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DIRECTOR, ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER AND FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE
Search #0119JAN Full Time, Professional Position, MUS Contract |
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| DEPARTMENT: | ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER |
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| DATE TO START: | May 15, 2010 |
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| STARTING SALARY: | Dependent upon education and experience. |
Montana State
University Billings is
the third largest University in Montana and is located in Montana’s
largest city. Billings, the largest metropolitan area within 500
miles, serves as a regional retail, financial and medical hub, offering
cultural events, shopping and easy access to the Beartooth Mountain
Range, Yellowstone National Park and many outdoor activities.
Founded in 1927, the University continues to nurture a long
standing tradition of educational access, teaching excellence, civic
engagement and community enhancement in an urban setting.
Together, MSUB’s University campus, College of Technology and
Downtown campus are home to approximately 5,000 students.
Through its six colleges, the University offers a wide variety of
degree programs at the Associate’s, Bachelor’s and Master’s levels.
MSUB employs approximately 500 dedicated employees, who work
together to create an outstanding student-centered University.
DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of the Academic Support Center is to provide services that
support the academic and first-year success of students at Montana State
University Billings, including the College of Technology.
The Director of the Academic Support Center and First Year Experience
(FYE) is responsible for supervising the delivery of all developmental
level and FYE courses at Montana State University Billings, coordinating
the delivery of tutorial services and other programs offered through the
Learning Labs located in the Academic Support Centers on the Senior
Campus, at the College of Technology and online.
The Director supervises all staff in the Academic Support Centers
and assists with retention initiatives.
The Director will oversee all First Year Experience courses and
services while directly supervising the Student Success Coordinator.
The Director of the Academic Support Center and FYE reports
directly to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs with
cross-collaboration responsibilities involving Academic Affairs.
The position requires a willingness to work a variable schedule
as potential assignments may include daytime, evenings or weekends.
REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Master’s Degree
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Experience in curriculum design and evaluation of developmental level courses at the postsecondary level
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Previous teaching at the postsecondary level
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Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following areas: tutoring, mentoring, advising or other student support area
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Demonstrated experience with FYE courses
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Experience in implementing postsecondary retention strategies
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Experience in working with students from diverse backgrounds
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Supervisory experience
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Doctorate Degree
REVIEW DATE:
Applications received by
Tuesday, February 16, 2010,
will be given preference review; however, the position is open until
filled.
APPLY:
Submit
Letter of Application
addressing the above qualifications/skills,
Resume, a
List of
Three Professional References
including names, addresses, and phone numbers, and the
Authorization for Background
Check form to:
Human Resources Office/EEO-AA Office
1500 University Drive
Billings
http://www.msubillings.edu
employment@msubillings.edu
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to
Offer of Employment.
(In accordance with University policy, finalists for this
position will be subject to criminal background investigations.)
In accordance with The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the MSU Billings Crime Statistics of Specified Crimes is available for applicant review online at http://www.msubillings.edu/security, or can be accessed in the Human Resources Office, McMullen Hall, Room 310.