Dean College Hiring for Assistant Director of Learning Services (Academic Coaching Program) at Franklin, MA Full Time

Category:: Administration/Staff
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Department:: The Morton Family Learning Center
Locations:: Franklin, MA
Posted:: Sep 7, 2023
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-Time Fiscal Year
Position ID:: 167210

About Dean College:

Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity to discover and exceed their greatest aspirations. A personal and transformative community since 1865, Dean tirelessly inspires our students to unimagined heights through personalized support and integrated delivery of academic, co-curricular and experiential learning. Our graduates are lifelong learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility and demonstrate leadership.

Recognized as a Top Regional College by U.S. News & World Report for eleven consecutive years and named a College of Distinction for five consecutive years, Dean serves approximately 1,200 full-time students and 400 part-time students and offers more than 50 combined bachelor’s and associate degree programs and specializations, as well as a robust schedule of continuing studies, EMT and certificate programs throughout the year.

Dean College is perfectly situated in Franklin, Massachusetts, which is conveniently located between Boston and Providence, Rhode Island and is accessible to Boston by commuter rail. The Dean College/Franklin station is only a five-minute walk from campus. Approximately 87 percent of the College’s student population lives on campus.

Dean provides a supportive academic environment that thrives on hands-on engagement and exceptional teaching. This community-wide commitment of always going the extra mile for students is known as The Dean Difference. Outside of the classroom, students participate in 16 athletic teams and more than 30 on-campus groups and organizations.

Ninety-six percent of our bachelor’s degree students are employed or enrolled in graduate school within 12 months of graduation. Alumni are hard at work in top-ranked graduate programs and are employed by organizations such as Universal Studios, Dell Technologies, Liberty Mutual, Kraft Sports + Entertainment, the Boston Ballet, and more.

What is The Dean Difference?
The Dean Difference isn’t any one thing. It’s not a program or a professor. It’s not a single class or a club. It’s the way our academics support networks and community overlap, interweave and magnify each other. Our difference unites us. It’s our secret formula. It’s the nucleus around which we orbit. It isn’t one thing, it’s everything

Job Description:

Dean College has an immediate opening for the Assistant Director of Learning Services. The Assistant Director will be responsible for the administration of the Academic Coaching Program within the Morton Family Learning Center. Academic Coaching is a fee based one-on-one academic support program provided by Learning Center professionals. This strategy-based academic support is available to all students who might benefit from individualized academic coaching in the areas of study strategies including note taking, time management, organization, and test preparation. The Assistant Director will be responsible for developing, administrating, and implementing the vision for the program including hiring, training, and supervising a team of 30-35 Academic Coaches. The candidate will also work closely with the Director of the Arch Learning Community (a program for students with diverse learning styles) as well as with the Director of the Morton Family Learning Center. Additional responsibilities include co-supporting students in Strive4Success, a program for first and second-year students that require additional support in targeted academic areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop strategic vision of the Academic Coaching Program.
• Recruit, hire and train Academic Coaches.
• Oversee and organize all administrative aspects of the Academic Coaching Program.
• Oversee scheduling of all students enrolled in the program.
• Provide academic coaching as needed.
• Supervise the Learning Center two evenings a week.
• Collaborate with Success and Career Advisors and Faculty.
• Provide communication with families as needed.
• Supervise Strive4Success Students.
• Assist the Director with the development and implementation of student success programming.
• Participate in College-wide programs such as Admissions Open Houses, Homecoming, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s Degree in Higher Ed Education or related field.
• Experience supervising an academic support program and/or educational professionals in an academic setting.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in education, special education, psychology, or a related field required.
• 2-4 years’ experience in higher education, specifically in the delivery and development of academic assistance supporting retention.
• 2-4 years’ experience directing, supervising, administrating, and managing programs for students with various learning profiles in a collegiate setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Must have strong organizational, interpersonal, and technical skills as well as the ability to problem-solve and work independently and show confidence in prioritizing tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to respect privacy when dealing with highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Information:

Dean College is an equal-opportunity, Title IX institution and pledges to recruit, select and promote diversity by providing equality of opportunity in higher education for all persons, including faculty and staff with respect to hiring, continuation, promotion, and applicants for admission, enrolled students and graduates without discrimination or segregation.

The College is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students, faculty, and community members. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis.

Dean College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in College programs, services, and activities. A pre-employment background screen is required for all employees.

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