Job Information
Boston College Assistant Director, Learning & Student Success in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Boston College Introduction
Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.
Job Description
The Assistant Director of Learning and Student Success will be a part of CSON’s Student Services, working with the Associate Dean of Student Services; the Assistant Dean, Graduate Enrollment, Student Services, and Financial Aid; and Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Student Services, Diversity & Inclusion, to whom they will report. This position plays a pivotal role in enhancing the academic success of college-level nursing students through targeted support and strategic initiatives. This position involves developing and implementing comprehensive academic success programs, providing one-on-one support, and fostering an environment that promotes inclusive excellence. In addition to working with members of the Student Services team, the Assistant Director will work closely with faculty who interact with students and who see where students are struggling, providing guidance on how to best support their learning needs.
This position will assist with ongoing, highly effective critical student success interventions including a first-year summer bridge program, that will be designed to help build the academic skills for college-level rigor and assist first generation nursing students with the transition to college. It will also support sophomore success interventions including near-peer mentoring for Pathophysiology. The Assistant Director will also have a role in the Student Formation Seminar.
The role will include the following responsibilities:
Coordinate all academic support services, such as tutoring and group study sessions, to complement coursework and exam preparation.
Evaluate the effectiveness of current academic support services and programs and develop strategies to address areas of challenge.
Provide academic counseling and coaching to address individual student concerns and support students in the development of effective academic skill-building.
Provide intervention for students facing academic, professional, and general wellness challenges that could impact degree completion and overall success.
Develop remediation plans for students who are struggling to meet course requirements.
Plan, facilitate, and evaluate workshops and small group sessions to address academic skill-building- specifically addressing study skills, study materials, note-taking, test-taking strategies, and time management.
Facilitate training sessions and develop training materials for areas such as time management and effective note-taking.
Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $63,800 to $79,750; salary commensurate with relevant experience.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in nursing, mathematics, biology, chemistry, or related science area or Bachelor's degree in education or special education with a concentration in mathematics or science.
Experience in academic support, tutoring, or student services, preferably in a higher education setting.
Experience working with diverse learners from diverse populations.
Experience and/or Willingness to interact and engage with students using a remote environment (email; virtual platforms, etc.)
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
Knowledge of educational technology and resources to enhance student learning.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful academic support programs.
Understanding of Adult Learning Theory, and/or similar pedagogical methods.
Ability and Willingness to work occasional weekends and/or evenings as needed to ensure service coverage.
Ability to work well collaboratively.
Ability to work well with minimum supervision.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in nursing, mathematics, biology, chemistry, or related science area or Master's degree in Education with a concentration in mathematics, science, or Curriculum & Instruction.
Experience working with non-native English language speakers.
College-level tutoring or teaching experience.
Closing Statement
Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
Tuition remission for Employees
Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Low-Cost Life Insurance
Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
Paid Holidays Annually
Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/diversity .
Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination .