time management, study skills). Counsels students in regard to course selection, scheduling, future goals, and other academic issues.
• Assess, document and monitor progress of SSS students.
• Assist in organization and maintenance of reports.
• Input SSS data input/file management
• Coordinate and plan disability services and student accommodations with SSS Disability Specialist/Counselor, college disability and veteran’s offices.
• Determine student’s eligibility for financial aid through the use of federal income guidelines, and assessment of needs. Maintain close ties with the Admissions, Advising, Registrar and Financial Aid Offices.
• Maintains student electronic academic files and monitors student progress; identify academic problems and provides guidance and referrals.
• Refers students to outside agencies for guidance and support, as appropriate.
• Serve as a liaison between students and faculty to resolve any problems or difficulties.
• Develop and implement workshops for program students including determining place and times, organizing materials, and publicizing events.
• Assists in supervising staff by scheduling employees, assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
• Conduct all activities within the established guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned by TRIO Director, Vice Chancellor of Enrollment and Marketing and/or campus Chancellor.

Salary = $44,800

Benefits Offered:

• No waiting period to enroll in benefits.
• Employer contribution to retirement plan.
• Excellent benefits, including voluntary benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, identity theft protection, accidental injury and illness, and more!
• Paid time off: vacation, sick, volunteer, bereavement.
• Paid holidays: 9 days plus winter break between December 25th and January 1st.
• Free tuition at any Ivy Tech location for employee, spouse, and qualifying dependents.
• Full time employees qualify for tuition assistance for higher education opportunities.
• Professional Development opportunities.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements

• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Products and Virtua platforms in order to perform Academic Coordinator/Counselor functions as described above.
• Must have an excellent command of professional presentation skills and be comfortable presenting to college and community constituencies.
• Knowledge of counseling techniques, administering and interpreting surveys and inventories, gathering and entering data statistics, developing and facilitating study skills, personal improvement, and financial literacy seminars.
• Knowledge of Student Development Theory a plus.
• Ability to work well with individuals with diverse backgrounds specifically with low-income, first generation students, and students with disabilities in need of academic assistance
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass criminal background check.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

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