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As a part of the Ingram Center for Student-Athlete Success, the Assistant Director of Educational Enhancement is responsible for the implementation and oversight of the tutoring program. In addition, this position will serve as a learning specialist for a caseload of student-athletes.

About the Work Unit

Vanderbilt University’s Athletics Department prepares student-athletes to become leaders and champions in life by placing the highest values on integrity, character, sportsmanship, and victory. Vanderbilt is a charter member of the Southeastern Conference and is the conference's only private school. The university fields 17 varsity teams (6 men's teams and 11 women's teams), 15 of which compete in the Southeastern Conference.

*Please include a cover letter, resume, and references with application.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct the implementation and oversight of the tutoring program

• Supervise and oversee tutorial staff

• Manage the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and evaluation of tutors

• Coordinate and implement required trainings around tutoring best practices and strategies as well as Retain/Teamworks and NCAA guidelines

• Provide tutoring reports and information to Student Services staff

• Communicate regularly with tutors

• Manage payroll for all tutors and staff within the tutoring program

• Communicate appropriately with campus tutorial departments and increase collaboration opportunities

• Work with all members of the Student Services staff regarding tutoring needs and tutoring schedules

• Assist in the overall implementation of the Educational Enhancement program, including serving as a learning specialist for a caseload of student-athletes

• Coordinate, conduct, and score academic assessments to screen for learning challenges of incoming student-athletes

• Design and implement academic success plans for qualifying student-athletes in collaboration with Student Services Coordinators

• Determine the need for diagnostic evaluation/testing by reviewing standardized testing records and personal observation of each assigned student-athlete

• Work with individuals and groups of student-athletes to teach and develop successful academic skills in the areas of reading, writing, organization, time management, testing, learning strategies, and other general study skills

• Communicate appropriately with the University Counseling Center, Center for Student Well-Being, Student Access Services, and other campus departments offering learning support

• Collect and report academic data as needed

• Monitor evening study halls as assigned

• Serve as a mentor and role model for student-athletes in terms of upholding integrity, cooperation, and self-reflection while stressing the importance and benefits of education

• Work in a cooperative, team atmosphere to support student-athletes’ needs

• Comply with all NCAA and SEC rules and regulations

• Work in conjunction with the department’s compliance office to stay current on all rules and regulations to ensure we are operating with the highest level of integrity

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Educational Enhancement, Assistant Athletic Director for Student Services, or Director of the Ingram Center for Student-Athlete Success

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree is preferred.

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required.

• Minimum 2-3 years of full-time experience with an academic unit in athletics is preferred.

• Experience developing, evaluating, and implementing a tutoring program is preferred.

• Organized, detail oriented and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision is required.

• High emotional intelligence and ability to communicate effectively is required.

• Knowledge of NCAA Division I and SEC rules and regulations is required.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education. Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.