Academic Champion, Specialized Population and Academic Recovery

Job overview

The Academic Champion role is onsite in Talladega, AL. The posting lists an annual salary of $45,000–$50,000. The position is part of Talladega College’s Division of Academic Affairs and is funded through Title III; the college is a historically Black liberal arts college. The role provides specialized advising and intensive case management to freshman and sophomore students, particularly band students and students in academic recovery. It helps students progress toward their junior year by coordinating academic plans, monitoring progress, and connecting students with campus support resources.

What you'll do

• Provide proactive academic advising and academic roadmaps for freshman and sophomore band students
• conduct weekly or biweekly check-ins with N.A.D.O. and academic recovery students
• support registration and degree progression
• explain GPA benchmarks for band participation and federal financial aid satisfactory academic progress
• teach Student Success courses as needed
• coach students on time management, note-taking, and test-taking
• coordinate with the Band Director
• refer students to counseling, financial aid, disability services, tutoring, and writing center resources
• maintain FERPA-compliant records and monitor early-warning reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

academic champion

talladega al

talladega college

academic advising

student success

academic recovery

case management

band students

n.a.d.o. program

title iii

ferpa

$45k–$50k/year

higher education

two positions

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Supports band students and students in the N.A.D.O. academic recovery program. Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred. Two positions are available.

About the employer

Talladega College is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.