Assistant/Associate Specialist

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Description

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE SPECIALIST

UHM Student Academic Success, Student-Athlete Academic Services
Position number 0084175
11-month, full-time, tenure-track.

Description

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE SPECIALIST

UHM Student Academic Success, Student-Athlete Academic Services
Position number 0084175
11-month, full-time, tenure-track.

This position will join a team of faculty and staff academic advisors and student affairs professionals in Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS), under the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Success. SAAS provides academic support services, including academic and athletic advising, registration assistance, tutoring, and career and personal counseling to all student-athletes at the University of Hawai'i (UH) at Manoa. The SAAS supports the recruitment, retention, and graduation of all student- athletes at UH Manoa. The program monitors academic eligibility, certification, and prepares documentation as mandated by the NCAA. SAAS provides comprehensive support services to facilitate the personal and academic growth of student-athletes and fosters increased academic engagement, responsible citizenship, and leadership.

SAAS is committed to fostering integrity at the highest level; promoting gender equity, inclusion and diversity, thus, encouraging and supporting an exceptional multicultural environment that advances UH Manoa as a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning.

Duties & Responsibilities:
A key duty of the successful candidate will be to build collaborative partnerships with a broad range of on-campus organizations and programs with the goal of ensuring an inclusive and supportive student environment. These collaborative partnerships must be grounded in best practices regionally and nationally. The individual in this position will be expected to develop relationships with professional associations like NACADA and NCAA to establish national networks for best practices for SAAS programs and projects. This person must also keep abreast of peer and benchmark practices and standards in advising and engage in regional and national discussions. They must maintain active engagement with relevant national professional organizations (which may include, but is not limited to, serving on regional and national committees advisory boards, presenting at conferences and sharing research, as well as planning and implementing campus-based opportunities). This person will also be responsible for leading changes in policies and procedures for advising based on national trends.

This is a progressively responsible position with varied duties. Responsibilities of the
position include:

• Counseling student-athlete teams on appropriate NCAA curricular requirements, academic options, and institutional and conference policies and procedures
• Coordinate learning services, tutorial, and academic development support programs for assigned student-athletes
• Develop curriculum, teach courses, workshops, and/or seminars in the department through trainings and courses designed to support student-athlete success
• Ability to conduct group and individual advising sessions (in-person and/or virtually), workshops, and/or seminars in the department for student-athletes
• Document and assess the academic progress of student-athletes, including initial and continuing NCAA academic eligibility
• Maintain and contribute to research and scholarship in the field of academic advising by researching the effectiveness of programs and pertinent topics connected to student- athlete academic advising and present findings at local, national, and international conferences
• Work compatibly and cooperatively with intercollegiate interdisciplinary programs and student-athletes on campus-wide needs
• Meet, correspond and share on a regular basis with counterparts at other Universities to keep abreast with new and innovative programs at other institutions that impact student success
• Develop and implement advising curriculum and programs for the department that impact graduation and retention student success rates as best practices and concurrent with national trends
• Develop practices that ensure that UH Manoa is compliant as well as competitive with peer and benchmark universities
• Develop, coordinate and implement services and programs designed to meet the needs of student-athletes diagnosed with a learning disability, or students with exceptionalities, or considered academically at-risk
• Serve as a liaison to KOKUA (on-campus disability services office) to ensure that appropriate accommodations are provided for student-athletes with documented learning disabilities
• Evening and weekend work will be required

• Other duties as assigned Minimum qualifications:
  ASSISTANT SPECIALIST

• Master’s degree and 30 credits beyond the Master’s Degree in liberal arts discipline, education, counseling, or other field related to the duties of the position from a college or university of recognized standing

• At least three (3) years of experience as an Academic Advisor and/or Learning Specialist at the next lower rank, or its equivalent

• Knowledge of post-secondary curricula and academic requirements.

• Substantial background providing guidance to students in assessing academic and career goals

• Demonstrated knowledge of student development theory and familiarity with current research regarding student success

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a culturally sensitive manner with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds

• Ability to create an inclusive learning environment to support the needs of students with learning differences

• Knowledge of retention and graduation issues in higher education.

• Experience providing academic support (ie tutoring, academic coaching, or other learning services)

• Knowledge of NCAA academic eligibility rules and university-wide academic programs

• Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to establish priorities and see tasks to completion

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and uphold established policies and procedures

• Experience designing and implementing programs and initiatives at the college or university level ASSOCIATE SPECIALIST

• Doctorate degree in liberal arts discipline, education, counseling, or other field related to the duties of the position from a college or university of recognized standing

• At least four (4) years of experience as an Academic Advisor and/or Learning Specialist at the next lower rank or equivalent with demonstrated increasing professional maturity, including at least two years of experience directly related to the current job assignment;

• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize assigned activities, including the work of assistants when appropriate

• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and administrators as necessary Desirable qualifications:

• One year or more experience working in an NCAA Division I student-athlete academic center as an Academic Advisor and/or as a Learning Specialist

• One year or more experience in a managerial or supervisory position

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations associated with providing learning support for students with disabilities

• One year or more of effective college teaching To Apply:

Go to NeoGov.com (Sign In (neogov.com)) and create an account if you have never applied for a University of Hawaii position. Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. Applicant must submit the following:

1. Cover Letter (Convey your interest in the position and how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications);
2. Current Curriculum Vitae ;
3. Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of 3 professional references ; and
4. Copies of official educational (undergraduate and graduate) transcripts showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (original official transcript(s) will be required at the time of hire). Copies of transcripts must be attached to your application to receive credit for degree(s). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant. Late, incomplete, or unreadable application materials will not be considered. Academic record/grade summaries will not be accepted. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents.
   If multiple applications are received from the same candidate, only the last one will be reviewed. Please do not include any self-identifying photos.
   All items become the property of the University of Hawaii and will not be returned. Continuous recruitment; first review of applications will begin on May 31, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, applications should be submitted by May 31, 2024.
   

For inquiries, reach out to Garrett Clanin at garrettc@hawaii.edu or 808-956-4526.

EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

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Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/ac...