Thank you for your
interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.
Specialist – Student Success Undergraduate Studies
The College of
Engineering and Science at Louisiana Tech University is seeking a highly qualified individual for a Student Success Specialist in the
college. The College offers 14 undergraduate engineering and science programs for approximately 2,700 undergraduate students. See the
College website for more information: http://coes.latech.edu.
This position will support the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies. Expected position duties and functions include:
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Design and implement strategies for improving the learning environment for COES students including the following:o Managing a mentoring
program using student leaders.o Providing an early intervention program for students who are contemplating changing majors.o Helping
students with social and academic transition from high school to university.• Coordinate and develop retention strategies for all COES
students.• Assist in advising all incoming COES freshmen and in improving advising procedures for all COES students. Serve as the
primary advisor to at-risk students and students placed on academic probation.• Coordinate outreach activities with high schools for
the college including assisting with university-sponsored visits such as Time Out for Tech, Legacy Day, and Saturday visits.• Assist
with the Integrated STEM Education Research Center activities.• Assist with the management of a Summer Enrichment Program for
engineering and science students transitioning from high school to university (FrEP).• Develop effective programming and coordinate
events and services to support student development, out-of-classroom learning, and academic progress.• Assist students in the
development of academic skills by offering tutoring programs, group study, and other academic support services.
Essential
qualifications and skills required are a BS degree, excellent customer service skills, ability to work with all types of people and to
assume facilitator and occasionally leadership roles, ability to multi-task and prioritize activities, ability to communicate
professionally, with clarity and brevity (both orally and in writing), flexibility and the ability to complete assigned projects, team
player with a positive outlook on making an impact on others’ lives, and competent computer/technical skills. Expected salary of
$36,000.
Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an
environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Posting Close Date: This position
will remain open until filled.
Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date
to ensure consideration.
Note to Applicant:
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific
reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during
the initial review of application materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring
process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related
tasks.
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