Indigenous Student Services Academic Coach

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　　Job Number: 527564

　　Classification:Student Services Professional 3

　　Grade:Grade 79

　　Work type: On Campus, Staff Full-time

　　Administrative Unit:University of Alaska Fairbanks

　　School/Business unit:UAF Rural College

　　Location: Fairbanks

　　Categories: Academic Advising/Student Support & Services

　　Position Summary:Are you passionate about working with rural and Alaska Native students? Love dreaming up programming that will support their success and just wishing for a way to implement it? Stop scrolling. Rural Student Services (RSS) and Rural Alaska Honors Institute (RAHI) are seeking an enthusiastic team member to help students achieve their goals through proactive coaching and program development.

　　As an academic coach, you can count on meeting one-on-one with students, hosting events, managing in-house mentoring and tutoring services, and teaching college-level success skills to a classroom full of students. If you're ready for a rewarding challenge that makes a real difference in students' lives, this is the place for you.

　　To thrive in this role, you should be a self-starter that possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to respond proactively and in a timely manner to the diverse needs of students, colleagues, and community members is crucial. Strong organizational and time management skills are essential for managing coaching sessions, teaching courses, and coordinating programming effectively. A solid understanding of student success best practices, UA academic policies, and knowledge of Alaska Native cultures will be highly beneficial.

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　The successful candidate must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

　　Position Details:

　　This position is located on the UAF campus in Fairbanks. This is a full-time, term-funded, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package (https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/support/prospectiveemployees.php) . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA staff salary schedule (https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/compensation/files/fy24_staff_salary_grid.pdf) , Grade 79, based on education and experience.

　　Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. The first review date will be January 22nd, 2024

　　To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

　　This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

　　The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

　　UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual:www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

　　The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

　　Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

　　If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Stasia Craddick, CRCD HR Coordinator, at [email protected] or 907-474-6569.

　　Advertised: 17 Jan 2024 Alaskan Standard Time

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