Director of the Academic Assistance and Resource Center
Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX
Salary:
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Stephen F. Austin State University is seeking applicants for Director of the Academic Assistance and Resource Center. The Academic Assistance and Resource Center (AARC) is a multi-disciplinary peer tutoring center comprised of four programs: Math, Content Studies, Writing, and Supplemental Instruction. The director is responsible for overseeing the development, delivery, marketing and analysis of the center's services. The director supervises four professional program directors and a support staff member. Over 100 student assistants are employed as peer tutors or Supplemental Instruction Group leaders. The center is certified at the "distinguished" level by NADE and has master level certification by CRLA. Recent awards include the John Champaign Memorial Award for Outstanding Developmental Education Program and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Star Award. The director is responsible for establishing procedures for the center's operations, preparing detailed reports on activities, preparing the annual budget, and marketing the center to students, faculty, and parents. The AARC director reports to the library director and serves on committees as appointed.
Requirements:
Master's degree and experience in college teaching required. Experience in college-level peer tutoring center required. Experience working with diverse student populations such as students with disabilities, non-traditional students, and students on academic probation is required. Knowledge of academic skills development required as well as knowledge of academic success and/or college retention programs. Requires the ability to organize data in order to evaluate and assess programs and to make budgetary and policy decisions.
Start Date: as soon as possible
Posting Dates: Opens: January 11, 2008; Closes: when filled.
Submit the following information:
Submit a letter of application including statement of interest and qualifications; curriculum vitae or resume; copies of transcripts; and contact information for three references to the address below:
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Shirley Dickerson, Library Director
Address: P. O. Box 13055, SFA Station
City: Nacogdoches
State: TX
Zip: 75962