Title: Director, Center for Academic Performance

Employee Classification: Director, Student Services

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Divison of Student Affairs

Department: HSC-Division of Student Affairs-300300

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience, within a range of $80,000-$85,000 annually

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The mission of the Division of Student Affairs is to create solutions for a healthier community by fostering student success. There are 8 functional units within the Division of Student Affairs: Center for Student Life, Career Readiness Center, Center for Academic Performance, Office of Care and Civility, Testing and Evaluation Services, International Services, Office of Disability Access, and Student Assistance Resource Center.

Position Overview

The Director of Student Services is a mid manager position which provides supervision, coaching, and mentoring to fulltime professional staff members within their area of responsibility. The Position coordinates programs, services, and activities in an effort to promote student learning outcomes established within each academic program on campus. The goal of this position is to create opportunities to promote learning, ethical decision making, scholarship, and leadership within the student body.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and six (6) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; academic counseling expertise in a higher education setting; ability to supervise and provide second level supervision; strong organization skills

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in Higher Education or related field. Three years prior professional experience in learning strategies, learning theory, academic counseling, or learning assistance counseling at an institution or higher education.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

- None

Job Duties:

• Provide leadership and supervision of the Center for Academic Performance (CAP), including budgeting and assessment. 
• Oversee CAP operations, including academic counseling, tutoring services, and writing support.
• Maintain accurate records of individuals and groups utilizing the Center for Academic Performance services. 
• Provide guidance to students, faculty and staff on tailored academic intervention strategies. 
• Develop and maintain resources focused on academic success strategies for students. 
• Develop collaborative partnerships across campus, both inside and outside of the classroom, to ensure strategic integration of academic success programs, initiatives, and services. 

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm, with occasional evenings or weekends as required for divisional events.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

- None

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.