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Position Summary:
The Department of Undergraduate Studies at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to engaging communities underrepresented in higher education. Florida Atlantic University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the diverse internal and external communities that it serves.
Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Assistant Director, Academic Support for Science & Engineering - Boca Raton, FL.
The Assistant Director, Academic Support for Science & Engineering within the Center for Learning And Student Success (CLASS) is responsible for the development and direction of one or more academic service functions – specifically oversight of the Science Learning Center located in the Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence and the Organic Chemistry Center (OC2). Through a nationally accredited selection and training program, the Assistant Director will spearhead the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certification initiatives – working with the Associate Director and Associate Dean on proper certification requirements and renewals.
The Assistant Director will work closely with the Associate Director on recruiting, selecting, training, evaluating and supervising Science & Engineering tutors and SI Leaders each semester at FAU. Serving as a student advocate, the Assistant Director will help ensure that high risk/historically difficult courses and students who are identified as “at-risk” are supported through tutoring and various academic support initiatives.
The Assistant Director will market academic support initiatives and collect all data related to utilization of academic support programs and help analyze outcomes related to student performance in courses as it relates to participation in academic support programs, assisting with the assessment and continual improvement of academic support programs through both quantitative and qualitative data. The Assistant Director will assist in the preparation of relevant reports to be regularly submitted to the Associate Dean.
The Assistant Director must abide by University, state and federal statutes - including FERPA and confidentiality of records and will help formulate policies regarding the program policies within established guidelines.
The Assistant Director may perform some clerical functions as needed, including scheduling room space for academic support and maintaining related tutoring databases and other duties as assigned to maintain or advance programs within CLASS.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience required.At least two years of experience working with diverse populations of students in educational settings preferred.
Salary:
$50,000 - $55,000 per yearCollege or Department:
Undergraduate StudiesLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. with occasional evenings and weekends as needed. This position works 40 hours a week. Flexible scheduling of office hours may vary at the discretion of the supervisor.Application Deadline:
2022-05-01-07:00Special Instructions to Applicant:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
Successful completion of a background check, which may include a motor vehicle check, credit check, fingerprinting or additional screening, is required for the selected candidate prior to the start date.
A resume and a cover letter are required for this position. Make sure to attach these required documents in the Attachments section of the application. Any missing required documents will result to disqualification.
