The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky seeks qualified candidates for the position of Student Success Coordinator. The Gatton Academy is a public residential STEM program established and funded by the Kentucky legislature. It is located on the campus of Western Kentucky University. Students complete their last two years of high school in the program while earning at least 60 hours of college credit. This is an 11-month position that reports to the Assistant Director of Academic Services. Gatton staff are employees of WKU.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are customary for this position but are not to be construed as all-inclusive.  Duties may be added, deleted, and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

Academic Counseling

• Provides academic counseling for individual Gatton students to help them develop the skills and habits necessary for success
• Provides academic intervention through regular meetings with and academic plans for students as necessary
• Communicates with Gatton parents about academic and attendance issues

Academic Support

• Creates and coordinates academic study opportunities within Gatton (e.g. peer tutoring, exam reviews)
• Supervises and coordinates student workers hired as tutors, study hours monitors, and office assistants
• Monitors student attendance and implements attendance policy as needed
• Coordinates student absence approval and communication to faculty
• Serves as Gatton liaison with WKU faculty
• Facilitates progress reports for Gatton students, including but not limited to 5th and 11th week checks
• Co-leads Student Support Team meetings
• Coordinates academic competition participation (e.g. Envirothon, Science Bowl, various Olympiads)
• Promotes special academic programs such as the Genome Discovery and Exploration Program and STEM + Global Studies

Registrar

• Serves as academic advisor for Gatton students
• Coordinates academic scheduling
• Registers students for WKU courses
• Reviews student transcripts to ensure students meet Kentucky state graduation requirements in addition to Gatton graduation requirements
• Coordinates student transcript updating
• Serves as Gatton liaison with sending school counselors
• Coordinates research contracts between Gatton students and WKU faculty mentors
• Compiles and submits KEES data for seniors
• Provides leadership and supervision on Gatton study abroad trips
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with competing deadlines and frequent interruptions

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Student Affairs, Mathematics, Science, or related field.
• Graduate coursework in Counseling, Education, or Student Affairs.
• Experience in high school or college academic advising.
• Experience in academic counseling.

Salary Range:  $40,000 -$46,000

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

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