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Nova Southeastern University

Assistant Director – Academic Support Services

Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336


Assistant Director – Academic Support Services - 997677

Job Number:

506222Work Type:

Full Time with Full BenefitsLocation:

Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FloridaDepartment:

UG Tutoring and Testing CenterCategories:

Academic & Career Advising / Support

About Us:We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University!

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, political affiliation or belief, national origin, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Essential Job Functions:

Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates work activities of subordinates and staff, including hiring, coaching, evaluating, and terminating, all in accordance with University policies and procedures.

Prepares, updates, and ensures accuracy of information provided to students regarding examination application procedures, fees, sample questions, and administration.

Serves as assigned Institutional Test Administrator/Master Site Administrator for examinations received from outside institutions.

Assists in arrangements for test proctoring for NSU students at other institutions or other site locations.

Oversees use of Banner for obtaining student data and input of test scores.

Oversees the academic success coaching program.

Develops strategic outreach initiatives and established program objectives designed to support academic success within the undergraduate population.

Recruits, hires, schedules, supervises, trains, and evaluates tutors in proper procedures and effective tutoring techniques in compliance with CRLA certification.

Responsible for CRLA certification materials, applications, and credentialing of tutors and center.

Assists in the development and execution of marketing strategies with an emphasis on target students and at-risk students.

Assists in the development and execution of policies and procedures in response to student retention and student success efforts.

Fosters and maintains strong working and collaborative relationships with faculty and academic administrators.

Assists with departmental activities related to Shark Preview.

Completes special projects as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Basic knowledge of math, science, writing, education, psychology, or a related field.

Thorough knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

Thorough knowledge of the structure and content of the English language.

Thorough knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design.

Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Advanced skills in active listening, critical thinking, reading comprehension, speaking, judgment and decision making, writing, and complex problem solving.

Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment, independently or as part of a team, and to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Job Requirements:

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience:

Minimum two (2) years of experience in an educational environment or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree; experience in a supervisory role.

Advertised:

Oct 07, 2024 Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close:

Jan 06, 2025 Eastern Standard Time

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