Under general supervision of the director of HS-MACA, develops and provides services to evaluate and enhance students capabilities toward succeeding in the educational programs. Coordinate tutoring for any students needing additional instruction. Help students to achieve the appropriate level of study. Supervise post-baccalaureate program coordinator. Support students in achieving academic success through individual assessments, education plans, counseling sessions and workshop development. Additional duties may include: Administrative functions, scheduling, managing grades/faculty/programmatic changes, etc.
Specifically, this role will:
• Consult and advise students in programs managed out of the HS-MACA department with special attention to the pre-dental and premedical post baccalaureate students. Proactively address those who may have academic concerns. Provide necessary resources to enhance the students opportunity for success;
• Provide learning strategies and advisement workshops. Develop Individual Education Plan (IEP) for post bacc students;
• Partner with Creighton Counseling Center and refer students when necessary; Liaison with Student Support Services;
• Maintain ongoing research and analysis of program effectiveness
This position will work Monday to Friday; 8am-4:30pm; please note, depending upon need position may require evening, weekend, or holiday work.
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in required field;
2-4 years related experience;
2+ supervisory years' experience;
Proficiency skills in MS Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge of higher education operations;
Excellent written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills;
Recruiting Skills
Strong collaborative/teamwork ability to motivate;
Counseling/advising skills (i.e. must be able to direct small group critical thinking sessions);
Demonstrated experience with strategic thinking and planning;
Ability to develop and deliver presentations (i.e. must be able to make presentations for small/large groups); Ability to relate well with highly motivated college students by providing college level learning assistance support in achieving academic success through individual assessments, one on one counseling sessions, teaching and implementing tutoring and other educational programs;
Ability to maintain confidentiality;
Results oriented;
Mission and Service oriented
Physical Requirements:
Seeing: 75 - 100%
Hearing: 75 - 100%
Standing/Climbing/Mobility: 50-74%
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 50-74% (pound: 15 lbs.)
Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: 75 - 100%
Travel: No (less than 10%)
Exposure to Blood Borne pathogens: No
AAP/EEO Statement:
Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.
Disclosure Statement:
This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office located at 3006 Webster Street Omaha, NE. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.