Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title Volunteer / Tutor Coordinator

Position Number 817242

Appointment Type Time Limited - Full Time

Tenure Track No

FTE 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months

If time limited, duration date 09/30/2019

Position Overview

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Division of Student Affairs fosters student growth and development. The Division of Student Affairs aids, directs and informs students about services and programs that will expand students’ educational experiences and prepare them for diverse lives in local and global communities. The Division of Student Affairs is responsible for many of the outside the classroom/off campus aspects of student life at NCCU, including student engagement and leadership; career services; student disability services; student leadership; residential life; student activities; student conduct; special programs and services; student health & counseling services and spiritual development and dialogue.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Volunteer/Tutor Coordinator of the Men’s Achievement Center is a crucial resource for the development of African American Males and other underrepresented male populations on campus. The Volunteer/Tutor Coordinator shares the responsibilities for the daily operation of the Men’s Achievement Center, including, but not limited to the Centennial Scholars Program/African American Male Initiative, Latino male initiative, academic enhancement initiative, Mac Brothers, and various registered student organizations while providing leadership, mentoring, advising, and programming for students. This individual offers support and guidance to ensure academic and social success while promoting cultural pluralism and dialogue on matters related to college male development. The Academic Success Coordinator &Tutor Coordinator is supervised by the Director of the Men’s Achievement Center and will assist in carrying out its long-term goals.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•Excellent counseling, relationship building, and teamwork skills

•Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and sensitivity regarding inclusion issues

•Knowledge of student development and higher education philosophies and theories, specifically those pertaining to African American and Latino males

•Excellent communication and organizational skills

•Ability to work in fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions

•Demonstrated superior customer service skills for both internal and external audiences

•Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and knowledge of various social networking resources

Minimum Education/Experience

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Organizational Leadership, or other related fields.

⦁ Two (2) to five (5) years of experience working at the professional level with college students in a college setting

⦁ Marketing skills with excellent public speaking/presentation skills

⦁ Research training

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Function Administrative

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Coordinate with student services and other units on campus, counseling, career planning, and other support services which will enhance students’ academic performance. Manages the community engagement component of the program through collaborative work with other departments at the institution. Collaborates with other campus offices including, but not limited to, Residential Life, University College, Athletics, Student Activities, Career Services, Academic and Community Service Learning Program, Student Health and Counseling, First-Year Experience, Spiritual Development and Dialogue, and various academic units. Builds partnerships with the local community to enhance the appreciation of African American males.

Function Administrative

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Maintains the volunteer and tutorial programs which complement and supplement the course work and campus experiences of African Americans males. Develop relationship with Volunteer site directors and program staff. Schedule student tutoring times to ensure that the center operates at times convenient to students, including evening and weekends. Recruits, hires, and supervises the volunteers and tutors. Coordinate academic support activities for African American Male Initiative participants using services available in the Academic Support Center, the University College, academic departments, and the Division of Student Affairs.

Function Administrative

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Develop an individualized instructional program for each student through collaboration with African American Male Initiative Program Coordinators, University College Advisors, and faculty in the academic department. The individualized instructional program includes stated learning outcomes and recommended learning strategies for accomplishing the stated outcomes. Works in establishing programs and services to promote the success of African American males, including mentoring, leadership development, academic skills enhancement, and individual tutoring services.

Function Administrative

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Refer students to other resources available on campus, such as counseling, career planning, student organizations, and the Academic Advising Center. Conduct bi-weekly 1:1 meetings with all males student in the program with course performance issues. Monitor each student’s progress toward accomplishing the learning outcomes. Submits regular reports on the progression of the African-American Male Initiative and its programs. Work with faculty, graduate student assistants, and undergraduate tutors to provide learning activities to assist students in accomplishing their learning objectives. Develop innovative approaches for delivering instructional programs to students needing assistance. Maintains meticulous records of student interactions using GradesFirst software. Assist students with improving their study skills, managing their time more effectively, using effective test-taking skills, and taking responsibility for their academic progress. Provide thorough, accurate, and consistent records of students’ visits, calls, emails, and work in courses and tutorial services and carrying out other duties as assigned by the Program Directors. Works during the hours the office is open; additionally, frequently works multiple evenings and weekends per week, as needed. Facilitates student research development, which includes selecting, training, supervising, and evaluating student projects in collaboration with faculty.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number EPA03175P

Open Date 05/10/2024

Date desired for closing or initial review

Close Date 05/31/2024

Open Until Filled No

Date Position Available 07/01/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. List of References

Optional Documents

1. Resume/CV

2. Cover Letter

3. Writing Sample

4. Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)

Supplemental Questions

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