Job Description

Job Purpose:

The Developmental Studies Director is a full-time, 12-month position that provides academic support and developmental services to promote the success of Mississippi Valley State University Students.

Accountability:

The Developmental Studies Director will report directly to the Executive Director for University College and will work closely with the University College Team and collaborate with other key departments on campus.

Essential Job Functions:

Oversee, manage, monitor, and evaluate Academic Support Laboratory Courses
Oversee, manage, monitor, and evaluate the Basic Reading Skills Course
Administer the ACCUPLACER Placement Test to students who will need to take the test
Work closely with Retention and Student Success and Quality Enhancement Plan Departments to prepare required programmatic and statistical reports
Work closely with the Academic Support Team members who work with EMAP (Early Monitoring Alert Program) to track and monitor at-risk students ensuring quality assistance in conjunction with supervising Summer Developmental Math, English, Reading Instructors, night staff monitors, and student workers
Oversee and manage departmental operational budget
Recruit, train, and oversee summer bridge peer tutors
Recruit incoming Mississippi Valley State University New Students for the MVSU Summer Bridge Program
Serve on the University College Leadership Team and is a member of the University Extended Cabinet
Coordinate with different departments to facilitate effective communication and collaboration within the office
Help establish and enforce office policies and procedures to ensure a productive and harmonious work environment
Will take the lead in organizing office events and meetings
May assist with human resources-related tasks such as the onboarding process and maintain personnel records for new employees

. Other duties assigned by the Executive Director of University College

Required Qualifications

Master's degree Required
3 to 5 years of management experience
Teaching experience in classroom teaching/management, working with academic coaching for at-risk students
Strong time management and people skills, high degree of flexibility, and excellent multitasking ability
Demonstrated experience in student services or counseling in a post-secondary academic environment.
Ability to secure institutional information confidentially and without harmful intent to disclose to others not affiliated with University College and thereof.

Posting Number: SF702P

Mississippi Valley State University

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