Academic Enhancement Specialist

6 days ago


Étreux, Hauts-de-France, United States Boston University Full time

At Boston University, we are seeking a dedicated and innovative Academic Enhancement Specialist to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to make a meaningful impact on the academic success of our medical students.

About the Position

This is a full-time position with an estimated salary range of $65,000 - $85,000 per year, depending on experience. The successful candidate will have a Master's degree in educational or counseling psychology, higher education, or a related field, along with 3-5 years of post-degree experience providing diagnostic/prescriptive approach to learning skills assistance with adults.

The ideal candidate will be an energetic proactive approach to student engagement, enhancement, and student learning. They will have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, as well as strong mentoring and coaching skills. The ability to work collaboratively and think creatively is also essential.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Provide individual and group academic advising to students enrolled in the medical school: develop academic intervention and strategies for at-risk students and students seeking to enhance their academic experience; recognize barriers to academic success and suggest effective strategies; and manage and analyze student data to identify and advise at-risk and non-traditional students.
  2. Collaborate with the Director of Academic Enhancement, Deans, faculty, and staff to develop content-specific learning programs and services; independently design and implement academic enhancement workshops, track student participation and evaluate the effectiveness of workshops in an ongoing fashion.
  3. Oversee Peer Tutor program: supervise tutor coordinators; manage the BUSM on-line tutor database, working closely with the developer to update, maintain, and manage the on-line tutoring system; provide tutor orientation program for all tutors and tutor coordinators; work closely with course and clerkship directors, tutor coordinators, and tutors, to ensure that the tutoring program is running efficiently and effectively; manage payroll associated with the Tutor Program.
  4. Work collaboratively with the Office of Disability Services to communicate and facilitate implementation of approved accommodations for students with documented disabilities; act as a liaison between the student and their faculty members to arrange appropriate testing accommodations outlined by the Office of Disability Services; make timely student referrals for learning disability and psychological evaluations and/or personal counseling.
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition remission for eligible employees and their dependents.

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.



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