Supplemental Instruction Coordinator

Posting Number: req16492

Department: Think Tank

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The mission of the Think Tank is to empower UA students by providing a positive environment where they can master the skills needed to become successful lifelong learners. Think Tank is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is diverse, inclusive, and free of discrimination. The Supplemental Instruction (SI) Coordinator is part of a team that provides the day-to-day administrative and program oversight for a comprehensive Supplemental Instruction program being provided through THINK TANK. Under the direction of the Supplemental Instruction Services Coordinator, the SI Coordinator leads, coordinates, and supervises the activities of the SI component of THINK TANK. The position is administrative and supervisory in nature. The person selected for this position will be expected to be optimistic, innovative, flexible, forward-thinking, and adaptable.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the SI Services Coordinator to provide leadership in developing and implementing an exemplary and comprehensive Supplemental Instruction program.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate Supplemental Instruction Leader staff.
• Maintain the SI Leader workforce within established budget guidelines.
• Implement and maintain a regular and high-quality training program for Supplemental Instruction Leaders.
• Plan for the development of the SI Leaders.
• Oversee daily operations and coordinate program activities, to include: securing necessary material (textbooks, note cards…), and providing direction for instructional content being delivered through undergraduate staff.
• Maintain collaborative working relationships with participating faculty.
• Approve payroll and resolve discrepancies.
• Follow established guidelines to communicate workplace information to SI Leaders.
• Maintain database with SI Leader information and visit data.
• Perform data collection, documentation and analysis to ensure accurate and timely development of SI reports. Submit usage reports weekly.
• Promote program awareness and use within classes.
• Serve as a technical and methods expert for SI Leaders’ special needs.
• Provide problem-solving assistance; interpret departmental policy and procedures pertaining to SI.
• Responsible for regularly communicating the progress, outcomes, and direction of work to the SI Services Coordinator.
• Make recommendations concerning improvement of programs and services to SI Services Coordinator.
• Interact with THINK TANK staff to facilitate departmental work.
• Support department through participation in a variety of department activities and committees.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to establish a supportive, not dependent, relationship with students.
• Commitment to creating an environment sensitive to student diversity.
• Commitment to making the learning success of students the central concern of relationships with them.
• Knowledge of leadership, management, and supervision principles and practices.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer services skills.
• Knowledge of Supplemental Instruction principles and practices.
• Demonstrated effective communication with a diverse campus and community, including strong consultative, collaborative and mediation skills; excellent presentation, public speaking and writing skills; proactive and responsive interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to, and knowledge of best practices for, inclusive student excellence.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, and high degree of openness to new approaches and new ideas.
• Interest in implementing and facilitating an academic success program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, or other appropriate field and one year of directly related administrative/coordinative experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, or other appropriate field
• Experience supporting students in STEM subjects.
• Experience working in an SI program.
• Experience with FERPA and ethical principles in working with student employees and students.
• Experience with University of Arizona student-worker hiring procedures and policies.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Student Services

Benefits Eligible: Yes – Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $20.33

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade

5

Career Stream and Level

PC1

Job Family

Student Support

Job Function

Student Services

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Sarah Boatright

520-626-1904

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.