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MAPS Academic Coach - 005174
Western Carolina University
MAPS Academic Coach - 005174
Western Carolina University
 MAPS Academic Coach - 005174 Western Carolina University Department: Student Support Services About WCU: Position Summary: The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus. The Office of Student Retention implements targeted interventions to support at-risk students. Mentoring and Persistence to Success (MAPS) is a key initiative within the Office of Student Retention to support traditionally underserved students including those who are first-generation, or low-income, and students who have aged out of foster care, are emancipated, orphaned, or homeless. The MAPS Academic Coach provides holistic support services to MAPS students. Responsibilities include:
The MAPS Academic Coach contributes to retention initiatives to increase semester-to-semester enrollment, decrease time to graduation, and advance rate of degree completion for traditionally underserved populations. The MAPS Academic Coach contributes to these efforts through their comprehensive knowledge of the academic and support programs of the University and a thorough understanding of student development theories in practice. The MAPS Academic Coach will have the opportunity to teach a First Year Experience course (USI 130) during the Summer Bridge Program and/or during the Fall semester. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this position: Minimum Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Position Type: Special Instructions to Applicants: AA/EOE Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu. University Safety The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety. To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/30167 Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-5929c0277b58f148b9deb067776b4a91
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As the westernmost institution in the University of North Carolina system, WCU provides comprehensive educational opportunities to residents in the state’s western region and attracts students from around the globe to explore the region’s vast natural diversity. Founded in 1889 as a teaching college, Western Carolina now provides an education to more than 10,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs.
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