Assistant Director of Academic Support

Xavier University of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Xavier University of Louisiana seeks an Assistant Director of Academic Support to coordinate a comprehensive Peer Led Supplemental Instruction Program, supporting students in demanding coursework. The role anchors the Office of Academic Support (OAS) and drives innovative approaches to strengthen students’ foundations and success.

The Assistant Director will collaborate with department heads and faculty, supervise SI Leaders, and promote the program across campus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of experience coordinating academic support services in higher education.
• Experience recruiting, supervising, and training collegiate student workers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, especially with students.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a highly collaborative environment.
• Excellent oral, written communication skills.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for operational activities of the SI Program.
• Collaborate with Department Heads and faculty to identify SI courses.
• Coordinate all SI course needs, meetings, and activities.
• Recruit, hire, supervise, and train Supplemental Instruction Leaders.
• Promote the SI program to the college community, including establishing and maintaining lines of communication between students, participating course instructors, and SI leaders.
• Work closely with the OAS team to coordinate additional academic support programs and initiatives to meet the needs of students—identify the problem & create marketing.
• Coordinate promotional and marketing needs of the office.
• Work with appropriate university offices (i.e., IRDS) to evaluate the effectiveness of academic support programs.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Xavier University of Louisiana is seeking to hire an Assistant Director of Academic Support. The Assistant Director will coordinate a comprehensive Peer Led Supplemental Instruction Program with a focus on providing academic support for students enrolled in more rigorous collegiate level coursework. The Assistant Director is a member of the Office of Academic Support (OAS) and is also charged with providing guidance and creating/implementing innovative approaches that are centered on strengthening students’ academic foundation and enhancing their success.

AA/EOE Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Two years of experience coordinating academic support services in higher education (i.e., tutoring, supplemental instruction)
• Experience recruiting, supervising, and training collegiate student workers
• Excellent interpersonal skills, especially with students
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a highly collaborative environment
• Excellent oral, written communication skills
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of product

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, student personnel, or STEM related field from an accredited college or university.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in academic support services, tutoring, and/or Supplemental Instruction

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for operational activities of the SI Program
• Collaborate with Department Heads and faculty to identify SI courses
• Coordinate all SI course needs, meetings, and activities
• Recruit, hire, supervise, and train Supplemental Instruction Leaders
• Promote the SI program to the college community, including establishing and maintaining lines of communication between students, participating course instructors, and SI leaders.
• Work closely with the OAS team to coordinate additional academic support programs and initiatives to meet the needs of students- identify the problem & create marketing
• Coordinate promotional and marketing needs of the office
• Work with appropriate university offices (i.e., IRDS) to evaluate the effectiveness of academic support programs
• Other duties as assigned