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Academic Coordinator

Posting Number S00528

Position Type Full Time

Hours/Schedule General Campus Office Hours; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Campus Main Campus, Utica NY

Date Position Available 11/01/2024

Posted Salary $20.51/hr

FLSA Status Non - Exempt

Benefits Eligible Yes

If yes, please select: All Benefits

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

• Monitors and evaluates student performance and provides a structure for academic support delivery to YSLPP students by school site staff.

• Trains YSLPP school site staff and Utica University tutors in pedagogical techniques proven to enhance student performance.

  Location Utica, NY

  Application Deadline 11/23/2024

  Full consideration by:

  Open Until Filled No

  Major Responsibilities

• Works with Assistant Director to monitor student performance on quarterly progress reports, report cards and on state and local exams. Uses this data to direct priorities of school site staff and tutors delivering academic support.

• Assists Proctor High School site staff with day-to-day classroom management.

• Holds training sessions with school site staff and Utica University tutors on topics related to academic instruction.

• Works with Assistant Director to ensure compliance with NYSED grant.

• Manages the academic intervention plans for YSLPP students placed on academic probation.

• Participates in the planning and implementation of Summer Program curriculum.

• Responsible for working with supervisor and other team members to achieve successful results on all established individual and departmental goals and key performance indicators.

• Takes an active role in the development of the department’s strategic and operational plans as required by department leadership.

• Works closely with department supervisor to develop and implement operational goals that support departmental success.

• May perform other related duties as assigned.

  Driving Responsibilities

This position may occasionally involve regional travel using a University-owned or University-rented vehicle.

Travel

Supervises

Education & Experience Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and minimum of three years in classroom setting required; Master’s degree preferred.

Minimum Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of age-appropriate instructional techniques

• Familiarity with New York State requirements for the Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation

• Multi-tasking

• Prioritizing

• Organization

• Strong Communication Skills (written and verbal)

• Relate to children of all ages and ethnic backgrounds

• Creative problem solving

• Computer skills

• Preferred: Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license that will meet insurance company rules and regulations for driving underwriting criteria

• Must be able to work flexible hours if necessary

  Applicant Documents Instructions

All positions at Utica University support the University’s mission and values in part by being active members of an inclusive environment. Please describe in your diversity statement how you would see yourself incorporating this into this role.

In line with the University’s Affirmative Action Policy, there is no requirement or expectation that a candidate disclose their identity or membership in any protected class or group, either in the diversity statement or in other application documents submitted to the search committee. For additional information on what to provide in your diversity statement please reference the diversity statement guide at the following link: https://www.utica.edu/hr/media/Diversity_Statement_Guide.pdf

Additional information Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

EEO/AA Statement

Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, age, domestic violence victim status, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community

Our community of students, faculty and staff reflect a diversity of experiences, opinions, and cultural backgrounds shaped by biology, society, history, and choice. Our community includes members who are diverse by virtue of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religious and/or spiritual affiliations, and socio-economic status, as well as the number of other ways in which who we are influences how we see the world. Furthermore, we value and celebrate diversity, and this results in a commitment to multiculturalism. We believe that within the community of human persons, all cultures, perspectives, and beliefs about faith, ideals, taste and lifestyles are of equal value. Our diversity deepens our commitment to nurture a multicultural environment in which we engage with others and blend perspectives, to learn about diverse cultures, to explore who we are and where we come from and to accept one another without prejudice. The Utica University Mission and Values Statement includes a commitment to fostering diversity in perspective, background, and experience within an environment that is dedicated to the freedom of expression and the open sharing of ideas.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Located in the heart of central New York, Utica University is a comprehensive,

independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for

college study to veterans returning from the second world war. More than

seventy years since veterans returned from WWII , this tradition of serving

veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to

welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and

professional staff.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)

• HigherEdJobs.com

• InsideHigherEd.com

• Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper

• Ithaca Journal

• Personal Referral

• Utica University Website

• Albany Times Union

• Binghamton Press & Sun

• careerbuilders.com

• centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

• Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)

• Elmira Star Gazette

• Utica University Online Employment Website

• DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education

• Historically Black Colleges and Universities

• Indeed.com

• Current Utica University Employee

• Referred by a Utica University Employee

• Referred by a non Utica University Employee

• Twitter

• LinkedIn-Job Posting

• LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR

• Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

• Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper

• Albany Times Union-newspaper

• Facebook

• Job Fair

• Search Firm

• NCAA

• PRISM Network

• HBCU Connect

• DiverseJobs

• Other

• • Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral?

(Open Ended Question)

• Do you currently hold a Bachelor's Degree or higher level degree?

• Yes

• No

  Applicant Documents

  Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

• "Contributions to Diversity" Statement

  Optional Documents

• Letter of Reference #1