Saybrook University
Accessibility Coordinator and Student Success Advisor
Saybrook University, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
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Portland, ORtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition id:
R0012125**Job Description:****1. GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION**Position Name: Accessibility Coordinator and Student Success AdvisorClassification: ExemptFTE: 1.0; Full timeWork Hours: 37.5 hour work week. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – occasional evening or weekend hours may be required. Hybrid with some on campus and some remote work options.Department/Division: Student SuccessSupervisor: Director, Student Success**Benefits:** Comprehensive benefits package including employer paid and employer sponsored health, dental and vision insurance plan options. 403(b) retirement plan with up to 10% match after one year. Tuition waiver eligibility for UWS academic programs after one year of employment. Free and reduced cost care in the campus health center for employees and their immediate family members. Paid vacation, sick, wellness time and holidays.**2. POSITION SUMMARY**The Student Success Advisor supports the UWS mission by enhancing the overall student experience through the programs and activities that promote academic success. Under the direction of the Director of Student Success and in coordination with other university personnel, the Student Success Advisor provides academic support services such as student advising, academic coaching, tutoring, and accessibility services. With a focus on on-campus students, the Student Success Advisor explains university policies and procedures, connects students with resources, and facilitates a welcoming and inclusive environment to support student success. The successful candidate will apply detailed knowledge of university academic programs, policies and procedures, independent judgement and problem-solving skills, and strong communication, technical and organizational skills.**3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES****Student Success Advising (20%)*** New Student Advising: Assist with onboarding and orientation for new students, including account access, IT requests, university policies and requirements, student life, etc.* Academic Advising: Assist students with completing required tasks associated with ongoing enrollment. Refer students to academic leadership or faculty advisors for specific career and program planning.* Success Coaching: Support students with academic and personal skills, including time-management, test-taking, studying, and connect students with available resources.* Academic Standing Advising: Provide advising for students who are not meeting SAP requirements, including connecting students to applicable resources.* Leave Advising: Manage leave inquiries, track students on leave, and support students returning from leave.**Accessibility Services (50%)*** Facilitate programs for students with disabilities to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.* Facilitate comprehensive support services for students with qualifying disabilities.* Provide direct support and advising to students with temporary and permanent disabilities.**Tutoring Program (10%)*** Supervise and create schedules for student employees and tutors.* Review and approve tutor and student worker schedules and timesheets.**Student Inquiries and Support (20%)*** Answer questions about services and support available to students.* Provide direct assistance to students to access available services, navigate UWS policies and procedures, and find answers to questions.* Lead efforts to promote and maintain a welcoming, inclusive, accessible, and supportive environment.* Answer questions about services and support available to students.* Provide direct assistance to students to access available services, navigate UWS policies and procedures, and find answers to questions.* Lead efforts to promote and maintain a welcoming, inclusive, accessible, and supportive environment.* Promote and demonstrate a commitment to a culture of continuous improvement.* Stay current on national trends and best practices in student services and student advising.* Attend training, meetings and conferences as directed.* Serve on campus committees as assigned.* Other duties as assigned.**4. UWS CORE VALUES****Best Practices:**We maintain high standards by using and integrating evidence across multiple disciplines.**Curiosity:** We are innovative, open minded, and forward thinking.**Inclusiveness:** We are respectful, mindful, and welcoming of different ways of being, thinking, and doing.**Professionalism:** We are responsible, respectful, and accountable.**Student-Focus:**We work for the common good of students’ academic and professional success.**Whole-Person Health:** We promote physical, mental and emotional wellness in all facets of the UWS experience.**5. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS***Required*Education & Training: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experienceExperience: Two years of experience in an advising or student support role in a higher education setting; Experience providing direct support to students with disabilitiesRelated Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Proficiency in MS Office; Intermediate skill level with database management and report preparation and analysis; Exemplary written and oral communication skillsOther Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to build strong student relationships with a diverse student population; Demonstrated high level discretion and sound judgement with confidential information; Demonstrated understanding of the role of student support and how it impacts retention and student success; Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to new conditions and assignments; Demonstrated ability to manage competing demands, set priorities and provide timely responses to urgent issues; Demonstrated ability to contribute to a high-performing team and exercise a high degree of professionalism*Preferred*Experience: Three or more years of experience in an advising or student support role in a higher education settingRelated Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Experience with student information systems or other enterprise systems**6. APPLICATION, SCREENING AND HIRING PROCESS:**Screening of applicants will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Please submit a cover letter and resume.University of Western States conducts background checks for the finalist or finalists of staff and faculty positions. The type of background check will vary by position type.University of Western States offers a generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.University of Western States is an Equal Opportunity Employer.University of Western States (UWS) offers a world-class, integrated health care education and provides an evidence-informed approach to health and wellness. Our graduates deliver high-quality health care based on science, the professional’s skill and knowledge, and the preferences and experiences of the patient or client.The university is at the forefront of an emerging, whole-person philosophy of health care by offering a variety of health and wellness educational programs. As a leader in health sciences education since 1904, UWS provides integrated, evidence-informed curricula grounded in our dedication to current research and practices. The commitment spans all of our graduate and professional programs: chiropractic care; naturopathic medicine; human nutrition and functional medicine; sport and performance #J-18808-Ljbffr
