Assistant Director Academic Foundations

Description:

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the conditional pass and academic coaching programs.
• Assist with supervising the Graduate Assistant(s) and project employees that work with academic mentoring program and support Foundations coursework
• Management of program recruitment and enrollment, meeting enrollment deadlines and goals
• Identifies at-risk students and develops outreach initiatives to maintain student contact and engagement through development and assessment of programs
• Assists with the management and implementation of early intervention and summer programming including recruitment, intrusive outreach, and oversight of instruction and online programs.
• Performs intrusive outreach to student cohorts in Foundations programs during the year; monitors students’ qualifications to exit program or extend participation eligibility.
• Assist in the development of needs assessment, curriculum design, evaluation and training delivery methods
• Assist in the development, implementation and management of year-round developmental math program (WPS1060) and the year round developmental reading program (WPS 1090) including the following responsibilities:
• Assist in the recruitment and supervision of Math and Reading instructors and supporting staff as needed; provide feedback and development to staff as needed
• Perform outreach and develop outreach initiatives to increase student retention, persistence, and success in all remedial math and reading programs
• Review and build developmental math and developmental reading curriculum; conduct outcomes review to modify and update curriculum and pedagogy as needed
• Research best instructional formats for all remedial math and reading programs, in collaboration with Director engage in staff and program development.
• Contribute in evaluating incoming student class and developmental need to build an effective schedule to meet remedial math and reading needs
• Uses various contemporary methods to communicate with incoming students and families about programs and services offered by the department.
• Generates and publishes content using web and social media technology to maintain regular communication with target student population and the University community.
• Collaborates with various academic support departments, faculty and other offices in the development of academic workshops, programs and support services for First Year students.
• Assists the Director in the assessment and measurement of program outcomes; compiles, analyzes and manages data for reports.
• Prepares cogent reports containing findings and recommendations, as required.
• Promotes First Year Foundations programing and services to internal constituents and external communities as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned that are appropriate for the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree preferred.
• Three (3) years of professional experience in academic administration related to student academic support programs or developmental education is required. Experience with developmental math and /or reading is preferred.
• Supervision and management of large-scale programs
• Mange program recruitment and enrollment of at-risk population
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, written, and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize technology in the delivery and assessment of programs.
• Working knowledge of Banner student information system is preferred.
• Ability to think analytically, work independently and collaboratively with all levels in the organization.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends.