Position Announcement: Assistant Director of Academic Support/Student Success (Part-Time)

Overview:
The Assistant Director of Academic Support oversees academic support services at TUR, ensuring student success through targeted programming and interventions. This role focuses on students needing academic coaching, assuring accommodations, and offering other learning supports, while coordinating with content-specific tutors (e.g., Italian, Math/Science, Writing).

Reporting to the Academic Dean, the Assistant Director works closely with the Student Life Team on accommodations and outreach and consults with the school psychologist and nursing team regarding evaluations and services.

Responsibilities:

Academic Support Services:

• Develop, implement, and oversee programs that provide direct academic support to students; while focused primarily on students experiencing academic challenges, programming should also support students seeking continuous improvement.
• Coordinate tutoring services in Italian (ITAL), Mathematics (MATH), and English (ENGLISH).
• Develop and implement academic interventions based on student needs, collaborating with faculty and staff to ensure best practices in learning support.
• Provide one-on-one and small group academic support, as needed, for students requiring additional guidance.

Faculty & Institutional Support:

• Support faculty in identifying and addressing academic challenges with particular students and working on academic recovery plans.
• Assist in orienting new faculty regarding TUR’s academic support policies and procedures.

Student Documentation & Compliance:

• Maintain records of student support plans, accommodations, and academic interventions.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies regarding academic accommodations and modifications.

Qualifications:

• Fluency in English spoken and written English Language.
• Master’s degree in education, Counseling, Special Education, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in academic support services, learning accommodations, or student success programs.
• Familiarity with study abroad programs and the challenges associated with international education is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Schedule & Compensation:

• Part-time role with flexible hours (Mondays-Thursday), depending on student needs and program demands.  Estimate 15/20 hours per week.
• Compensation to be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and cv to mconran@temple.edu.