Portland, ORtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition id:
R0012125**Job Description:****1. GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION**Position Name: Accessibility Coordinator and Student Success AdvisorClassification: ExemptFTE: 1.0; Full timeWork Hours: 37.5 hour work week. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – occasional evening or weekend hours may be required. Hybrid with some on campus and some remote work options.Department/Division: Student SuccessSupervisor: Director, Student Success**Benefits:** Comprehensive benefits package including employer paid and employer sponsored health, dental and vision insurance plan options. 403(b) retirement plan with up to 10% match after one year. Tuition waiver eligibility for UWS academic programs after one year of employment. Free and reduced cost care in the campus health center for employees and their immediate family members. Paid vacation, sick, wellness time and holidays.**2. POSITION SUMMARY**The Student Success Advisor supports the UWS mission by enhancing the overall student experience through the programs and activities that promote academic success. Under the direction of the Director of Student Success and in coordination with other university personnel, the Student Success Advisor provides academic support services such as student advising, academic coaching, tutoring, and accessibility services. With a focus on on-campus students, the Student Success Advisor explains university policies and procedures, connects students with resources, and facilitates a welcoming and inclusive environment to support student success. The successful candidate will apply detailed knowledge of university academic programs, policies and procedures, independent judgement and problem-solving skills, and strong communication, technical and organizational skills.**3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES****Student Success Advising (20%)*** New Student Advising: Assist with onboarding and orientation for new students, including account access, IT requests, university policies and requirements, student life, etc.* Academic Advising: Assist students with completing required tasks associated with ongoing enrollment. Refer students to academic leadership or faculty advisors for specific career and program planning.* Success Coaching: Support students with academic and personal skills, including time-management, test-taking, studying, and connect students with available resources.* Academic Standing Advising: Provide advising for students who are not meeting SAP requirements, including connecting students to applicable resources.* Leave Advising: Manage leave inquiries, track students on leave, and support students returning from leave.**Accessibility Services (50%)*** Facilitate programs for students with disabilities to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.* Facilitate comprehensive support services for students with qualifying disabilities.* Provide direct support and advising to students with temporary and permanent disabilities.**Tutoring Program (10%)*** Supervise and create schedules for student employees and tutors.* Review and approve tutor and student worker schedules and timesheets.**Student Inquiries and Support (20%)*** Answer questions about services and support available to students.* Provide direct assistance to students to access available services, navigate UWS policies and procedures, and find answers to questions.* Lead efforts to promote and maintain a welcoming, inclusive, accessible, and supportive environment.* Answer questions about services and support available to students.* Provide direct assistance to students to access available services, navigate UWS policies and procedures, and find answers to questions.* Lead efforts to promote and maintain a welcoming, inclusive, accessible, and supportive environment.* Promote and demonstrate a commitment to a culture of continuous improvement.* Stay current on national trends and best practices in student services and student advising.* Attend training, meetings and conferences as directed.* Serve on campus committees as assigned.* Other duties as assigned.**4. UWS CORE VALUES****Best Practices:**We maintain high standards by using and integrating evidence across multiple disciplines.**Curiosity:** We are innovative, open minded, and forward thinking.**Inclusiveness:** We are respectful, mindful, and welcoming of different ways of being, thinking, and doing.**Professionalism:** We are responsible, respectful, and accountable.**Student-Focus:**We work for the common good of students’ academic and professional success.**Whole-Person Health:** We promote physical, mental and emotional wellness in all facets of the UWS experience.**5. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS***Required*Education & Training: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experienceExperience: Two years of experience in an advising or student support role in a higher education setting; Experience providing direct support to students with disabilitiesRelated Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Proficiency in MS Office; Intermediate skill level with database management and report preparation and analysis; Exemplary written and oral communication skillsOther Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to build strong student relationships with a diverse student population; Demonstrated high level discretion and sound judgement with confidential information; Demonstrated understanding of the role of student support and how it impacts retention and student success; Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to new conditions and assignments; Demonstrated ability to manage competing demands, set priorities and provide timely responses to urgent issues; Demonstrated ability to contribute to a high-performing team and exercise a high degree of professionalism*Preferred*Experience: Three or more years of experience in an advising or student support role in a higher education settingRelated Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Experience with student information systems or other enterprise systems**6. APPLICATION, SCREENING AND HIRING PROCESS:**Screening of applicants will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Please submit a cover letter and resume.University of Western States conducts background checks for the finalist or finalists of staff and faculty positions. The type of background check will vary by position type.University of Western States offers a generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.University of Western States is an Equal Opportunity Employer.University of Western States (UWS) offers a world-class, integrated health care education and provides an evidence-informed approach to health and wellness. Our graduates deliver high-quality health care based on science, the professional’s skill and knowledge, and the preferences and experiences of the patient or client.The university is at the forefront of an emerging, whole-person philosophy of health care by offering a variety of health and wellness educational programs. As a leader in health sciences education since 1904, UWS provides integrated, evidence-informed curricula grounded in our dedication to current research and practices. The commitment spans all of our graduate and professional programs: chiropractic care; naturopathic medicine; human nutrition and functional medicine; sport and performance #J-18808-Ljbffr