Tutoring and Coaching Coordinator

University of Kansas • Lawrence, KS

28d • $50,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Tutoring and Coaching Coordinator supports the University Academic Support Centers (UASC) leadership in the ongoing development of the Wingspan: Center for Learning and Writing Support and the culture of learning at the University of Kansas by collaborating with the Program Coordinator, Tutoring, in the coordination of Wingspan's peer tutoring program, including the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, supervision, and evaluation of tutors. Additionally, the coordinator will support the Peer Academic Coaching Program, ensuring the Wingspan provides a range of adaptive, student-focused programming. The Tutoring and Coaching Coordinator works as part of a collaborative leadership team to manage the daily operations of the Wingspan and reports to the Associate Director of the Wingspan: Center for Learning and Writing Support. This is a position within the Wingspan, a unit in the University Academic Support Centers, which offers programs and services to students, faculty, and staff across all writing levels and disciplines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year of experience coordinating academic support programs in higher education.
• Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by the cover letter and resume.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating, and assessing academic/learning assistance programs and/or coaching programs in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated experience in coaching as evidenced by certifications, coursework, or professional career.
• Previous experience that required the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently in a continuously changing environment as evidenced by application materials.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously as evidenced by application materials.
• Two (2) years of student supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail as evidenced by application materials.
• Excellent verbal communication skills as demonstrated by the interview.
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively as evidenced by application materials.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Program Coordinator, Tutoring, in the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, supervision, and evaluation of peer tutors.
• Coordinates undergraduate peer academic coaching services, including the recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and educating of a cohort of 12-15 coaches during fall, spring, and summer sessions, following CRLA principles and standards. Collaborates with the Program Manager, Peer Educator Development, in the coordination, facilitation, and evaluation of training and professional development programs for peer academic coaching team.
• Promotes a culture of learning at KU. Initiates and coordinates activities to build and strengthen relationships with faculty and academic staff across the Lawrence and Edwards campuses. Collaborates with other offices on campus that provide instructional support, such as the Center for Teaching Excellence and Center for Faculty Development and Mentoring. Collaborates with academic support across campus to advocate for student learning support and provides workshops and resources to support a culture of lifelong learning.
• Collaborates with the Associate Director of Wingspan: Center for Writing and Learning Support in collecting and assessing programmatic data for peer academic coaching program. Uses quantitative and qualitative data to assess program outcomes with a view toward continual improvement.
• Assesses student needs. Collaborates with the Program Coordinator, Student Success, to develop and implement services, events, workshops, and materials to meet identified needs.
• Maintains an active scholarly practice in Learning Assistance Programs, College Student Development, and/or one or more of the disciplines where tutoring is provided. Maintains involvement in relevant professional organizations and participates in scholarly and professional development activities consistent with current trends, developments, and high impact practices in learning assistance programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees