<p>Colgate University is a distinctive, leading liberal arts institution known for its commitment to academic excellence, intellectual rigor, and a vibrant residential campus community. Located in the picturesque village of Hamilton, New York, Colgate offers a dynamic and inclusive environment where students and faculty engage deeply with the liberal arts and sciences. With a student body of approximately 3,000 undergraduates and a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, Colgate fosters close collaboration, innovative teaching, and transformative learning experiences. Rooted in its historic mission and guided by its Third-Century Plan, Colgate combines a rich tradition with forward-thinking initiatives to prepare students for global leadership and meaningful lives. Recognizing its location on the traditional lands of the Onyota'a:ká (Oneida Indian Nation), Colgate values diversity, community engagement, and shared responsibility in shaping a better future.</p> <p>The Center for Learning, Teaching, and Research (CLTR) at Colgate University invites applications for the newly created position of Assistant Director for Student Success. The CLTR offers support to both students and faculty and is committed to fostering an inclusive teaching and learning community through collaboration, understanding and partnership. The Assistant Director for Student Success will join the CLTR in an effort to expand capacity and further the Center's mission of supporting and promoting student success. The position will report to the Co-Director of the Center for Teaching, Learning and Research, student programs.</p> <p>The position will play a collaborative role in overseeing the peer tutor program and take a leadership role in training and supporting tutors. Additionally, the role will contribute to the office's efforts to help students enhance their study strategies, time management, and organizational skills, fostering academic success across the student body. The successful candidate will support students in developing strong reading comprehension skills. This position will also support new CLTR initiatives consistent with the campus-wide updates to the Third-Century Plan and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.</p> <p>Accountabilities</p> <p>Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Accountable for taking a lead role in the development of inclusive and meaningful training opportunities and programming for peer tutors employed by the CLTR and across the university. Work to ensure that the tutoring program aligns with the institution's goals and student success objectives. </li><li>Responsible for designing, implementing, and assessing programs that support college-level study strategies, time management, and effective learning practices (1:1 support, student-centered workshops, & evaluating and adapting learning resources). </li><li>Provide individualized academic support to students, helping improve their reading comprehension, critical thinking, and information retention skills. Must have a good understanding of the complex relationship between reading and writing. </li><li>Plan and deliver workshops and group sessions focused on academic reading strategies and study skills. Create engaging and interactive content to enhance students' reading abilities and study habits. </li><li>Serve as a resource and advocate for effective learning practices, encouraging students to adopt proactive approaches that support their long-term academic and personal success. </li><li>Accountable for maintaining accurate intraoffice records of student progress in academic reading support and tutoring programs, as well as abiding by FERPA and maintaining confidentiality as appropriate and consistent with Colgate policy. </li><li>Use data and evidence-based practices to inform program adjustments and enhancements. </li><li>Stay current with research and best practices in learning support, including academic reading strategies, tutoring methodologies, and student success interventions. Serve as a resource for students and colleagues seeking guidance on learning support strategies and techniques. Contribute to the development of resources and materials to support student success. </li><li>Accountable for building strong collaborative relationships with colleagues in CLTR and other partnering offices across campus (Writing Center, Office of Student Disability Services, Administrative/Academic Deans). </li></ul> <p>Technical Competencies</p> <p>Name Office Management Description</p> <p>Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with support staff on matters of budgets, scheduling, projects and calendars.</p> <p>Name Specialized Professional Development Description</p> <p>Demonstrated background and capacity to engage in professional development opportunities to stay current on relevant practices that will enhance the effectiveness of the work with students as it relates to strategies of student success, reading comprehension and tutor training.</p> <p>Name Management and Tutoring Software Description</p> <p>Demonstrated ability to assist the Co-Director and CLTR office coordinator with management of tutoring software and records associated with the tutoring system.</p> <p>Behavioral Competencies</p> <p>Name Personal Accountability for Results Description</p> <p>Takes responsibility for decisions, performance, and outcomes; behaves in a responsible manner with a positive attitude; shows self-awareness and openness to feedback.</p> <p>Name Effective Communication Description</p> <p>Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills; shares information and seeks input from others; adapts communication to diverse audiences; protects private and confidential information.</p> <p>Name Problem Solving and Decision Making Description</p> <p>Analyzes and prioritizes situations to identify and solve problems; generates solutions to improve efficiency and quality; involves others in solving problems and making decisions; factors organizational goals into decisions; makes clear, transparent, and timely decisions.</p> <p>Name Change Management Description</p> <p>Responds positively to changing university initiatives and readily adapts behavior to maintain effective performance; understands the long-term direction of the university and can relate this to departmental area; adapts to new methodologies; identifies and acts on areas where change is appropriate.</p> <p>Name Leadership and Teamwork Description</p> <p>Applies skills and knowledge to provide a climate to achieve departmental and organizational success; balances individual and department goals; helps others perform at their best; builds productive relationships to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness; treats others with respect; resolves conflicts among team members.</p> <p>Name Creativity and Innovation Description</p> <p>Generates, explores, encourages, and implements innovative ways of creating strategic value for the university, division, department, and individual level; critically assesses the effectiveness of new initiatives.</p> <p>Name Diversity and Inclusion Description</p> <p>Demonstrates respect for people and their differences; understands the benefits of a diverse workforce; earns the trust and respect of others; includes and welcomes others; works to understand the perspective of others; promotes opportunities to experience diversity within our community.</p> <p>Name Sustainability Description</p> <p>Understands the impact of decision-making and personal behavior in achieving the university's commitment to a sustainable and carbon neutral campus; supports and advances the university's sustainability initiatives; influences others to use sustainable practices.</p>