Senior Coordinator, Reading & Learning (Center for Academic Success)

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Under direct supervision of the Director for the Center for Academic Success (CfAS) the Sr coordinator for reading & learning performs a myriad of duties related to the administration, curriculum, and instruction at all FIU campuses learning centers. Works in a team environment within the constructs of the CfAS as well as with various academic units and academic support departments across the FIU community.

• Works in collaboration with the Director in maintaining the organizational and instructional (programmatic) operations of the CfAS: University Learning Center (all FIU campuses).
• Manages and have oversight of the daily activities related to the functions, operations, and services provided by the CfAS at all FIU campuses, e.g. recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating tutors in the Reading & Learning Program.
• Practices identify strategies for assessing the reading and learning needs of students.
• Designs and implement reading and study skills resources and workshops.
• Assists with the creation, development, and implementation of academic support initiatives that expands the CfAS and collaborates with university departments.
• Designs, develops, and conducts supplemental instruction via Canvas for fully online students
• Oversees and develops CfAS partnership programs and initiatives for liaison activities with FIU Online
• Develops individual learning plans for "at-risk" and special needs students. Provides tutoring services/guidance to dual-enrollment students.
• Assists in the development, training, and administration of CfAS tutor scheduling platform(s), e.g. TracCloud, High Point/PSN 2.0
• Contributes to the administration and budget management of the Reading & Learning Program in the CfAS: University Learning Center (all FIU campuses).
• Collaborates with university-wide administration, faculty, and academic councils/committees (all FIU campuses). Represents the CfAS on university and SUS committees.
• Assists with the planning, coordination, and implementation of the tutor training program.
• Assists with the oversight of the subject-specific tutoring via individual, small group, and study hall instruction (all FIU campuses).
• Assists with the annual CfAS Symposium.
• Contributes to the maintenance of the CfAS membership and collaboration with professional organizations, e.g. Florida College Learning Center Association (FCLCA), College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA), National Association for Developmental Education (NADE), International Literacy Association (ILA), etc.
• Participates in professional development opportunities.
• Conducts data collection and analysis for CfAS reading and online programs as needed, contributing to the development of accurate and insightful reports and presentations.
• Participates in the interviews, recruitment and development efforts for all CfAS administrative/staff positions and provides recommendations to the CfAS Director.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of appropriate experience, or Master's degree and one (1) year of appropriate experience.

• Degree in Literacy Education, Developmental Education with a focus in reading and/or learning strategies, or Reading K-12 education.
• Master's Degree or currently attending graduate school.
• Knowledge of current trends in secondary and post-secondary education.
• Ability to incorporate pedagogically sound literacy practices to initiatives dedicated to academic success.

• Administrative

• $53,000-$58,000

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check

• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Travel to FIU Campus
• Ability to travel locally

Prospective Employee

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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