Director of the Tutoring Center

Reports to: Dean of Student Success

Job status: Exempt

Job Purpose
The Director of the Tutoring Center provides leadership and management of all tutoring services, including Supplemental Instruction, Academic Coaching, and course-specific tutoring, and supervision of all student workers within the Tutoring Center leadership model. This individual will partner with faculty and staff to offer strategic and data-driven services to support academic success and provide logistical support of the day-to-day operations of the Tutoring Center.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management for tutoring services, positively affecting academic success and student retention.
• Oversee all tutoring, academic coaching, and Supplemental Instruction programs.
• Plan and provide training each semester for all student workers involved in the Tutoring Center.
• Supervise all student workers involved in the Tutoring Center, including the administrative desk team.
• Maintain College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certification of student training.
• Manage and develop tutoring appointment software in conjunction with the Writing Center.
• Collaborate with campus partners to improve student retention across campus.
• Strategically arrange and host academic workshops covering key study skills.
• Grow online tutoring services and resources for the Pampell Online Division.
• Track efficiency and success of tutoring services, including the collection and analyzation of applicable student and service data.
• Manage department budget.
• Collaborate regularly with faculty members to develop and evaluate tutoring needs.
• Provide leadership as directed within Summer Launch, a 1-week residential summer bridge program focusing on preparing students academically for college.
• Partner with the Student Success Specialists to connect academically at-risk students to tutoring resources.
• Serve on university committees as directed.
• Emphasize discipleship and spiritual growth as key components of student success.
• Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in tutoring services or a related field.
• Strong project management skills.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Terminal degree preferred.
• Previous budgeting and management experience.
• Commitment to the ministry and mission of Houston Christian University.

Expectations
In addition to the above job responsibilities, some weekends or evenings may be required on a limited basis.

Additional Information
Houston Christian University is an independent, private Christian liberal arts institution with a diverse student body. It has access to all the cultural advantages of one of the largest metropolitan centers in the country. For more information about the University, visit hc.edu.

The University is in the process of implementing its Ten Pillars vision (hc.edu/vision) and anticipates significant growth in student enrollment and university programs. The successful candidate will also be able to articulate a vision for the role of his or her discipline at HCU that is supportive of the Ten Pillars vision statement.

Houston Christian University is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. The Preamble to the By-Laws of the University sets forth a statement of belief which each University employee is expected to support and personify. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of personnel.

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