About Bellarmine University:
Bellarmine
University is a dynamic, growing university with a strong
liberal arts focus in the Catholic higher education tradition and a
bold vision for the future. Bellarmine has undergraduate and
graduate enrollment of approximately 3,200 students and continues
to add new academic programs while maintaining small class sizes
and personal attention to students. Bellarmine is listed in the
Princeton Review's Best 387 Colleges and is recognized as a top
U.S. university in rankings published by U.S. News & World
Report and Forbes. In a survey by The Princeton Review, students
praised Bellarmine as a place that is "welcoming to every single
person and makes an effort to include everyone." Bellarmine
students, faculty and staff engage in more than 25,000 cumulative
hours of service each year, in Louisville and around the nation and
world.
SmartAsset ranked Louisville among the top 25 U.S. cities for best
work-life balance, while workplace insights platform kununu.com
named Louisville one of the top five U.S. cities for happy
employees. Glassdoor recently recognized Louisville as one of the
top 15 cities for jobs, based on hiring opportunity, cost of living
and job satisfaction. ZipRecruiter calls Louisville a top 10 city
for job seekers, thanks in part to its central location and low
unemployment. Louisville is within a day's drive of two-thirds of
the U.S. population.
Deeply embedded in the heart of Louisville, Bellarmine is an
engaged partner expanding learning opportunities, enhancing career
networks and economic growth, and advancing equity and quality of
life for its neighboring communities. By connecting the campus, the
community, and the curriculum through engaged scholarship and
action, we enhance social and civic engagement, including faculty,
staff, and student-led, asset-based initiatives.
Job Description:
The Director of Tutoring and Summer Academic Programs will support
the Associate Dean of Academic Services in managing the daily
responsibilities of the Tutoring Center, summer academic
programming such as Bridge to BU, and support overall student
success.
Tutoring Center Responsibilities:
- Recruit, train and supervise peer tutors.
- Develop and implement tutor pedagogical practices and
continuous professional development in accordance with CRLA.
Maintain CRLA certification.
Collaborate with campus departments and faculty to support
student engagement, retention, and success efforts.
Develop outreach, orientations, social media, and marketing
materials to promote the Tutoring Center.
Implement workshops centering on academic skill development
(i.e. goal setting, time management, study skills).
Provide individual academic coaching support for students.
Coordinate tutor schedules and course offerings.
Maintain tutoring scheduling system and visit data.
Monitor tutoring center budget.
Design, implement, and maintain a cyclical assessment plan to
evaluate and demonstrate the efficacy of Tutoring Center
services.
Complete weekly, monthly and annual reports.
Summer Academic Programs Responsibilities:
- Serve as lead administrator for Bridge to BU, Bellarmine's
five-week summer bridge program for conditionally admitted
students.
- Develop training and orientations for faculty, student staff,
bridge participants, and families.
- Hire and supervise peer tutors and peer mentors.
- Plan and implement the academic components of the program.
- Collaborate with the Provost's Office and academic deans for
Bridge to BU course selection.
- Plan and implement social programming designed to build
community among bridge participants.
- Collaborate with Enrollment Management and Student Affairs on
recruitment, admission, housing, and orientation for summer bridge
program participants.
- Track the academic performance of bridge participants who
successfully enroll at Bellarmine.
- Provide continued academic support throughout the
first-year.
- Make data informed decisions to improve program outcomes.
- Complete reports regarding the progress of the bridge
participants on a regular basis.
General Responsibilities:
- Perform special projects and related responsibilities as
assigned by the Associate Dean of Academic Services.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in education, higher education or related
field.
- Two years of experience working in higher education.
- Knowledge of student development strategies and high-impact
practices.
- Ability to work effectively with students, including those with
different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and
learning abilities, and socioeconomic levels.
- Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal, and
public speaking skills.
- Experience working directly with tutoring centers
(preferred).
- Student supervisory experience (preferred).
- Experience working with a summer bridge program
(preferred).
Application Instructions:
Please submit a
cover letter, cv/resume, and contact
information for three professional references.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not provided for this
position.