Campus Director of Tutoring and Academic Support

Company: CT State Community College
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: October 31, 2024

Job Description:

Details:Posted: October 22, 2024Level: Community College Professional 19, 12-month, tenure track position.Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per weekClosing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.Location:900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT 06604**This position is not remote**Position Summary:The Campus Director of Tutoring and Academic Support manages a comprehensive program of academic supports, tutoring, and learning assistance at a CT State Community College campus. The position directs the full range of academic services needed to assist students to achieve their learning goals including skill testing and assessment; tutoring and lab assistance; special course examinations; computer-based instruction; learning skills advising; and operation of a learning center to support students' adaptation to higher education. The incumbent may perform some of those professional services personally.Example of Job Duties:Under the direction of the Dean of Students and Faculty, the Campus Director of Tutoring and Academic Support is accountable for providing the learning assistance needed by the College's students to assist them in attaining academic achievement commensurate with their capabilities through effective performance in these essential duties:

• Program planning and development
• Service delivery
• Training, development and direction of staff
• Budget and fiscal managementIn addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings. These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.Minimum Qualifications:Master's degree in an appropriately related field together with two (2) or more years of related experience which includes two (2) years of experience in the supervision of the work of others; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position's essential duties.Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:
  • Academic and skills testing and assessment methods
  • Familiarity with physical and learning disabilities
  • Remedial, developmental and adult education methods and techniques
  • Computer-based and multi-media instructional technology, including information technology literacy skills
  • Supervision of staff
  • Budget managementCandidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).Preferred Qualifications:
    • Two (2) years of tutoring or academic coaching experience at the postsecondary/community college level
    • Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data for decision-making purposes
    • Experience collaborating with faculty from multiple disciplines
    • Experience supervising student peer tutors
    • Knowledge of higher education requirements and processes for ADA accommodationStarting Salary:Minimum Salary: $80,901 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.Application Instructions:To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered.Selection Procedure:Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.Background Screening:All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification.Continuing Notice of NondiscriminationCSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies.CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F
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