Director, Center for Academic Performance

Title: Director, Center for Academic Performance

Employee Classification: Director, Student Services

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Divison of Student Affairs

Department: HSC-Division of Student Affairs-300300

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience, within a range of $80,000-$85,000 annually

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The mission of the Division of Student Affairs is to create solutions for a healthier community by fostering student success. There are 8 functional units within the Division of Student Affairs: Center for Student Life, Career Readiness Center, Center for Academic Performance, Office of Care and Civility, Testing and Evaluation Services, International Services, Office of Disability Access, and Student Assistance Resource Center.

Position Overview

The Director of Student Services is a mid manager position which provides supervision, coaching, and mentoring to fulltime professional staff members within their area of responsibility. The Position coordinates programs, services, and activities in an effort to promote student learning outcomes established within each academic program on campus. The goal of this position is to create opportunities to promote learning, ethical decision making, scholarship, and leadership within the student body.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and six (6) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; academic counseling expertise in a higher education setting; ability to supervise and provide second level supervision; strong organization skills

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in Higher Education or related field. Three years prior professional experience in learning strategies, learning theory, academic counseling, or learning assistance counseling at an institution or higher education.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

- None

Job Duties:

• Provide leadership and supervision of the Center for Academic Performance (CAP), including budgeting and assessment. 
• Oversee CAP operations, including academic counseling, tutoring services, and writing support.
• Maintain accurate records of individuals and groups utilizing the Center for Academic Performance services. 
• Provide guidance to students, faculty and staff on tailored academic intervention strategies. 
• Develop and maintain resources focused on academic success strategies for students. 
• Develop collaborative partnerships across campus, both inside and outside of the classroom, to ensure strategic integration of academic success programs, initiatives, and services. 

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