Academic Excellence and Student Performance Specialist

4 days ago


Nashville, Tennessee, United States Fisk University Full time

Job Summary:

Fisk University seeks a highly motivated and experienced AESP Counselor to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Living Learning Center Coordinators, Academic Support Services, Academic Success Center, and LEAD Program to implement retention strategies and activities that complement our University-wide student retention and academic excellence initiative.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement effective retention strategies to ensure support services meet the needs of our students.
  • Identify, recommend, and implement learning workshops, supplemental instructional initiatives, and other activities based on student needs.
  • Collaborate with University departments to implement services aimed at increasing retention, particularly for first-year students.
  • Prepare correspondence, reports, and documentation related to retention.
  • Maintain accurate student records and input confidential information into a computerized tracking system.
  • Utilize the EAB system as an early alert system for all students.
  • Work with student mentoring and tutoring programs to support student success.
  • Proctor testing and assessment during Orientation or other scheduled times.
  • Facilitate and promote registration activities.
  • Coordinate workshops and seminars on writing, study, and test-taking skills.

Secondary Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the development of recruitment and promotional materials.
  • Collaborate with IT personnel to develop student tracking systems and other computerized tools.
  • Work occasional evening and weekend hours.
  • Refer students to campus and off-campus resources.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Master's degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution.
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in a college/university setting (preferred) or K-12 experience.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Ability to serve diverse constituents and other publics.
  • Self-starter, independent, energetic, and enthusiastic professional.
  • Understanding of and familiarity with higher education and its organizational culture.
  • Flexibility in scheduling and fulfillment of diverse job responsibilities.
  • Public speaking ability and possession of adequate writing skills.

Work Environment:

Normal office conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.



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