Academic Coordinator - Jacob Scholars Program - College of
Nursing
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Academic Coordinator - Jacob Scholars Program - College of Nursing at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
The Academic Coordinator for the Jacob Scholars Program coordinates academic support, student success, and recruitment activities for undergraduate Jacob Scholars in the Wayne State University College of Nursing. The primary focus of the position is supporting the academic success, retention, and progression of Jacob Scholars through tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, group study, academic monitoring, and early intervention.
The Academic Coordinator works collaboratively with faculty, academic advisors, the Academic Success Center, and Jacob Scholars Program leadership to coordinate student support services and monitor program outcomes. The position also supports recruitment and outreach efforts to build a pipeline of prospective students into the Jacob Scholars Program, with approximately 30% of the position dedicated to recruitment activities. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required for student programming, tutoring, recruitment, and program events.
Academic Support and Student Success – Approximately 70%
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Academic Coordinator - Jacob Scholars Program - College of Nursing at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
The Academic Coordinator for the Jacob Scholars Program coordinates academic support, student success, and recruitment activities for undergraduate Jacob Scholars in the Wayne State University College of Nursing. The primary focus of the position is supporting the academic success, retention, and progression of Jacob Scholars through tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, group study, academic monitoring, and early intervention.
The Academic Coordinator works collaboratively with faculty, academic advisors, the Academic Success Center, and Jacob Scholars Program leadership to coordinate student support services and monitor program outcomes. The position also supports recruitment and outreach efforts to build a pipeline of prospective students into the Jacob Scholars Program, with approximately 30% of the position dedicated to recruitment activities. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required for student programming, tutoring, recruitment, and program events.
Academic Support and Student Success – Approximately 70%
- Coordinate year-round academic support services for Jacob
Scholars, including tutoring, study groups, Supplemental
Instruction, academic skills workshops, and pre-semester
preparation activities in collaboration with the Academic Success
Center.