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Blackhawk Technical College is hiring a Student Success Specialist. The role coordinates the learning support programs run through the college's Student Success Center, including peer tutoring, academic coaching, and supplemental instruction, with the goal of improving learning gains, grades, retention, and persistence. The specialist also monitors budgets and grants and uses data to evaluate and improve program performance.

Highlights

Coordinate daily operations and scheduling for the peer tutoring program in the Learning Center, hire and train peer tutors, and observe and evaluate them to College Reading & Learning Association standards.
Oversee peer educators who provide academic coaching and peer mentoring, reaching out to first-semester students and those flagged by the early alert system.
Work with the Athletic Director to provide academic coaching or peer mentoring to student-athletes.
Coordinate supplemental instruction leaders to UMKC Supplemental Instruction standards, partner with faculty to identify courses, and report on usage and impact.
Proctor GED/HSED tests as a certified GED testing location, respond to faculty alerts in Advise and Academia, and promote academic support services to students.
Collect and analyze data for grants and departmental needs, and develop and monitor the area budget.
Bachelor's degree in education and two years of experience in teaching, training, or student support; peer-to-peer or testing program experience is desired.
Pay range of $24.61 to $30.77 per hour, with an evening coverage rotation in the Student Success Center.

Student Success Specialist Full Description

Overview:

This position coordinates learning support activities that improve student success as measured by learning gains, grades, retention and persistence. This position oversees academic support programs offered through the Student Success Center. This position monitors budgets, grants, evaluates service delivery, and implements continuous improvement strategies to improve program performance.

This position will be open until filled, with a first review date of November 16, 2026. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Responsibilities:

Tutoring – Learning Center (30%)

Coordinate daily operations, including scheduling for the College’s peer tutoring program.
Facilitate the hiring process and complete all necessary pre-employment paperwork for peer tutors.
In alignment with CRLA ITTPC standards, oversee peer tutors, holding regular 1:1 and team meetings, conducting session observations, and facilitating evaluations.
In alignment with the College Reading & Learning Association ITTPC standards, provide onboarding and ongoing training for tutors, collaborating with appropriate College departments as needed.

Academic Coaching (30%)

Coordinate student employees as Peer Educators in alignment with CRLA IPTPC standards
Outreach to first semester students and students identified through the early alert system and provide ongoing academic coaching and/or Peer Mentoring
In collaboration with the Athletic Director, work with student-athletes to provide academic coaching and/or Peer Mentoring as needed.

Supplemental Instruction (30%)

Coordinate supplemental Instruction leaders in alignment with UMKC Supplemental Instruction standards.
Work collaboratively with faculty to identify supplemental instruction opportunities in alignment with available resources.
Promote and engage students in supplemental instruction opportunities.
Develop data points and reports to track and communicate the usage and impact of supplemental instruction.

Student Success Center Programming & Support (10%)

Support BTC as a GED/HSED Department of Public Instruction Administration certified GED testing location by proctoring tests in the campus Testing Center in alignment with the Testing Center standard operating procedures as needed.
Proactively respond to faculty alerts in Advise and Academia, connecting students with Student Success services and resources that support their academic progress and success.
Research and identify learning support programming and instructional resources that reinforce academic concepts both remotely and on-site.
Publicize academic support programming and services to target student audiences.
Collect, report, and analyze data for grants and departmental needs, and make data-informed decisions about academic success programming.
Develop and monitor specific area budgetary needs.
Participate in evening coverage rotation within Student Success Center.

Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities;

Strong customer service and communication skills.
Knowledgeable with CRLA ITTPC standards
Familiar with UMKC Supplemental Instruction standards
Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently apply polices and procedures.
Proficient in using computer-based testing platforms and standard office software.
Ability to obtain and maintain certification/training required by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and Pearson VUE GED Testing Services.

Education & Experience Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in education.
Two (2) years of work experience in teaching, training, or student support.
Experience working with peer-to-peer programs or testing programs desired.

Blackhawk Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

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