Assistant Director, Science Learning Center
Florida Atlantic University

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The Department of Undergraduate Studies at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to engaging communities underrepresented in higher education. Florida Atlantic University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the diverse internal and external communities that it serves.

Undergraduate Studies at Florida Atlantic University is seeking a dynamic assistant director to oversee day-to-day operations in, and contribute to the overall strategy of, the Science Learning Center (SLC), a highly interactive, student-focused learning center on the Boca Raton campus. As part of the Center for Learning and Student Success, the SLC recruits, trains, and evaluates a large team of undergraduate student workers who provide science-based tutoring services to the University community. This position will report to the director to support the needs of the entire center and its clients. This is a great opportunity for experienced learning center professionals looking to specialize in STEM academic support, current academic advisors, or new higher education professionals with a completed master's and relevant internship/work experience. Applicants must be interested in student development, Appreciative Education, student supervision, staff training, academic support services, academic coaching, and educational technology.

Summary of Responsibilities Include:

• The assistant director will oversee day-to-day operations in, and contribute to the overall strategy of, the Science Learning Center (SLC), a highly interactive, student-focused learning center on the Boca Raton campus. As part of the Center for Learning and Student Success, the SLC recruits, trains, and evaluates a large team of undergraduate student workers who provide science-based tutoring services to the University community. This position will report to the director to support the needs of the entire center and its clients.

• Directly supervise all academic support operations in the SLC, including the front desk sign-in experience.

• Collaborate with other assistant directors on the selection, evaluation, and on-going training of Science Learning Center tutors. A major component of this position includes working on development of training materials, conducting training sessions with tutors/SI leaders, and conducting evaluation and feedback meetings with the team members.

• Develop and foster strong rapport with science faculty to enhance the portfolio of services offered in the center.

• Research, design, and implement high-impact academic support services that incorporate educational technology or other learning tools, such as virtual reality learning experiences, mock practical lab exams and microscope workshops.

• Contribute to the department's efforts to certify all tutorial staff through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA).

• Additional assistance related to the department's entire portfolio of academic support programs as required (such as scheduling space on campus for exam reviews; basic data entry and analysis; creating flyers or copies; collaborating with various departments to provide support; etc.).

Minimum Qualifications:Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience required.

Experience in higher education, college student administration, curriculum and instruction, or science education strongly preferred including learning center experience as managerial or tutorial staff.

Must be comfortable supervising student staff and working in a highly collaborative work environment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to success in this position.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Must also have excellent customer service, organizational and time management skills.

Willingness to become adept in existing and emerging educational and instructional technologies.Salary:$50,000 - $52,500 per yearCollege or Department:Undergraduate StudiesLocation:Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Occasional evenings and weekends at the discretion of the supervisor.Application Deadline: 2022-08-17-07:00Special Instructions to Applicant: Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

Successful completion of a background check, which may include a motor vehicle check, credit check, fingerprinting or additional screening, is required for the selected candidate prior to the start date.

A resume is required for this position. Make sure to attach these required documents in the Attachments section of the application. Any missing required documents will result to disqualification.

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