Academic Specialist Resume

Though the position of an academic specialist is a non-tenure, still the responsibilities handled are varied. The incumbent will teach, help, and offer quality education to undergraduate students. She will also give advice for professional development to students. Since it is a specialist position, the job holder needs to be a doctorate in the chosen discipline used in educational field. While applying, the resume must show knowledge of admission process and curriculum followed in colleges and universities. Experience in working with the community organizations and participation in the youth development programs will also work as a booster in getting through the selection criteria.

Academic Specialist Resume Example

Career Objective:

An academic specialist position in a university to teach, advice, and help students with their academic research projects and professional development.

Summary of Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of admission process and curriculum followed by colleges and universities
• Experienced in handling routine office procedures
• Expert in public relations and communicating views, and ideas precisely in writing as well as orally
• Ability to work and take decisions independently
• Remarkable time management and problem solving skills
• Ability to adapt with changing needs of education
• Skilled in planning, organizing, and coordinating youth development programs
• Proficient in working with large student database

Work Experience:

Assistant Academic Specialist
Adrea College, Seattle, WA
October 2012 - Present
Responsibilities:

• Assist in the recruitment process for graduation courses
• Participate in career expos and provide input on inclusion of any subject in course curriculum
• Plan, organize, and conduct workshop for skills development
• Assist students in academic research projects
• Built policies for communicating with general public, inter departments, and media
• Interact with students and help them in building career goals
• Solve problems of students and propose study programs
• Interpret and explain college policies to students and their parents

• Determined and established criteria for fulfillment of graduation requirements
• Reviewed, and edited catalogs and handbooks of the college
• Maintained up-to-date records of graduate and under-graduate students admitted in degree programs
• Helped students in completing forms and documents
• Coordinated with faculty of other departments for preparing clarification of requirements
• Reviewed and verified changes in curriculum adjustments
• Drafted and presented statistical reports on various topics
• Assisted in preparation of class schedule and other clerical duties

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education
  Angel's University, Seattle, WA
  2007

• Doctorate in Education
  Angel's University, Seattle, WA
  2009

References:

On request.