Academic Support Specialist

1 day ago

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Des Moines University Full time
Job Title: Accommodations and Educational Support Specialist

Des Moines University is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Accommodations and Educational Support Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our academic support services, you will play a vital role in empowering students and faculty to reach their full potential.

Job Summary:

The Accommodations and Educational Support Specialist will develop and implement a comprehensive program of preventive, remedial, and developmental services to enhance the academic success and promote the professional growth of Des Moines University students. This position will provide expertise, consultation, and direct support for instructional design, faculty development, student support, educational innovation, educational research, assessment, and evaluation principles.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist the Director of the Center for Educational Enhancement in program design and implementation, scholarship, faculty enhancement, and student support services.
  • Provide a professional, client-centered, and respectful atmosphere that supports the dignity and worth of all students and faculty seeking services from the office.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define an innovative strategic vision for student and faculty academic support needs and student academic counseling.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive program of student academic enhancement and support services, including workshops, support groups, small group sessions, and online programming.
Requirements:
  • Masters degree in educational psychology, counseling, adult education, reading, or related field.
  • Minimum five years professional experience in an academic health science center or university setting providing student or adult education services.
  • Administrative experience in a college or university center; experience developing programs for health professions/graduate students is preferable.
  • Expertise in the area of learning, reading, or study strategies as demonstrated by previous work record or academic training.
  • Experience in working with adult students.
  • Must have a working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Essential Skills:
  • Understand and advocate the guiding philosophy of One University.
  • Able to train staff, faculty, and students.
  • Knowledge of all academic programs on campus, and familiarity with their policies and procedures as defined in student handbooks.
  • A thorough understanding of learning theories, learning strategies, and individualized diagnostic-prescriptive academic counseling is essential.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively across disciplines with administrators, faculty, and/or students.
  • Excellent communications and active listening skills, including but not limited to, able to convey and receive verbal and written information effectively and efficiently as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

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