Academic Intervention Specialist

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise invites applications for the position of Academic Intervention Specialist. This position will coordinate the Individualized Plan for Academic Student Success (iPass) academic rehabilitation program for at-risk undergraduate students. The Intervention Specialist is a full-time staff member in the Academic Success Center reporting to the Director of Academic Success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Review the needs of students on Academic Probation and/or Academic Warning to develop individualized comprehensive action plans for academic rehabilitation. This includes

Scheduling meetings with each student during the first (2) weeks of the academic semester

Interviewing students to understand the challenges, both academic and non-academic, they face in meeting their academic goals

Developing a specific action plan, including resources and schedules, to assist students in returning to academic good standing in a timely manner

Manage iPass participation throughout the academic semester. This includes:

Regular meetings with iPass students to review participation and progress

Communication with faculty/instructors to review student progress in courses

Revision of iPass plans throughout the semester to ensure proper balance of student support resources

Coordinate with academic advisors and Office of the Registrar to suggest optimal semester class schedules for academic rehabilitation

Coordinate with other academic support units, including Tutor Connection, the Writing Center, and Student Support Services, to ensure resource availability to support the iPass program

Liaison to the Faculty Committee on Academic Appeals

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or related field

1-3 year’s experience in education academic support and/or student development

Project management and/or pedagogical expertise preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of current principles and practices in higher education related to student academic support

Demonstrated strong organizational skills in developing and executing multiple complex projects

Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations

Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with professionalism, sensitivity, and neutrality

Ability to use appropriate judgment when making decisions and recommendations

Ability to teach learning skills and present training programs to a wide variety of groups

Must be able to competently interact with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff

UVA Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, affordable access, and unwavering support of a collaborative and diverse community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employee fulfills duties as a “responsible employee” under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. A Responsible employee includes any employee: who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

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The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.