Student Success Specialist
Company: University of Southern Mississippi
Location: hattiesburg
Posted on: May 3, 2021
Job Description:
Student Success SpecialistThe University of Southern
Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of
Student Success Specialist.Position DetailsLocationHattiesburg118
College DriveHattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001United
StatesDivisionCurriculum and InstructionPosition
TypeFacultyEmployment StatusFull TimeGrant FundedNoSalary
Range52,000.00 - 52,000.00Posting Close DateApril 19, 2021Job
Summary The University of Southern Mississippi invitesapplicants
for a full-time (12 month), Instructor for the School of
Educationon the Hattiesburg Campus. The person selected for this
position will serve asthe Student Support Specialist for all
undergraduate students in the school. Summerteaching and service is
required for this position.Primary Duties and Responsibilities +
Teach a maximum of six hours each semester, possibly including an
Academic Success and Learning Skills course.+ Work individually and
in groups with academically at-risk students to enhance their
academic performance.+ Oversee the application of university and
college-level advisement practices within the school.+ Work
collaboratively with the College of Education and Human Sciences
student support team to develop and deliver creative and effective
student support initiatives.+ Performs other duties as
assigned.Minimum Qualifications Mastersdegree from an accredited
college or university in Elementary or Special Education.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities+ Excellent interpersonal,
organizational, oral and written communication skills.. + Ability
to work with a diverse team in diversesettings. + Experience with
online learning platforms. + Experience setting clear performance
expectations andprovision of meaningful feedback. Preferred
QualificationsThe ideal candidate will also have a minimum of one
year of experience teaching in a P-12 school.About The University
of Southern MississippiThe University of Southern Mississippi (USM)
is a comprehensive public research institution delivering
transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach,
at teaching and research sites in central and southern Mississippi,
as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 130
universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of
Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities -
Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research
enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering,
polymer science and engineering, and sport venue safety and
security, among others. USM is also one of only 40 institutions in
the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music.
As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of
more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse
student body of approximately 15,000, representing 71 countries,
all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have
collected four Truman Scholarships and 36 National Science
Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading
Mississippi with 24 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that
recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home
to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports
sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
For more information, visit www.usm.edu.As an Affirmative
Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with
Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern
Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with
disabilities to apply.Send to a Friend
Keywords: University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg , Student Success Specialist, Other , hattiesburg, Mississippi
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