Assistant Director of Academic Engagement, Tutoring Services

Marian University•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Marian University seeks an Assistant Director of Academic Engagement, Tutoring Services, to promote its Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by ensuring quality learning support for students at Marian University Indianapolis. The position maintains the Academic Commons’ College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) Level 1 and Level 2 tutor-training certification, working with academic departments to align tutoring with disciplinary needs and developing approaches that respond to learners’ evolving needs. The Assistant Director leads and supervises a team of part-time peer and professional tutors, oversees tutor training and program operations, and collaborates with faculty and colleagues across Academic Engagement, the Academic Commons, academic affairs, and Student Success & Engagement. The role supports program assessment, evaluation, scheduling, payroll verification, resources, and programming. There is an option to teach one course per fall and spring semester. The successful candidate is expected to represent Marian University positively and professionally, demonstrate strong relational, supervisory, and administrative skills, and support the University’s mission and policies. The position is subject to the University’s at-will employment policy and is based at Marian University Indianapolis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, teaching, or a related field.
Experience with teaching and/or learning facilitation.
Proven strong supervisory and administrative ability.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of and commitment to Marian University’s mission.
Ability to represent the University positively and professionally to student populations.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with reasonable accommodations where applicable; occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds is required.

Nice To Haves

Earned advanced degree—or comparable experience—in instructional design, curriculum and instruction, learning and development, or a related field.
Experience as a tutor in an education organization.
Experience collaborating with faculty and leaders to identify learners’ needs.

Responsibilities

Model Marian University’s Franciscan Sponsorship Values and support its Catholic Franciscan mission and identity.
Direct and manage tutoring staff by setting clear program expectations and managing tutor performance.
Train peer tutors and implement and track tutor certification training and professional development.
Collaborate with faculty to recruit and hire qualified students to serve as peer tutors.
Ensure consistent service quality across tutoring formats and learner populations.
Provide day-to-day leadership to peer tutors in support of student academic success.
Assist the Director of Academic Engagement with data assessment and program evaluation.
Verify payroll for peer and professional tutors.
Maintain the online scheduling system, monitor usage statistics, and oversee tutor schedules.
Collaborate with Academic Engagement and Academic Commons colleagues on projects and events that promote a strong team culture and quality learning assistance programs.
Collaborate regularly with academic affairs and Student Success & Engagement colleagues to determine needs.
Develop and maintain program-specific academic resources and lead regular programming initiatives.
Optionally teach one course per fall and spring semester.
Follow University policies and procedures, communicate regularly with the supervisor about departmental issues, meet productivity standards, participate in developing departmental goals and measurements, and adhere to the department budget.
Manage absences responsibly and perform other job-related duties as assigned.