Educational Specialist

Job Title

Educational Specialist

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Student Affairs

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,333.34 monthly

Job Location

Dallas, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment   

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values  which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. 

 

Who we are  

A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Texas A&M School of Dentistry  in Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education. As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.  

  

What we want  

The School of Dentistry is looking for an Educational Specialist to serve in the department of Student Development.  We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team. 

 

What you need to know  

Proposed Minimum Salary: $40,000 annually

Work Schedule/Location: This is an on-site role with a typical schedule of Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm. 

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials.  These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume. 

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of experience in an educational support, student success or academic advising role within higher education.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Knowledge of current and emerging technologies.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or doctoral degree in applicable field.

• Experience in integration of current and emerging technologies (i.e., streaming media, multimedia, course management systems, communication tools, etc.) in an academic environment.

• Demonstrates the ability to interact positively with TAMU SOD’s DDS and DH students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders.

Essential Duties/Tasks

COE Grant and Department Support:

• Coordinates Learning Strategies sessions in Summer Predental Enrichment Program (SPEP) 10/11, SPEP 12, SPEP Collegiate I, SPEP Collegiate II, PBP I and PBP II.

• Identifies and serves as coordinator for clinical experiences for SPEP 12, SPEP Collegiate I, and SPEP Collegiate II to promote career awareness.

• Assists Director of SPEP Collegiate I and SPEP Collegiate II Programs.

• Assists in the design, presentation, and evaluation of innovative instructional programs within department curriculum.

• Supports COE dental students throughout their DDS curriculum.

• Prioritizes and accomplishes COE grant annual and quarterly goals.

• Coordinates and prepares materials for the COE grant’s reapplication process.

• Assists in the planning for the annual COE Steering Committee meeting, which includes preparing presentations evaluating instructional programs and curriculum.

• Interacts positively with TAMU SOD’s DDS and DH students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders.

• Cultivates a high-performing and fiscally responsible workplace.

Academic Advising:

• Advises and mentors students for academic success.

• Identifies students having academic difficulties and develops communication best practices to encourage student academic improvement.

• Designs, presents, and evaluates innovative instructional programs and curriculum on effective strategies considering the varying types of learning styles.

• Acknowledges student academic improvement either verbally or in writing or email.

Peer Tutoring Program:

• Supervises 30+ peer tutors.

• Organizes and coordinates program recruitment efforts.

• Manages hiring completion, training completion, and timesheets of DDS and DH peer tutors within Workday.

• Helps track budget allocation for tutors, including additional services with the finance department.

• Manages program by solicitating nominations, recruiting, and training tutors.

• Manages performance and cultivates a positive and supportive work environment.

Exam Accommodations:

• Coordinates and schedules exams/facilities/rooms.

• Assists with proctoring exams (including make up exams due to excused absences) for accommodation students.

• Maintains an up-to-date accommodations test schedule each semester.

• Prepares information on available resources for incoming students.

Student Success Team (SST):

• Records and tracks academic performance of DDS students and DH students.

• Oversee planning and provides summary reporting of students’ performance a minimum of twice per semester.

• Liaises closely with DDS and DH students’ course directors to identify problems situations early.

• Communicates with students about academic progress (at-risk or improvements) by recording and tracking academic performance effectively.

• Helps ensure the success and retention of SOD’s DDS and DH students.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.