Assistant Director - Learning Services
Description & Details:
NDSU is seeking candidates who are dedicated to supporting the academic success and holistic well-being of students. The Assistant Director for Learning Services provides coordination for ACE Tutoring and Rising Scholars Peer Mentoring services, which includes student employment, collaborating with other departments, and campus outreach. Based on our shared Student Affairs and Institutional Equity values, this position is committed to service, teamwork, and belonging.
Manage daily operations of the ACE Tutoring Center and Rising Scholars peer mentoring program;
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise student tutors and mentors;
Collaborate with academic departments and services to support students;
Contribute to the development and implementation of Bison Life curriculum that advances student discovery, connection, growth, and thriving;
Publicize and do campus outreach to ensure awareness of services;
Create and maintain a tutoring and mentoring appointment schedule;
Assess learning and effectiveness of services;
Demonstrate ability to provide exceptional care for students;
Occasionally serve on ad hoc committees with a focus on strengthening student
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm; 7:30 am-4:00 pm during summer and breaks. Occasional evening work may be required.
Hiring Range
$50,000-$59,000
Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree;
Three years of experience coordinating services/programs in a related setting;
Experience as a supervisor;
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills;
Demonstrated experience with organization and attention to detail;
Demonstrated experience with collaboration;
Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional care for students
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree;
Curriculum development experience;
Assessment and data analysis experience;
Marketing and outreach experience
Applicant Materials Required
Resume
Cover letter addressing how minimum and preferred qualifications are met
Contact information for three professional references
Our commitment to caring for our employees isn't just words-it's proven. In NDSU's most recent Gallup Engagement Survey, our strengths centered on care and development. "My supervisor, or someone at work, cares about me as a person" and "I have the opportunities to learn and grow", were noted as top drivers. This reflects the culture you'll experience here.
NDSU OFFERS OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!
Join a workplace that invests in your well-being, your future, and your success.
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
Health & Wellness
100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for single and family coverage
Choice of PPO/Basic or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
Coverage begins the first of the month after your hire date
Wellness incentives for healthy lifestyle participation
Exceptional Retirement Plan
Employer retirement contributions ranging from 7.5% up to an impressive 12.26%, depending on position
(One of the strongest retirement packages in the region!) - Your future is a priority, and it shows.
Time Away & Support
Generous annual leave, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
Supportive work-life balance
Education Benefits That Grow With You
Tuition waivers for employees (up to three classes per calendar year)
50% tuition waiver for spouse/partner and dependents
Additional Optional Benefits
Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Care
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
Supplemental Retirement Plans
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About Us
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.
NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.
NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths. Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.
Equal Opportunity Statement
NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu.
No Smoking Notice
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
Veteran's Preference Notice:
This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation Information
North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.