Description:
This is a Remote position. This is a Part-time opportunity. Evening and weekend availability required.
Overview:
The Academic Support Specialist provides academic instructional support services to students in our Online Software Development, Coding, and Programming courses.
Responsibilities:
- Working 1-to-1 with students to help them develop their academic skills and assist them through coursework
- Engaging with tutoring strategies such as active listening, note-taking, asking questions, and providing encouragement to students
- Supporting students with study skills such as reading, note-taking, organization, and time management through coaching, tutoring, and mentoring
- Troubleshooting to provide academic technology support
- Performing outreach to students needing additional support in their academic coursework
- Developing and gathering additional resources through the mediums of videos, documents, articles, or websites to further support student learning
- Documenting session notes in a learning management system
- Supporting faculty and providing feedback on curriculum updates
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science-related program from a regionally accredited institution.
1-2 years relevant work experience within the past 5 years required
Skills/Abilities:
- Proficiency in Key Languages: Python, Java, C++, C#, JavaScript, SQL, HTML/CSS basics
- Proficiency in core CS concepts such as Data structures (arrays, lists, stacks, queues), Algorithms (sorting, searching, recursion), Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), and Basic database management (SQL),
- Experience with Software Development Tools such as Git/GitHub (version control basics), Visual Studio.
- Experience with Debugging tools and strategies
- Ability to walk students through labs, code exercises, and projects — not just theory
- Ability to quickly build connections with students using strong interpersonal skills (including approachability and empathy)
- Experience in a student-centric and hands-on learning environment
- Ability to work in a 5-week accelerated course environment
- Ability to self-manage and work independently in a remote environment
- Ability to prioritize multiple, competing tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills
- The highest levels of integrity at all times
- Strong listening skills and ability to see multiple perspectives
Technical Requirements:
Reliable high-speed internet required
Benefits of Employment
ECPI University provides comprehensive benefits on the first of the month after thirty (30) days of employment, some of which are highlighted below:
- Competitive compensation
- Retirement plan
- Health Advocate
- Some industry certifications
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discounts (i.e., Tickets at Work, Verizon Wireless, MetLife Pet Insurance)
- iPad/Computer Purchase Program
- Employee Referral Program
is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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