Assistant Director for Academic Support & Resources

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Boston, MA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Coaching, Collaborative Learning, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Payroll Administration, Problem Solving Skills, Record Keeping, Test Strategy, Time Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
29 days ago

The Center for Academic Support and Enrichment seeks an Assistant Director for Academic Support & Resources to provide academic support and resources to students and coordinate tutoring services across the university.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Tutoring Program & Oversight (60%):

  • Manage all administrative and logistical aspects of the Peer Tutoring Program including the recruitment and selection processes.
  • Oversee the session scheduling, tracking and payroll processes for tutoring staff.
  • Plan and implement Peer Tutor training sessions using College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) guidelines.
  • Support Peer Tutors in planning, organizing, and implementing active/collaborative learning techniques and strategies in 1:1 and small-group sessions.
  • Conduct analyses of staff appointments and sessions, and provide feedback on observations, developing improvement plans and goals with staff when necessary.
  • Assist with targeted outreach efforts to connect students with tutoring services and academic resources pertinent to their success in the courses.
  • Lead efforts to assess student learning outcomes and evaluate the Peer Tutoring Program to identify strengths, weaknesses, and recommended solutions.
  • Assist with producing monthly and end of year reports.
  • Maintain records and collect data to assess the effectiveness of tutoring and academic support initiatives.

Academic Coaching (30%)

  • Create and facilitate workshops, pertinent to the academic success of students.
  • Build relationships with faculty and staff and serve as a resource for them regarding academic assistance for students.
  • Assist with providing individualized support to graduate students in the form of coaching on study skills, test taking strategies, and time management.

Other Duties (10%)

  • Support office-wide initiatives and represent CASE at university-sponsored events such as Open House, Commencement, Orientation and Admitted Students' Day.
  • Perform duties as assigned by the Director for Academic Support & Resources.

About the Company

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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences