Academic Coordinator - Online Students

Job Details

Job Location: High School - Orange, CA

Position Type: Full-time/ 12 months

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Education

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Orange Lutheran Academic Coordinator of Online Students performs duties related to the admission, enrollment, and coordinating schedules and classes of Orange Lutheran students in online courses to facilitate student success and excellent communication between students, parents, and online instructors. The Academic Coordinator may be assigned to students taking online-only classes, a blended schedule of online and on-campus classes, and/or partner school students. NOTE: This is an on-campus position at Orange Lutheran High School, Orange, California.

Reports to: Sr. Director of Research and New Program Development

Supervises: No supervisory duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Facilitate enrollment and scheduling in Orange Lutheran Online classes
• Assist with new student orientation as needed
• Communicate with students and families via phone and email
• Answer phone calls and respond to emails
• Enter appropriate information in the school's academic record-keeping software
• Serve as academic coordinator for students’ online courses, tracking student progress, addressing academic issues, and coaching struggling students
• Serve as the primary point of contact for online courses, meet with parents and students, communicate with online and on-campus faculty and counselors
• Assists online instructors, with respect to campus and online policies and specific student issues when necessary
• Coordinate with Admissions, Athletics, and other on-campus departments as appropriate
• Process all online-related documents
• Create and maintain accurate and timely records and files
• Coordinate and oversee on-campus testing procedures for online students
• Perform graduation checks, processes matriculation records and correspondence
• Attend student-related meetings with counselors, administrators, and families
• Attend department and faculty meetings and required school functions

ADDITIONAL DUTIES
• May perform marketing-related activities, including assisting with events
• Additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications and competencies listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position

Education

BA or BS degree, completed or in progress

Experience
• One to two years experience in an academic or related setting and/or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties described above.
• Non-academic experience will be considered for individuals who can demonstrate they have acquired the ability to perform the required duties through other experience.
• Online or technology-related experience is not required.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND CLEARANCES
• Valid Fingerprint
• Valid CPR and First Aid certifications
• TB Risk Assessment
• Ministry Safe Clearance

KEY COMPETENCIES

Knowledge
• The ministry mission, vision, core values, and educational requirements of an Orange Lutheran education
• The process, key requirements, and unique aspects of online education
• Use of personal computer or MAC and common programs for email, browsing, word processing, and record-keeping

Skills and Abilities
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills: actively and effectively listens, provides clear and direct verbal and written feedback; keeps relevant people accurately informed and up to date; encourages open expression of ideas and opinions
• Outstanding interpersonal skills establish effective, professional, and positive relationships with students, parents, and teachers; establish trust; is approachable; respects the opinions of others; Focuses on students’ behaviors; makes or elicits specific suggestions for improvement in a manner that builds confidence and maintains self-esteem
• Effective Problem-solving skills: works to improve and reinforce the performance of others
• Outstanding teamwork and collaboration skills
• Excellent coaching skills: Provides clear feedback, checks for understanding
• Demonstrates caring for students and seeks to put Orange Lutheran in the best light

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
• Exhibit the highest level of Christian integrity in his/her life reflects Christ-like morals, behavior, attitude, and leadership
• Foster a Christ-centered environment focused on Grateful Servanthood, Accountability, Compassion, and Collaboration, in alignment with our Guiding Principles
• Support the Mission and Statement of Faith of Orange Lutheran High School
• A life-long learner who models intellectual curiosity, self-reflection, and stewardship of talents

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• This position primarily involves sedentary work. Sitting performed most of the time
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must frequently speak clearly and hear within the normal range with or without assistance
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities include near and far vision, the ability to adjust focus, and view of a computer screen for extended periods

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• The majority of work is performed in a climate-controlled school setting, with occasional outside exposure to varying weather conditions.
• The noise level is that of a typical quiet office setting with occasional exposure to moderate to loud noise at school events

This job description intends to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments to address the needs of the school and changing business practices. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position's role, scope, FLSA status, or grade.
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