Associate Director of SSS and Director of Cornerstone

DESCRIPTION:

Tusculum University invites applications for the position of Associate Director of Student Support Services (SSS) and Director of Cornerstone. This is a 12-month, full-time, exempt position responsible for facilitating the academic success of at-risk student populations, including academically underprepared students and those from historically disadvantaged backgrounds. This position reports to the Director of Student Support Services.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Associate Director of SSS and Director of Cornerstone oversees the Cornerstone Summer Bridge Program and provides year-round academic support for participating students. The role includes supervising faculty, staff, and peer mentors/tutors, coordinating program schedules and activities, teaching a leadership course, and serving as an academic coach for Cornerstone students. This position also collaborates with Enrollment, Athletics, Tutoring, Marketing, and other campus partners to support student success, and serves as a liaison between Cornerstone and SSS.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Associate Director of SSS and Director of Cornerstone is responsible for managing the Cornerstone program, hiring and training peer mentors and study skills tutors, maintaining program and student records, and promoting program visibility across campus. Additional responsibilities include supporting SSS recruitment, facilitating referrals, maintaining budgets, annual SSS event planning, engaging in professional development, and contributing to TRIO initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must hold a master's degree in counseling, educational psychology, higher education, student personnel, or a related field. Applicants should have experience working with disadvantaged and academically underprepared student populations, as well as providing collegiate academic advising. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential. Preference will be given to candidates with prior TRIO Programs experience, higher education administration, or program planning experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. The employee will be required to work irregular hours including nights and weekends;
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion;
• Communicate effectively;
• Moderate physical condition to engage in program-sponsored cultural awareness outings that may involve significant walking and/or exertion;
• Must be able to walk distances, sit or stand for long periods of time, and climb stairs.
• Ability to talk and hear;
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus;
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

OTHER:

As listed, this job's essential duties are not intended to be all inclusive; other functions may be changed with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform other assigned tasks as necessary which may additionally include both within their department and or for the campus at large.

MISSION STATEMENT:

Building on a rich Presbyterian heritage and a pioneering spirit, Tusculum University provides an active and experiential education within a caring Christian environment to inspire civic engagement, to enrich personal lives, and to prepare career-ready professionals.

Tusculum University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In addition, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Tusculum participates in E-Verify and observes the guidelines as a Tennessee Drug Free Workplace. Applicants will be required to submit to and complete (1) substance abuse testing at a laboratory chosen by Tusculum University and (2) an employment background check, which includes a criminal background check, employment verification, license verification (if applicable), and credit history (if applicable). If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

HOW TO APPLY:

Only online applications will be accepted. Send a cover letter, resume, the names & contact information of at least 3 references, and Tusculum University application (This form can be located at the top of the web page https://www3.tusculum.edu/hr/employment-opportunities) electronically to turesume@tusculum.edu Attn: SSS Associate Director

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