Program Specialist University of Akron
1 Akron, OH Job Details Part-time 12 hours ago Benefits 457(b) Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Parental leave Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications General academic student support Writing skills Academic institution experience Bachelor's degree Working with students Computer skills Full Job Description Curriculum and academic policy : Providing ECE chair and committees with recommendations regarding curriculum and academic policies and procedures. Writing and entering proposals for curriculum and course changes.
Academic Support :
Principal responsibility for supporting the following categories of students: undergraduate EE/CpE students on CEPS probation or suspension. undergraduate EE/CpE students transferring to UA from other institutions. undergraduate EE/CpE double-majors or dual-degree students. EE/CpE post-bacc students.
- Regular "broadcast" communication to cohorts of undergraduate EE/CpE students regarding academic requirements.
- Checking SDP prerequisites managing Senior Design registrations; advising students who have Senior Design prerequisite issues.
- Investigating and acting on prerequisite violations listed in pre-semester PERC reports; advising students who have prerequisite issues.
- Responding to requests or referrals for advising of undergraduate EE/CpE students.
- Responding to requests or referrals for advising of graduate ECE students, particularly in troublesome cases. Academic administration :
- Communicating with dean's office concerning terms of academic probation or suspension.
- Coordinating the evaluation of EE/CpE transfer credits; acting as Primary Program Contact to the Transfer office.
- Managing requests for EE/CpE prerequisite overrides or degree requirement waivers; recording override and waiver approvals.
- Providing staff advisors with consultation concerning prerequisite overrides and degree requirement waivers.
- Overseeing degree clearance for undergraduate and graduate EE/CpE students; reviewing registrar's graduation lists; overseeing electronic processing of approved requirement waivers or course substitutions.
Additional Position Information:
Compensation :
The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Education :
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years' experience providing student support. Master's degree with 5+ years of experience preferred.
Required Qualifications:
Experience working with students and others in an educational or agency environment. Organizational, computer and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Application Deadline:
June 16, 2026.
Application Instructions :
In order to be considered for this position, please attach your resume and cover letter. FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt): United States of America (Non-Exempt) Union Affiliation (if applicable): For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Natasha Kuzmina Email:
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