Learning Centers Assistant Director
Position Purpose and Description:
The position is in support of the Director of the Learning Centers, providing both independent duties as assigned and serving as a support staff colleague for the Learning Centers.
- Participates in the recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising tutors and testing center proctors to provide academic support for students across the University.
- Oversees and trains tutors for tutor registry (private and one on one tutors).
- Maintains day to day operations of Testing Center.
- Responsible for staff assimilation and scheduling and maintaining personnel matters for tutors and graduate assistants.
- Maintains and enhances Learning Centers’ websites.
- Coordinates outreach, programming and social media in conjunction with Tutor Council and campus partners.
- Creation and Implementation of standing workshops and convocation calendar.
- Trains staff in the creation of online materials, resources and videos with workshops, one on one sessions and up to date knowledge of new technological and digital advances.
- Creation and coordination of supplemental instruction program.
- Supports the Learning Centers’ mission, vision and standards.
- Provides support for Commencement, Hooding, and other occasional activities and events that may occur on evenings and weekends.
The above statements describe the job's essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.
Required Qualifications:Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service.
Possess strong interpersonal, written, and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Able to interact effectively with students, staff, and faculty.
- Must be self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
- Must be well organized and can handle multiple simultaneous demands in a changing environment.
- Must be able to use good judgment, strong human relations skills, and decision-making capabilities.
- Able to lead work teams.
- Must be able to discern and protect the confidentiality and sensitivity of student information and situations.
- Must be able to organize a wide variety of activities and effectively meet deadlines.
- Proficient use of a PC with demonstrated working knowledge of the following computer software applications: Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Able to learn and use administrative software programs (e.g., SCT Banner, ARGOS, Jaggaer)
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations. Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Required EducationMust have a bachelor's degree with University or Campus Learning Center background (MS in math or education preferred). Required ExperienceRequires a minimum of 3 years' experience tutoring in an academic higher education student support center setting, with some administrative experience strongly preferred. Working Conditions & Physical RequirementsThe physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and hear sufficiently to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes. The employee’s vision must be adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc. The position requires good manual dexterity. This is a largely sedentary role; however, some bending or standing is necessary.