Supporting Transition and Education through Planning and Partnerships (STEPP) Instructional Specialist

The STEPP Program's mission is to provide students with learning disabilities who aspire to achieve a college education and who demonstrate the potential for postsecondary success with access and comprehensive support throughout the university experience. By partnering with these students, their families, and a variety of educational communities, the STEPP Program fosters a network of opportunities and resources to empower and support students from admission to graduation from East Carolina University. By providing access to college for a bright group of students, designing an integrated and collaborative system of support on a public university campus, researching short-term and long-term outcomes, and partnering with a continuum of educational settings based on what we learn, STEPP will achieve the ultimate goal of the program - to open the door to a college education for students with learning disabilities here and at other universities.

The STEPP Program offers comprehensive academic, social, and life-skills support to a select number of students with identified Specific Learning Disabilities who have shown the potential to succeed at ECU. Funded primarily with private gifts, this program provides a unique opportunity to a population that traditionally may not have access to college.

STEPP is administratively housed under Student Academic Success Services. Student Academic Success Services office reports directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Academic Success within Academic Affairs. Student Academic Success Services office oversees university undergraduate academic success services and centralized learning center including tutoring, academic mentoring, at risk student learning communities and grant initiatives, early alert and communications, peer call center and study skills support services.

The STEPP Instructional Specialist will deliver STEPP coursework, supplemental seminars, and conduct subject-specific study halls for student participants. These study hall sessions will reinforce connections between strategies and skills taught in STEPP coursework and content and assignments from courses in each student's regular academic schedule. The STEPP Program Specialist will monitor and support program tutors, including providing training and feedback regarding tutoring sessions and activities. The STEPP Program Specialist will work closely with the
STEPP Program Director, and others to monitor and revise curriculum as needed. This position will maintain an office presence and provide as-needed support to students in a 12-month capacity. Thus, this position will require establishing and following a consistent daily schedule. The
STEPP Instructional Specialist will be accessible to students participating in STEPP and will provide students direct support as a co-advisor. This position will also provide support to the research overlay of the program and be a full-time member of the admissions team. This position will involve collaboration with offices and programs across campus in order to support
STEPP Program students. Specific responsibilities for the position include:

Focus: Coursework (50%)

Focus: Study Hall (30%)

Focus: Collaboration (20%)

This position is contingent upon available funding.

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East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter/resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.