Duties: Supervise day-to-day operations of the tutoring program; recruit, interview, hire, supervise, and evaluate peer and professional tutors; conduct group tutorials when feasible and/or desirable; develop services online, if necessary; oversee online tutoring program (NetTutor); develop learning outcomes and assessment measures for tutoring program and tutor training; conduct student satisfaction surveys regarding tutoring services and support the academic success of students requesting tutoring; develop a reporting process to monitor and assess individual tutoring sessions; provide career/cultural workshops to Student Support Services participants; coordinate and deliver tutor training; develop budget recommendations and track tutorial budgets and tutor payroll; provide weekly, end-of-semester, and end-of-year statistical information to the Director of Student Support Services; provide consultative services to faculty; maintain all related records; provide all record-keeping necessary to document tutorial sessions and individual students’ progress; develop and coordinate activities to promote and publicize services; set up tutoring for summer school, if necessary; assist with Student Support Services activities and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Master’s degree in academic discipline, or closely related field; three years of experience in advising, counseling, or teaching at high school, college, or university level; interest in and knowledge of the educational, personal and social problems of disabled or educationally, culturally, or financially disadvantaged students; experience in coordinating, developing, planning, and monitoring all aspects of a tutorial program; recruit, train, and evaluate tutors; review, evaluate, and assist in the selection of materials used in tutoring and supplemental learning; familiarity with technology in an educational environment; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds; ability to adjust tutoring to an online format, if necessary. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to the value of all members of the SAU community, to excellence in interpersonal behaviors, and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information of three (3) references to HR@saumag.edu or to the Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University, MSC 9288 Magnolia, AR 71753. Applications will be reviewed as received and accepted until the position is filled. AA/EOE. Non-listed references may be contacted.
