Kennesaw State University - Kennesaw, GA
posted 2 months ago
Part-time - Entry Level
Kennesaw, GA
10,001+ employees
Educational Services
About the position
The Senior Academic Support Specialist at Kennesaw State University is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of academic programs and related projects. This role involves managing study sessions, developing course-specific learning materials, and fostering an interactive learning environment to enhance student understanding and success. The specialist serves as a liaison between faculty, students, and academic departments, ensuring alignment with course objectives and student needs.
Responsibilities
- Manages the design, implementation, and execution of academic programs, research projects, and additional initiatives.
- Leads instructional sessions, facilitating collaborative learning environments where students can engage with course material and each other.
- Design and implement instructional materials, study guides, and practice problems tailored to specific courses.
- Ensures the delivery of high-quality programs that meet the needs of students and instructors and adjusts course content as necessary.
- Acts as the primary liaison between internal and external stakeholders regarding all aspects of program activities.
- May promote the program to students and faculty through class announcements, emails, and other communication channels.
- Designates external locations for field experiences, internships, and alternative course delivery venues.
- Projects enrollment numbers, revenue, and expenses for program.
- Coordinates the activities of staff, instructors, and student assistants as necessary for program success.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
- Five (5) years of related experience
Nice-to-haves
- Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
- Instructional Design experience
- Adult Education experience
- Program Management experience
