About the School of Information Technology

The School of Information Technology (SoIT) is a national leader in studying solutions and needs that connect people, information, and the technology of the time. The SoIT is home to Ohio's first Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Information Technology. In addition, it is home to Ohio's first ABET accredited Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. The SoIT has been growing at 20% annually and currently serves more than 2,000 students with 35 full-time faculty members, 35 full-time staff, and 37 adjunct faculty. The SoIT is home to several centers including an NSA/DHS Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, the Information Technology Solutions Center, the Ohio Cyber Range Institute, Applied Machine Learning and Intelligence Center, the Civic Technologies Lab, and the newly formed Information Technology Analytics Center.

The SoIT is a diverse, interdisciplinary, team-oriented, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment. It empowers individuals to become passionate, solution-minded Information Technology professionals by fostering continuous innovation, research, leadership development, interdisciplinary problem solving, and real-world experience. More information about the school can be found at http://cech.uc.edu/it.

Job Overview

The School of Information Technology seeks to hire an Academic Specialist to support student success, particularly for high school students’ transition to college and persistence through their degrees. The role of the Academic Specialist will be to coordinate and support the success of undergraduate and graduate students as part of the SoIT  student success model. This includes supporting high school students in completing the Early IT program, guiding them through the transition to college, and empowering them to complete their college degree successfully. Improve students' academic performance through the delivery of a wide range of instructional support and intervention services with a focus on assessment of learning outcomes.

The Academic Specialist is expected to maintain the highest level of professional competency and to contribute to the success of the SoIT's strategic plan (https://cech.uc.edu/schools/it/about-us/strategicplan.html), while assisting with other duties and attending SoIT and University events as needed. We are looking for mission driven, team oriented, highly ambitious individuals who want to serve, make a difference and who strive to perform at competitive levels of excellence.

Essential Functions

• Assess students' academic needs and proficiency, connect students to appropriate resources, and provide ongoing support as needed.
• Liaison with faculty and staff at the appropriate offices at UC (i.e. Recruitment, Admissions, Advising, Co-op, CCP and Retention.) to aid in support of student success.
• Coordinate with faculty, advisors and staff to provide and support innovative programs that help students succeed.
• Coordinate tutoring for students of all skills levels needing remedial instruction assistance.
• Assist in the recruitment, hiring, and training of Student Success coaches
• Assist in development of academic success workshops
• Track student progress, maintain various statistical records for the department, and analyze student data to develop intervention strategies and approaches
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems and recommend solutions related to mandated student success services
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Required Experience

Three (3) years of relevant experience to include previous teaching or tutoring experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Understanding of the administrative functions, academic programs, and requirements of a university
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of student success and retention initiatives
• Proficient in Office Applications such as (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
• Master’s degree in a related field.

Application Process

Review of the applications will start as soon as possible until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a Cover Letter, CV/Resume, and a list of at least three references.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment