Lecturer-Center for Student Success

Company: Texas A&M University- Kingsville
Location: Kingsville
Posted on: August 1, 2022

Job Description:

Job TitleLecturer-Center for Student SuccessAgencyTexas A University - KingsvilleDepartmentStudent SuccessProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationKingsville, TexasJob TypeFacultyJob DescriptionJob SummaryThe First Year Academic Success Specialist (Lecturer), under the supervision of the First Year Program Coordinator, addresses academic success and related issues of First Time in College (FTIC) students. Teach the Freshman SeminarPlan organized lessons, based on curriculum learning objectivesIncorporate AVID High Impact Teaching StrategiesMaintain attendance and student grade recordsProvide grade/attendance/assessment records and final report to UNIV CoordinatorMaintain records of student communications and appointments on StarfishCommunicate effectively with studentsMaintain regular office hoursWork collaboratively with advisors and facultyParticipate in University Student Success Faculty Learning Community monthly meetings and required trainings.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesConduct purposeful interactions with First Time in College (FTIC) students for individualized academic success coaching, with the goal of maintaining student success and increasing student retention from spring to fall. Specifically,Provide one on one academic success support to FTIC students to ensure ongoing successful progress to completion of degree program, by identifying options best suited to student's goals, interests and skillsPartner with academic advisor(s) to assist in communications with FTIC studentsRecord all student communications on StarfishPartner with Academic Recovery Advisor to administer the appropriate program to FTIC students placed on Scholastic ProbationContribute to/Create a First Year Javelina newsletterCollaborate with appropriate partners to organize and implement a series of workshops targeting FTIC student success and retentionCollaborate with appropriate partners to organize and implement Freshman Convocation and Freshman Convocation and a year-end First Year CelebrationWork collaboratively and collegially with academic units and services throughout the university, as needed, to facilitate comprehensive FTIC student support.Additional duties as assigned by Associate Vice President for Student Success The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.Minimum RequirementsEducation- Master's degree in a relevant field.Experience- No experience neededKnowledge of- Knowledge of Word processing and spreadsheets.Ability to-Ability to multitask and work cooperatively. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Preferred RequirementsOne year prior experience in teaching in higher education.Knowledge of Blackboard LMS.All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

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