Academic Pathways Support Specialist/Allied Health

• Location 100 College Drive,Logan, WV, 25601,United States
• Base Pay $52,337.00
  - $68,104.00 / Year

Contact information

• Name Susan Ross
• Phone 304.896.7445
• Email susan.ross@southernwv.edu

Description

Academic Pathways Support Specialist/Allied Health
- Grant-Funded

Non-Classified
- Full-time with Benefits – Pay Range $52,337 – $68,104

This is a grant-funded position. Continuation of employment depends upon grant-funding continuation and restrictions for the position, performance, and/or institutional needs.

Campus: Logan

Responsibilities

The Academic Pathways Support Specialist (Allied Health) provides comprehensive academic, career, and student-success support to students pursuing allied health education and career pathways through the Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant-funded initiative. The position assists students in navigating prerequisite coursework, selective admission requirements, program progression expectations, clinical preparation, credentialing or licensure requirements, and transition to employment. The Specialist develops individualized student success plans, monitors student progress, implements early-alert interventions, and coordinates academic and support services designed to improve persistence, retention, completion, and progression into allied health programs and careers. The position works collaboratively with allied health faculty, academic advisors, student services personnel, financial aid, workforce development personnel, clinical partners, and other college and community partners to identify and address barriers to student success. The Specialist maintains accurate and timely documentation of student contacts, interventions, referrals, and outcomes in AGSPrime and other required systems. The position may work with prospective, current, and recently graduated allied health students and will provide services consistent with grant requirements, institutional policies, and applicable federal and state regulations

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health, Education, Counseling, Student Services, Workforce Development, or a closely related field. Master’s Degree is preferred. Valid Driver’s License is required. Active Allied Health professional certification or credentials relevant to the Allied Health discipline is preferred. Must have at least three (3) years of experience with remediation, student coaching, data tracking, and rural or first-generation learners. Background in Allied Health programs is preferred

Summary

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Allied health education pathways, prerequisite coursework, selective admissions, clinical requirements, credentialing/licensure pathways, and career opportunities. Knowledge of student development, academic advising, coaching, retention, persistence, early-alert intervention, and student-success strategies. Knowledge of student support resources, financial literacy, career development, and barriers affecting student access and completion. Knowledge of student information systems, data tracking, documentation, confidentiality requirements, and grant reporting practices. Skilled in providing individualized academic coaching, student-success planning, proactive outreach, and appropriate referrals; explaining academic, admission, clinical, certification, and program requirements clearly and effectively; and building collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff, clinical partners, employers, and community organizations. Ability to maintain accurate records; track student progress, participation, and outcomes; and prepare reports. Ability to use technology, student information systems, databases, and other tools necessary to perform assigned duties. Ability to organize multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment. Ability to establish positive, professional relationships with a diverse student population and identify barriers to student success and coordinate appropriate interventions and support services. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and work independently and collaboratively while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards. Ability to apply institutional policies, grant requirements, and applicable regulations. Ability to adapt to changing student needs and program requirements. People-oriented and strong commitment to excellent customer service, demonstrating a people-first attitude, patience, attentiveness, creativity, and resourcefulness. Familiarity with AGSPrime or similar student information, case-management, or grant-track