Adjunct Faculty – FSDH - Student Success Navigator

The Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene seeks a qualified individual to serve as an adjunct faculty-student success navigator to support student learning experiences and success in the Bachelor’s in Dental Hygiene Program. The selected candidate will work primarily in a remote capacity with responsibilities centered on early identification of student academic challenges and facilitation of student support strategies to promote progression.

• Works with a sense of urgency to conduct prompt analyses to provide outreach to students for individualized academic coaching and interventions
• Monitors academic performance and implements early intervention strategies for at-risk learners
• Conducts meetings with at-risk learners remotely and/or in person as needed
• Identifies and supports student learning needs
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of student meetings, progress, and outcomes
• Submits end of semester reports on trends, student needs, and outcomes
• Coordinates with University student support services, including ADA compliance, counseling, and academic resource offices
• Engages in weekly meetings with School’s administrative team in charge of student success
• Uses the University’s learning management system and Student Success Hub to support student engagement
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene with relevant experience will be considered
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Must be able to work independently and effectively and interact with a wide array of parties at all levels (students, faculty, administration/staff)
• Must be able to use School’s learning management system, assessment platforms, and technologies for videoconferencing, documentation, and communication

Desired:

• Experience in academic coaching, advising, and remediation
• Experience in teaching, mentoring, or advising students
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications