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UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
Professional/Administrative Job Specification (5/07)

Job Title: Academic Development Specialist

Job Code:  001736                Grade: EE

Job Summary

Plan, supervise and coordinate the enrichment initiatives for student programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Follow up with student clients throughout term to monitor grades and participation tracking. Update support plans to advise and counsel students about REACH and campus-wide services.

Initiate, prepare and discuss an individualized academic support plan for students.

Collaborate with the Enrollment Management Office to offer enrichment activities to first and second year students.

Plan and implement intrusive and supplemental advising services for at-risk student groups.

Prepare reports on individual students as requested and participate in assessment and evaluation of the program’s success.

Participate in REACH and campus-wide initiatives.

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Training and Skills

Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling, M.Ed in Education or College Student Personnel or related field. Additional experience may be used on a one-to-one basis to offset the educational requirements.

Experience

Three years of related experience.

The intent of this document is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-r