Description
This can be a Remote position for the right candidate
Overview:
The Academic Support Specialist provides academic instructional support services to students in our Online –Engineering Technology Program (ESET/EET).
Responsibilities:
- Provides academic support to students in the form of coaching, tutoring, or mentoring.
- Works with students to develop their academic skills both in general and in the online classroom environment.
- Provides assistance with study skills such as reading, note-taking, organization and time management.
- Provides academic technology support to students.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Electrical Systems Engineering Technology from a regionally accredited institution.
- 1-2 years prior work experience within the past 5 years required
Skills/Abilities:
- The highest levels of integrity at all times
- Ability to work in a 5-week accelerated course environment
- Ability to self-manage and work independently in a remote environment
- Ability to quickly build connections with students using strong interpersonal skills (including approachability and empathy)
- Attentive listener, and able to see multiple perspectives
- Exemplary interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills
- Experience supporting distance learning students in higher education or other setting
- Experience in a student-centric and hands-on learning environment
- Ability to prioritize multiple, competing tasks and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of both current practices and emerging trends in distance learning and related technologies
- Orientation toward results
Technical Requirements:
- Reliable high-speed internet required
Benefits of Employment
ECPI University provides comprehensive benefits on the first of the month after thirty (30) days of employment, some of which are highlighted below:
- Competitive compensation
- Retirement plan
- Health Advocate
- Some industry certifications
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discounts (i.e. Tickets at Work, Verizon Wireless, MetLife Pet Insurance)
- IPad/Computer Purchase Program
- Employee Referral Program
ECPI University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.