Assistant Director for Tutoring Services
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Position Number 013271 Functional Title Assistant Director for Tutoring Services Position Type Administration - Staff Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

Student Support Services (SSS) is a TRIO-grant support program designed to maximize academic performance for UNCG students who are first-generation, from modest income backgrounds, or who have a disability, and who also demonstrate academic need for services.

Position Summary

The Student Support Services (SSS) Classic and STEM-H programs are federally funded TRIO-grants designed to maximize academic performance for UNCG students who are first-generation, from modest income backgrounds, or who have a disability, and who also demonstrate academic need for services.

The Assistant Director for Tutoring manages the daily operation of the tutoring components for both SSS Classic and SSS STEM-H. The Assistant Director provides all recruitment, orientation, training and in-services to peer/professional tutors, SI, and FYE STEM-H instructors. The Assistant Director works closely with the TRIO staff to advise and support the 325 students enrolled in the SSS programs.

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate must have a Master's degree in education, management, or related field. The candidate should have at least two year of experience in higher education. The candidate should also have some experience with first-generation and/or low-income college students.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range Commensurate with education and experience Org #-Department TRiO Programs - 10912 Job Open Date 12/12/2024 For Best Consideration Date 01/06/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Permanent If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA Exempt

Key Responsibilities

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Percentage Of Time 20% Key Responsibility

Recruitment & selection

Essential Tasks

* Recruit, screen, interview, and select all prospective tutors, tutor team leads, and graduate student staff; complete hiring process and recommend finalists to the Director.

Percentage Of Time 30% Key Responsibility

Orientation & training

Essential Tasks

* Orient, train, and supervise all peer and professional tutors in collaboration with the TASP Assistant Director for Tutoring Services, as well as orient, train, and supervise Lab Monitors and graduate student workers.

* Assist with the coordination of the CRLA tutor certification process and proposal writing. Implement and oversee behavioral instruction and professional development instruction for tutoring staff.

Percentage Of Time 30% Key Responsibility

Relationships & marketing

Essential Tasks

* Develop a positive working relationship with academic departments and faculty for the purpose of developing contextualized tutoring program and instructor and tutor recruitment; market the program for increased awareness in the community by creating bulletin boards and fliers, writing classified advertisements, and submitting relevant and updated information for website maintenance.

Percentage Of Time 10% Key Responsibility

Evaluation

Essential Tasks

* Evaluate tutee progress based upon tutor session reports daily and consult with appropriate SSS assistant directors and director for referral purposes.

* Provide student check-in meetings to talk about student's progress in courses and to develop their professionalism and collaborative learning techniques.

Percentage Of Time 10% Key Responsibility

Database management & reporting

Essential Tasks

* Manage a MS Access database related to the tutorial function, session records, payroll, etc. Maintain accurate records and document all tutor instruction and hours.

* Track tutoring budget and number of staff we should hire each semester based on request trends and overall needs of students.

* Build understanding of grant regulations with respect to tutoring and other high-impact practices to choose best options for grant spending.

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort Reading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - C, Talking - C, Standing - O, Sitting - C, Walking - O Work Environment Inside - C, Overtime - O, Driving - Standar/Automatic - O

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

* Resume/CV

* Cover Letter

* List of References

Optional Documents

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