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Teaching Assistant

Wheaton, IL · On-site

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

Provide academic support at the student's academic level. * Accompany students and provide academic support. * Assist students with bathroom/hygeine needs according to teacher request or needs of ...

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Behavior Support Assistant

Wheaton, IL · On-site

$19.25 - $21.30/hr

The behavior support assistant will implement behavioral strategies to ensure students with ... Implement academic, social language, and behavioral programming, using principles of ABA and ...

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Academic Tutor

Naperville, IL · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

Provide academic support based on expertise and alignment with the Illinois curriculum standards ... Are a Master's or PhD student with experience as a teaching assistant at a U.S. university or ...

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Academic Support Coordinator

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Position Description:


The candidate must display the highest ethical standards and a commitment to the overall success of Valparaiso Athletics and possess outstanding leadership, management, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work effectively and relate to a diverse group of coaches, faculty, staff, and student-athletes.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and track weekly academic progress through weekly meetings
  • Provide a weekly report to all head coaches relative to academic performance; evaluation of performance of at-risk student-athletes and weekly study hall and tutoring hours
  • Track continuing and transfer eligibility and maintain designated information in APP and APR purposes
  • Assist student-athletes in obtaining and utilizing campus resources
  • Communicate with campus and faculty advisors regarding student-athlete registration

 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Bachelors degree required with preferred degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, Sociology or related field
  • 1-2 years of experience working with Division I student-athletes

Other Qualifications:

  • A master's degree and 2 years of experience working in academic support services for student-athletes is preferred.


All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon the clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, they will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.

To be considered for this position, you must upload:

Cover letter

Resume

List of 3 professional references

Answer all application questions

 

Please address the cover letter to:

Merce Poindexter, Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Welfare & Compliance

Valparaiso University


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