Newman University is seeking a student-focused Academic Support & Intervention Specialist to support campus initiatives that promote student persistence, retention, and success. This role coordinates academic intervention programs, tutoring services, and ADA accommodations while working closely with faculty and campus departments to support students who may be academically at risk

What You'll Do

• Coordinate academic intervention efforts and support students identified through early intervention and midterm downgrade reporting
• Provide guidance and coordinate accommodations for students with documented disabilities in compliance with ADA requirements
• Manage and promote tutoring services, including recruiting and coordinating peer tutors
• Collaborate with campus partners to support student placement, experiential learning credit processes, and student success initiatives
• Assist with assessment and analysis of student success data to inform retention strategies
• Support operations and outreach for the Student Success Center

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in a related field
• Experience in student success services such as tutoring, academic intervention, or ADA support preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff
• Commitment to supporting Newman’s Catholic mission and inclusive campus community
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and approximately 20 paid holidays/breaks
• Tuition Waiver for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents after one year of employment
• Additional benefits to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance

Why Newman?

Join a mission-driven university dedicated to supporting student growth and academic success. At Newman University, your work directly impacts students and helps foster a supportive and collaborative campus community.

Founded in 1933, Newman University is a liberal arts institution grounded in Catholic values and traditions, yet is respectful of all faiths. At Newman you'll find people, programs, organizations and activities designed to educate the mind and inspire the spirit. Our low instructor-to-student ratio and collaborative faculty contribute to a positive learning environment. We are a sponsored ministry of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, US Region. We invite you to join us in our work of empowering our graduates to transform society!

Newman University participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm that new employees are authorized to work in the U.S. US Immigration law protects legally-authorized workers from discrimination based on their citizenship status and national origin.

Newman University is committed to hiring faculty and staff members that reflect the diversity of our region and to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees, according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping this commitment, it is the policy of Newman University to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, local human rights commission activity, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a qualified protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Newman University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability in completing the application form or in the interview process. Please notify the Human Resources Office at (316) 942-4291, ext. 2202 or email hr@newmanu.edu in advance so necessary arrangements can be made.