• Job Description

  Req#: JR-598

  Job Title:

  Assistant Director of Academic and Learning Resources

  Department:

  Division of Student Life

  Job Description:

  At Rhodes College, we aspire to graduate students with a life-long passion for learning, a compassion for others, and the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership and action in their communities and the world. We will achieve our aspiration through a college-wide commitment to our vision.

  Rhodes’ rigorous approach to liberal arts and sciences inspires students to discover and cultivate lifelong passions, and to make a difference in the classroom, on campus, in the city of Memphis, and throughout the world. Simply put, our mission is to prepare students for life and career, wherever those journeys take them.

  The Division of Student Life plays an integral role in the College’s vision and values, and every member of the Division of Student Life supports the delivery of a transformative student experience.

  With a passion for student success, a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, and the ability to work effectively with students and their families, faculty, and staff, this position supports students in their academic journey by providing individual academic counseling, fostering academic success skills, and collaborating with faculty and staff to create a comprehensive support system.
  

  This position requires a flexible schedule with some evening and weekend hours.
  
  Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborates with faculty and staff to develop action plans for students.

  • Connects students to relevant campus resources.

  • Monitors and tracks student progress.

  • Maintains communication with faculty and staff in support of students.

  Job duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • Partners with students to develop personalized action plans to achieve academic goals.

  • Assists students in the development of critical-thinking skills, study skills, time management, note-taking, and test-taking skills to promote positive academic results.

  • Supports academic intervention programs such as pathways to success, academic progress notifications, midterm grade outreach, and provides individualized outreach to students who are identified at-risk.

  • Monitors student progress and maintains communication with faculty and staff to champion student success.

  • Provides guidance to students on academic policies and processes.

  • Connects students to relevant campus resources, ensuring they have the tools they need to thrive.

  • Supports students, families, and staff on matters related to academic concerns

  • Designs and delivers engaging programs on study skills, time management, and learning strategies.

  • Partners with campus partners that oversee unique student group populations, such as Athletics, Bonner Scholars, First-Gen, student organizations, etc., to provide targeted academic support services and event programming.

  • Oversees the Supplemental Instruction (SI) program, including recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of SI leaders.

  • Oversees the Peer Academic Coaching program, including recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of Peer Coaches.

  • Provides crucial guidance to Peer Coaches on student programming, ensuring the success of the program

  • Hires, trains, and supervises Rhodes Student Employees to work with peer education programs and ALR events.

  • Partners with academic departments to provide resources for tutor hiring, training, and tracking.

  • Tracks programmatic data and assesses programs for improvement.

  • Assists with data management for academic concerns.

  • Assists with updating and management of the Academic & Learning Resources website.

  • Serves on campus committees as needed.

  Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Student Development, College Student Personnel, Education, Counseling, Psychology, or related field preferred.

  • Three to five years of professional experience in the development and/or delivery of academic support, counseling, or advising programs in higher education is required.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Must exhibit professionalism and diplomacy in working effectively with diverse constituencies.

  • Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.

  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

  A complete application includes a cover letter and a resume.

  Rhodes offers an excellent benefits package and a great working environment. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce.

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• About the company

  9910 Rhodes College is a private liberal arts college in Memphis, Tennessee.

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