Postgraduate Scholarships
Student Success Coach
The Student Success Coach is responsible for providing appropriate academic and transitional support to first and second year students applicable to all aspects of the student’s life tasks: academic, personal, social, and career. The Student Success Coach is responsible for specific academic areas and advising function. Persons selected for these positions will address the unique needs of first-year students by providing holistic/pro-active opportunities, academic support/advising, and transition support. Success Coaches will also assist in the implementation of programs and services designed to promote academic, personal, and social/emotional success, engagement, and retention of first and second year students. This is a full-time position that requires evening and weekend obligations.
For more information or questions in regards to this position, please contact Britt Carl, Director for the Office of Student Success, at [email protected].
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Master’s degree required in an appropriate, related field (Education, Counseling, Student Personnel, or others) with 3 or more years of experience in advising and/or in higher education;
Experience and Training:
- 3 or more years of experience in the field of academic advising including at-risk students, transfer students and students with undeclared major status; required experience in working with students in higher education settings.
Knowledge, Skills, Ability:
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and a student record system; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to analyze and synthesize situations and data, to implement appropriate solutions, and to create reports; ability to multitask.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in a semester long orientation program designed to meet the unique academic and social/emotional needs of first-year students;
- Assist with first-year student activities that promote a sense of “belongingness” and “connection” to peers, High Point University, and the community;
- Assist with the development and dissemination of communication materials (brochures, website, and social media) to enhance the services provided for first-year students including materials for various stakeholders (including faculty and parents);
- Assist with seminars on topics related to first-year issues (time management, dealing with homesickness, leadership building, etc.);
- Support the academic success and progress of first-year students through class attendance monitoring, academic performance monitoring, transitional conferencing, and graduation planning in coordination with the Office of Academic Development;
- Provide student support through developmental advising that comprehensively supports the whole student in all aspects of their life tasks – academic, personal, social, and career;
- Coordinate student academic support services with Academic Development: academic advising, academic services/tutoring, Learning Excellence, and Disability Support;
- Provide academic and transitional advising support to all entering first-year students. Advise on course selection and academic planning, majors and careers, academic progress, and general University policies and procedures. Provide academic advising through group orientation, peer, and individualized contact;
- Develop rapport, provide training, and serve as an advising liaison with assigned school/departments and their faculty as well as First Year Navigators to best serve the advising needs of students in the respective majors.
- Assist with the development, training, and management of a First Year Navigator Program appropriate to assigned majors/departments;
- Advise first and second year students regarding academic requirements and courses for majors – including incorporation of High Point University academic policies and procedures;
- Provide systematic support for students in undecided/undeclared majors;
- Provide systematic support for students identified as “at-risk” in coordination with the Office of Student Life;
- Assist with a “First Year Navigator” program that matches first year students to upper-class students who assist the first year students with the transition to college life and sense of “belonging” to the campus community in coordination with the Office of Student Life;
- Maintain confidential records, collect data, and prepare reports related to the functions of advising, planning, evaluation, and assessment;
- Make referrals to other University services/offices as appropriate (examples: Academic Development, Registrar’s Office, Student/Residence Life, Counseling & Psychological Services, Career Services, etc.);
- Attend Professional Development Training aligned to the goals of the position;
- Other duties as identified by the Director of Student Success.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
- Supervision is received from the Director of Student Success.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Reports to the Director of Student Success.
Postgraduate Scholarships
Classroom Assistant II (Part Time-4 Positions)
Position Details
Recruitment/Posting Title | Classroom Assistant II (Part Time-4 Positions) |
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Posting Number | 18TM0693 |
Department | Ctr-Strategic Urban Ldrshp-Cmd |
Overview | |
Posting Summary |
The Classroom Assistant will support the classrooms serving children from ages 0-3 years and creating and maintaining a safe and stimulating environment for young children. This position is responsible for daily care of the children enrolled in his/her class. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: physical caregiving, following an age appropriate daily plan, and facilitation of supportive relationships with co-workers, parents, and students. The Classroom Assistant II ensures, supports, and promotes each child’s safety, health, and development in cooperation with their families and other early childhood professionals in a manner consistent with NAEYC, NJDHS and child care licensing regulations |
Position Status | |
Hours Per Week | 19.5 |
Daily Work Shift | |
FLSA | Nonexempt |
Position Salary | $10-$12 per hour |
Payroll Designation | PeopleSoft |
Terms of Appointment | Temporary Staff Appointment – Hourly |
Minimum Education and Experience |
AA degree, preferably in the field of Early Childhood Education of Child Development from an accredited public or private institution of higher education. Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for Preschool Caregivers required or an equivalent credential that addresses comparable competencies; or must obtain the credential within one year of employment as a Classroom Assistant II. |
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Preferred Qualifications | |
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
Must have (or be willing to obtain) training and experience necessary to develop consistent, stable, and supportive relationships with very young children. Ability to work as part of a multi-program/disciplinary team in providing a variety of services to children and families. Experience working with children from low income families. Valid First Aid/CPR card, food handler’s card, negative TB test, and clear criminal background check required. |
Equipment Utilized | |
Physical Demands and Work Environment | |
Special Conditions |
Posting Open Date | |
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Posting Close Date | |
Open Until Filled | No |
Special Instructions to Applicants | |
Regional Campus | Rutgers University-Camden |
Home Location Campus | Rutgers University-Camden |
Location Details |
Postgraduate Scholarships
Osteoporosis Prevention & Treatment Ctr Student Worker
Working Title | Osteoporosis Prevention & Treatment Ctr Student Worker |
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Anticipated Starting Academic Term | Fall |
Job Type | Student |
Job Category | Administrative/Office Support |
Federal Work Study Required? | No |
Job Summary | The student will be involved in patient relations, answer phones, scheduling patient appointments, study recruitment assistance, database entry, filing, copying, faxing |
Job Requirements | Prior customer service experience, familiarity or interest in medicine/medical terminology and Microsoft Office |
Child Protection Clearances | The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks may be required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance. |
Hourly Pay Rate | $7.65 |
Anticipated Number of Openings | 2 |
Anticipated Hours per Week | 10-20 |
Anticipated Weekly Schedule | flexible |
Campus | Pittsburgh |
Primary Work Location | Kaufmann Bldg, Suite 1110 |
Posting Number | S-07648-P |
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
Postgraduate Scholarships
Student Software Developer (FALL)
Student Software Developer (FALL) –
Job Number:
183298
Organization
: CIMMS
Job Location
: United States-Oklahoma-Norman
Schedule
: Part-time
Work Schedule: Flexible, 10-20 hours per week
Salary Range: $10.00
Benefits Provided: No
Required Attachments: Resume, Academic Transcripts, Class Schedule
Job Description
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The Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies (CIMMS) seeks to fill a Student Assistant position to contribute to CIMMS Meteorological Phenomena Identification Near the Ground (mPING) project (http://mping.ou.edu/).
The principal duties of this position are:
Job Requirements
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Required Education: Must be currently enrolled in the current Fall 2018 Term as a student at the University of Oklahoma. Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.
- Must attach Fall 2018 oZONE class schedule.
Skills:
- Strong computer programming skills with particular emphasis on Python and PostgreSQL
- Strong familiarity with the UNIX/Linux operating environment and web services such as Nginx, Django and RESTful web applications
Department Preferences:
- Optional experience with mobile app development on Android and/or iOS is a plus
- Experience debugging and/or trouble shooting software and hardware issues
- Experience working with complex software applications and web-based communications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and cooperatively with others
Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing
Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes
Special Indications: None
Job Posting
: Oct 30, 2018
Unposting Date
: Ongoing