Director of Tutoring and Summer Academic Programs

Bellarmine University; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellarmine University in Louisville seeks a Director of Tutoring and Summer Academic Programs to support the Associate Dean of Academic Services in managing the Tutoring Center, Bridge to BU, and student success initiatives.

You will recruit and train tutors, oversee CRLA certification, coordinate scheduling, and guide summer programs with collaboration across campus teams, ensuring high-quality academic support and measurable outcomes for students.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, higher education or related field.
• Two years of experience in higher education.
• Knowledge of student development strategies and high-impact practices.
• Ability to work with students with varying academic preparation and abilities, and socioeconomic levels.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train and supervise peer tutors.
• Develop outreach, orientations, and marketing materials for the Tutoring Center.
• Coordinate tutoring schedules and maintain scheduling systems.
• Monitor tutoring center budget and report on outcomes.
• Lead Bridge to BU and supervise tutors and mentors for summer program.

Skills

Administrative skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in education/higher education or related field

Job description

About Bellarmine University:

BellarmineUniversity is a dynamic, growing university with a strongliberal arts focus in the Catholic higher education tradition and abold vision for the future. Bellarmine has undergraduate andgraduate enrollment of approximately 3,200 students and continuesto add new academic programs while maintaining small class sizesand personal attention to students. Bellarmine is listed in thePrinceton Review's Best 387 Colleges and is recognized as a topU.S. university in rankings published by U.S. News & WorldReport and Forbes. In a survey by The Princeton Review, studentspraised Bellarmine as a place that is "welcoming to every singleperson and makes an effort to include everyone." Bellarminestudents, faculty and staff engage in more than 25,000 cumulativehours of service each year, in Louisville and around the nation andworld.

SmartAsset ranked Louisville among the top 25 U.S. cities for bestwork-life balance, while workplace insights platform kununu.comnamed Louisville one of the top five U.S. cities for happyemployees. Glassdoor recently recognized Louisville as one of thetop 15 cities for jobs, based on hiring opportunity, cost of livingand job satisfaction. ZipRecruiter calls Louisville a top 10 cityfor job seekers, thanks in part to its central location and lowunemployment. Louisville is within a day's drive of two-thirds ofthe U.S. population.

Deeply embedded in the heart of Louisville, Bellarmine is anengaged partner expanding learning opportunities, enhancing careernetworks and economic growth, and advancing equity and quality oflife for its neighboring communities. By connecting the campus, thecommunity, and the curriculum through engaged scholarship andaction, we enhance social and civic engagement, including faculty,staff, and student-led, asset-based initiatives.

Job Description:

The Director of Tutoring and Summer Academic Programs will supportthe Associate Dean of Academic Services in managing the dailyresponsibilities of the Tutoring Center, summer academicprogramming such as Bridge to BU, and support overall studentsuccess.

Tutoring Center Responsibilities:

• Recruit, train and supervise peer tutors.
• Develop and implement tutor pedagogical practices andcontinuous professional development in accordance with CRLA.
• Maintain CRLA certification.
• Collaborate with campus departments and faculty to supportstudent engagement, retention, and success efforts.
• Develop outreach, orientations, social media, and marketingmaterials to promote the Tutoring Center.
• Implement workshops centering on academic skill development(i.e. goal setting, time management, study skills).
• Provide individual academic coaching support for students.
• Coordinate tutor schedules and course offerings.
• Maintain tutoring scheduling system and visit data.
• Monitor tutoring center budget.
• Design, implement, and maintain a cyclical assessment plan toevaluate and demonstrate the efficacy of Tutoring Centerservices.
• Complete weekly, monthly and annual reports.

Summer Academic Programs Responsibilities:

• Serve as lead administrator for Bridge to BU, Bellarmine'sfive-week summer bridge program for conditionally admittedstudents.
• Develop training and orientations for faculty, student staff,bridge participants, and families.
• Hire and supervise peer tutors and peer mentors.
• Plan and implement the academic components of the program.
• Collaborate with the Provost's Office and academic deans forBridge to BU course selection.
• Plan and implement social programming designed to buildcommunity among bridge participants.
• Collaborate with Enrollment Management and Student Affairs onrecruitment, admission, housing, and orientation for summer bridgeprogram participants.
• Track the academic performance of bridge participants whosuccessfully enroll at Bellarmine.
• Provide continued academic support throughout thefirst-year.
• Make data informed decisions to improve program outcomes.
• Complete reports regarding the progress of the bridgeparticipants on a regular basis.

General Responsibilities:

• Perform special projects and related responsibilities asassigned by the Associate Dean of Academic Services.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in education, higher education or relatedfield.
• Two years of experience working in higher education.
• Knowledge of student development strategies and high-impactpractices.
• Ability to work effectively with students, including those withdifferent levels of academic preparation and varying physical andlearning abilities, and socioeconomic levels.
• Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal, andpublic speaking skills.
• Experience working directly with tutoring centers(preferred).
• Student supervisory experience (preferred).
• Experience working with a summer bridge program(preferred).