CAHS Senior Academic Support Specialist

The College is the largest provider of allied health professionals for the state of North Carolina with departments in Addictions and Rehabilitation Studies, Clinical Laboratory Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Services and Information Management, Nutrition Science, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. The college offers seven bachelor's, seven master's, three clinical doctorates, two research doctorates, and seven postbaccalaureate certificate programs.

The College offers four clinics: a speech/ hearing clinic, a physical therapy clinic, a substance abuse, clinical and career counseling clinic, and a pro-bono interprofessional student-run clinic. There is a growing externally funded research base, including several service and research community engagement projects. The College is housed in a state-of-the-art building on the Health Sciences Campus with 127,000 sq. ft. of dedicated space. The College's mission is "to improve the quality of health through leadership, excellence, and innovation in the delivery of progressive baccalaureate, master's, doctoral, and continuing education programs, providing professional and clinical services and conducting basic, clinical, and applied research."

East Carolina University is in Greenville, North Carolina. Greenville is the cultural, educational, medical, and economic center of Eastern North Carolina. The Greenville/Pitt County area has a population of approximately 175,000 and is one hour from the Research Triangle to the west and the Crystal Coast to the east. East Carolina University (~27,000 students) is part of a vibrant healthcare community including ECU Health Medical Center, a level 1 trauma center, and 1400+ bed health system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The ECU College of Allied Health Sciences has strong working relationships with the ECU College of Nursing, School of Dental Medicine, Brody School of Medicine, College of Health and Human Performance, and College of Engineering and Technology. ECU is home to both Army and Air Force ROTC programs and is in proximity to Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine, and Navy bases. The College is near Laupus Health Sciences Library, College of Nursing, Brody School of Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, and ECU Health Medical Center.

The College of Allied Health Sciences at East Carolina University is seeking candidates for a full-time 12-month position as a Senior Academic Support Specialist to facilitate student retention and success, interprofessional student development opportunities, and related support services to CAHS undergraduate and graduate students, focusing on the overall education experience and the achievement of expected learning outcomes.

The successful candidate will:
* Develop, implement, and evaluate early proactive and early intervention support initiatives for student success.
* Provide training, programs, and interventions that support academic, personal, and professional student success to enhance students' sense of belonging and wellness.
* Serve as a consultative resource for students and faculty regarding complex student support situations.
* Collaborate with the CAHS Interprofessional Educational Task Force to provide interprofessional education, focusing on activities that foster effective teamwork, individual emotional intelligence, and effective communication skills.
* Collaborate with faculty and leadership to organize, deliver, and evaluate workshops and independent learning modules on topics such as: evidence-based learning techniques and strategies, time management, exam preparation, self-regulated learning skills, professional development, work-life balance, and other areas impacting student success.
* Provide individual and small-group learning opportunities for students to enhance their study skills, clinical reasoning skills, professional development and wellness.
* Counsel students who require test accommodations and ensure students' introduction/referral to ECU Disability Support Services.
* Respond to students with academic difficulties with evidence-based interventions designed to improve performance.
* Counsel students needing remediation in courses in consultation with program directors and department chairs as needed.
* Consult with individual faculty to implement remediation plans and supplemental instruction in compliance with program-specific accreditation requirements.
* Develop directed initiatives for specific subgroups of diverse healthcare learners such as first-generation college students, disadvantaged students, learners with disabilities, nontraditional learners, etc.
* Seek opportunities to grow professionally to enhance ability to fulfill these duties.

Contingent upon the availability of funds.

Master's degree in the field of counseling, clinical mental health counseling, psychology, healthcare, or healthcare-related field. Two years' experience in a post-secondary setting. Experience as an educator, counselor, academic counselor, education supervisor, or related field.

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* Possess knowledge of psychological and educational assessment techniques.
* Experience working with health professionals undergraduate and graduate
students.
* Experience with Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice.
* Experience in an academic setting providing intervention strategies to
promote well-being.
* Experience in conducting educational workshops, seminars, and small group
sessions.
* Understand cognitive development and emotional intelligence.
* Experience in online student support.

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a CV/resume, cover letter, and a list of three references, including contact information online.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.