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    Director of Graduate and Professional Writing and Academic Support Center - New York, United States - Touro University New York

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    Overview:

    The Director of the Graduate Writing and Academic Support Center is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of the Center's operations, with a primary focus on providing comprehensive, meaningful writing and academic support services to graduate and professional students. The Director will play a crucial role in fostering a culture of academic excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement through data-driven programming and decision making. The Director will ensure a meaningful online program of writing and academic support as well as accessible in-person services to a diverse student population in a wide variety of disciplines. The director will collaborate with deans, faculty, and other academic support professionals throughout the graduate and professional divisions.

    Responsibilities:
    1. Leadership and Strategy
      • Develop and implement a strategic vision for the Graduate and Professional Writing and Academic Support Center aligned with the institution's goals.
      • Provide visionary leadership to a team of writing specialists, academic coaches, and support staff.
    2. Program Development
      • Design and implement online and in-person programs and workshops to enhance graduate and professional students' writing skills, academic success (e.g., test takings skills, time management), and research capabilities.
      • Stay abreast of current trends in graduate and professional education and tailor support services accordingly.
    3. Individualized Support
      • Collaborate with staff to provide individualized writing consultations, academic coaching, and workshops to meet the diverse needs of graduate and professional students.
      • Implement best practices in supporting thesis/dissertation writing, research projects and routine class writing assignments.
      • Implement best practices for coaching students on exam taking skills and time management skills, among other skills needed for academic success.
      • The Director will also be an active provider of student writing and academic support services.
    4. Collaboration and Outreach:
      • Foster partnerships with deans of academic schools/departments, faculty, and other campus resources to enhance the integration of writing and academic support across disciplines.
      • Engage with graduate and professional student organizations to understand their needs and facilitate relevant programming.
    5. Assessment and Data Analysis
      • Develop and implement assessment strategies to measure the effectiveness of writing and academic support services.
      • Use data-driven insights to continuously improve programs and services.
    6. Supervision and Professional Development
      • Recruit, train, and supervise a team of writing specialists, academic coaches, tutors, and administrative staff.
      • Support professional development opportunities for staff to enhance their skills and expertise.
    7. Resource Management
      • Develop and manage the center's budget, allocate resources efficiently, and seek external funding opportunities.
      • Oversee the procurement of necessary materials and technology to support center operations.
      • Maintain and routinely update the Centers website and available online training programs and tutorials.
    Qualifications:

    Education/ Experience

    • Terminal degree in a relevant field (e.g., English, (Special) Education, Writing Studies).
    • Significant experience in providing writing and academic support services, preferably at the graduate and professional level.

    Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

    • Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including experience in team supervision.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
    • Strong organizational and strategic planning abilities.
    • Familiarity with assessment practices and data analysis in the context of academic support services.
    • Must be proficient in Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint
    • Familiarity with Canvas LMS is a plus

    Travel

    • Ability to travel between various University campus locations

    Physical Demands

    • Ability to sit for long periods of time
    Maximum Salary:
    USD $85,000.00/Yr.

    Minimum Salary:
    USD $80,000.00/Yr.


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