Academic Support Fellow - Military Veterans

Academic Support Fellow

Location: Elon University Campus

Title: Academic Support Fellow

Position Type: Temporary

Days Per Week: Monday-Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs

Department: Provost

Position Summary

Elon University's Koenigsberger Learning Center is pleased to announce a fellowship position to begin July 15, 2025. The KLC is a centrally-located academic support hub comprised of three offices: Academic Advising, Academic Accommodations & Accessibility, Learning Assistance.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Academic Support Fellow appointed to this temporary, 10-month position will collaborate with staff in all three offices. Renewal for a second year (July 15, 2026-May 15, 2027) is possible with supervisor approval.

The Academic Support Fellow will have ongoing professional development and mentorship opportunities, including: (1) being cross-trained on office processes and procedures in all KLC offices; (2) participating in weekly 1:1 meetings with supervisor to reflect on learning, identify grown opportunities, and locate new areas for exploration; (3) attending and presenting at a conference; (4) paid membership to a professional organization; (5) representing the KLC at admissions/orientation events; (6) participating in KLC working groups (DEI; Assessment; Communications and Outreach).

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon's personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University's home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you'll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation's premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one's identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Qualified candidates must have completed their graduate degree in a related field, such as college student personnel/development, counseling, or higher education administration, OR be in the final semester of their related graduate degree program. Demonstrated experience in first-year programs, academic support, academic advising, and/or supporting students with disabilities is preferred. Candidates must be able to commit to the full 10-month appointment (July 15, 2025-May 15, 2026).

Preferred Education and Experience

New/entry level professionals are encouraged to apply.

Job Duties

• Collaborate with KLC staff to develop academic support programming for specific populations; support residential neighborhoods through embedded programming in collaboration with Neighborhood Associations, Community Directors, and Resident Assistants
• Create self-service resources for faculty so that they are empowered to better support and advise students; create an online repository for these resources
• Provide additional administrative support to KLC offices during times of high-need, such as exam proctoring in Academic Accommodations & Accessibility, providing administrative support to the Office of Academic Advising during high-traffic seasons, and holding embedded Learning Assistance success workshops for ELN 1010
• Teach one section of ELN 1010, a 1-credit hour, first-year seminar course designed on a foundation of holistic academic advising; serve as academic advisor to 16-18 students enrolled in this course through the duration of the fellowship
• Assess the efficacy of academic support programming in the KLC and identify additional special populations for future academic support initiatives

Special Instructions to Applicants: This is a paid 10-month fellowship. Compensation includes: $18,500 stipend; $3,000 meal stipend; On-campus housing provided/required in Mill Point Apartments (shared fully furnished university suite with private bedroom and bathroom; Utilities, internet, washer/dryer, streaming TV, and parking included).

To learn more about the KLC and its respective offices, please visit our website at https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/koenigsberger-learning-center/ .

To apply, visit www.elon.edu/employment. Please submit your cover letter, resume, and list of three references at the end of the application process. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

To Apply: To apply, visit: https://jobs.elon.edu/jobs/80d85b98-9446-41f7-8d3e-14f9bc754956 .

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