Assistant Director of Academic Support

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead academic support initiatives for first-year students through the Foundations and Probation classes
• Teach sections of the Foundation Seminar and support the Foundations Program led by the Director of Academic Support
• Meet individually with students who are academically at risk to provide academic coaching Lead one-on-one academic coaching sessions for IWU Marion students 
• Collaborate with faculty and Student Development Staff on academic support seminars for student success
• Lead communication and marketing strategy for promoting academic support to faculty, students, and other college personnel. (campaigns promoting the center, educational support strategies, and policies and procedures that are student-success oriented)
• Collaborate with other team members on tutor training, professional development, academic skills, and support of the staff employed by The Learning Center 
• Research and maintain best practices for academic success intervention strategies, collect and evaluate data, draw conclusions, and pitch effective strategies for intervention and improvement. In collaboration with the Director – Create responsive and preventative programming to address academic concerns 
• Some evenings are required for presentations and Academic Support Groups in the Learning Center, IWU's Learning Center (mobile office) 

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Master's required

Experience

• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Prior experience required providing student success services, such as advising academically underprepared populations, tutoring and alternative learning support programs, supplemental education, study skills development, academic advising, and/or assessment of student retention

Required Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and listening skills
• Strong Presentation Skills
• Ability to work in a team environment; establish and maintain a solid cooperative working relationship with students, staff, and faculty
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and ability to learn Tutoring Software, and Brightspace
• Dependable; punctual
• Attention to detail
• Able to work unsupervised; able to use initiative and resourcefulness at work and implement improvements
• Able to be creative in designing a process to accomplish tasks
• Ability to prioritize, be responsive, innovative, results-oriented, and student-centered in helping students fulfill their academic program requirements and meet campus goals.
• Must understand the principles of confidentiality

Diversity Statement

IWU commits to create a community that reflects kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment that exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member’s earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.