Coordinator, Tutoring & Academic Support

Job Details

Job Location: Bethany Campus - Bethany, OK

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Description

Full Time / Salary / Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

JOB SUMMARY

The Coordinator,Tutoring & Academic Support is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the tutoring program and Academic Support services to enhance student learning and success. This position involves leading a student-led writing and tutoring program, developing and/or facilitating academic programming, supervising student workers, and collaborating with faculty and administrators to support student academic achievement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

1. Academic Coaching Functions

• Responsible for documenting and monitoring conditionally-admitted students academic progress and establishing a plan of academic accountability throughout their first two semesters.
• Work closely with students placed on academic probation through academic accountability and consistent follow-up.

1. Undeclared Advising Functions

• Serve as an Academic Advisor for undeclared majors during the New Student Institute, Enrollment Periods, and/or Priority Enrollment Events
• Provide resources and make referrals for undeclared majors seeking career and major coursework direction.

1. Writing & Tutoring Center Functions

• Develop and implement a comprehensive tutoring program that meets the diverse academic needs of students across various disciplines and levels.
• Recruit, train, and supervise tutoring staff, including professional tutors, peer tutors, and supplemental instruction leaders.
• Coordinate tutoring schedules and locations to ensure availability and accessibility of tutoring services to students.
• Collaborate with faculty to identify areas of academic need and develop targeted tutoring and support initiatives.
• Evaluate tutoring program effectiveness through assessment and data analysis, and implement improvements as needed.
• Provide leadership and guidance to tutoring staff to ensure quality tutoring services and adherence to professional standards.
• Develop and facilitate workshops and training sessions for tutors on tutoring techniques, learning strategies, and Academic Support resources.
• Serve as a liaison between academic departments, student support services, and other campus stakeholders to promote collaboration and communication regarding student Academic Support needs.
• Stay current with trends and best practices in tutoring, Academic Support services, and student success initiatives.

1. General Administrative and Support Functions

• Respond to retention alerts and assist all students with academic/personal support needs, either during scheduled appointment times or on a walk in basis and virtually during summer session(s).
• Recruit, hire and supervise Student Workers that serve as Front Desk Support within the Center for Student Success.
• Attend all Student Success team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the AVP for Student Success.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.
• An understanding of the importance for diversity, inclusion and equity.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands in fast paced work environment
• Typing and spelling competency
• Experience with various computer software applications
• Data entry experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience in higher education and/or 2-4 years of Academic Support and program development experience.

Supervision Received:

Receives supervision and work assignments from a designated supervisor, although other staff members in the unit may provide work direction.

Supervision Exercised:

May be responsible for the coordination of work assignments for student employees.

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BENEFITS

Generous benefit structure including family health insurance plan (shared cost), long term disability, dental insurance, group life insurance, retirement matching, tuition remission, vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays.