Director of Academic Support

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Working Title:

Director of Academic Support

Institution:

Saint Paul College

Classification Title:

MnSCU Academic Supervisor 2

Bargaining Unit / Union:

216: Middle Management Association

City:

St. Paul

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$33.61 - $50.52

Job Description

The Director of Academic Support Services provides leadership to a team that plans and implements exceptional tutoring and disability services. All academic support services coordinated by the Director will work to increase retention and overall student success. Specific areas of supervision include the management of staff; all disability and tutoring services; implementing strategic initiatives; coordinating student tracking and all data management. In addition, the Director will design targeted academic support that increases course completion rates in developmental education and gatekeeper courses. The Director participates in a full range of coordinated retention efforts that develops the potential of learners and helps them overcome personal challenges to achieve academic success. All employees of Saint Paul College are responsible for promoting a culture that supports equity and inclusion in all forms as well as providing excellent customer service continuously to all internal and external contacts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Demonstrated knowledge of tutoring centers, including supplemental instruction.

•  Demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to the diverse identities and backgrounds of college students, staff, and faculty.

•  Project management experience.

• Knowledge of academic support and student support services.

•  Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualification 

• Master’s Degree in Education or related field.

• Experience supporting an inclusive environment for multilingual students.

• Demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to the diverse identities and backgrounds of college students, staff, and faculty.

•  3 years higher education experience, specifically an urban community college.

• Teaching and/or supervisory experience

Required Application Materials

Please ensure you have the following items submitted with your application:

• Cover Letter

• Resume/CV

• Transcripts

Other Requirements

All resumes must clearly address the Required Qualifications as stated above. If your skills match the required skill for this position, the department may contact you. Reference checks will be conducted for all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and education and contact with the finalist current and/or previous employers.
 

Applicant must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsorship or take over sponsorship of employment visa at our institution. The successful candidate under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Hours may vary depending on needs of academic support)

Telework (Yes/No)

Telework opportunities may be available for this position.

About

Saint Paul College was established in 1910, and we are proud to be honoring education for more than a century. SPC-Quick Facts  .
 
Saint Paul College is committed to supporting diversity in all of its forms. Applicants representing diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and encourages application from underrepresented groups. Recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employer offering support for veteran and military students. A member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system. 

Benefits Information

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