Assistant Director of Educational Enhancement

As a part of the Ingram Center for Student-Athlete Success, the Assistant Director of Educational Enhancement is responsible for the implementation and oversight of the tutoring program. In addition, this position will serve as a learning specialist for a caseload of student-athletes. 

About the Work Unit

Vanderbilt University’s Athletics Department prepares student-athletes to become leaders and champions in life by placing the highest values on integrity, character, sportsmanship, and victory. Vanderbilt is a charter member of the Southeastern Conference and is the conference's only private school. The university fields 17 varsity teams (6 men's teams and 11 women's teams), 15 of which compete in the Southeastern Conference.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Direct the implementation and oversight of the tutoring program 

2. Supervise and oversee tutorial staff 

3. Manage the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and evaluation of tutors 

4. Coordinate and implement required trainings around tutoring best practices and strategies as well as Retain/Teamworks and NCAA guidelines 

5. Provide tutoring reports and information to Student Services staff 

6. Communicate regularly with tutors 

7. Manage payroll for all tutors and staff within the tutoring program

8. Communicate appropriately with campus tutorial departments and increase collaboration opportunities 

9. Work with all members of the Student Services staff regarding tutoring needs and tutoring schedules 

10. Assist in the overall implementation of the Educational Enhancement program, including serving as a learning specialist for a caseload of student-athletes

11. Coordinate, conduct, and score academic assessments to screen for learning challenges of incoming student-athletes 

12. Design and implement academic success plans for qualifying student-athletes in collaboration with Student Services Coordinators 

13. Determine the need for diagnostic evaluation/testing by reviewing standardized testing records and personal observation of each assigned student-athlete

14. Work with individuals and groups of student-athletes to teach and develop successful academic skills in the areas of reading, writing, organization, time management, testing, learning strategies, and other general study skills

15. Communicate appropriately with the University Counseling Center, Center for Student Well-Being, Student Access Services, and other campus departments offering learning support

16. Collect and report academic data as needed 

17. Monitor evening study halls as assigned

18. Serve as a mentor and role model for student-athletes in terms of upholding integrity, cooperation, and self-reflection while stressing the importance and benefits of education

19. Work in a cooperative, team atmosphere to support student-athletes’ needs

20. Comply with all NCAA and SEC rules and regulations

    1. Work in conjunction with the department’s compliance office to stay current on all rules and regulations to ensure we are operating with the highest level of integrity

21. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Educational Enhancement, Assistant Athletic Director for Student Services, or Director of the Ingram Center for Student-Athlete Success

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree is preferred.

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required. 

• Minimum 2-3 years of full-time experience with an academic unit in athletics is preferred. 

• Experience developing, evaluating, and implementing a tutoring program is preferred. 

• Organized, detail oriented and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision is required. 

• High emotional intelligence and ability to communicate effectively is required. 

• Knowledge of NCAA Division I and SEC rules and regulations is required.