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Assistant Director, Academic Support ServicesBoston CollegeNewton, Massachusetts, United States
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Assistant Director, Academic Support Services

Boston College
  • US
    Newton, Massachusetts, United States
  • US
    Newton, Massachusetts, United States

About

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Job Description

As
the new two-year residential college division of Boston College,
Messina College offers a fully residential associate's degree program
for 200 first-generation students each year. The program's goal is to
prepare students to enroll in a bachelor's degree program or begin their
professional careers. Messina College students live and study in a
small-school setting on the Brookline Campus of Boston College and have
full access to BC's facilities and events.
The Assistant Director, Academic Support Services is responsible
for assessing student academic needs and developing effective support
strategies. He/she will coordinate academic support services for Messina
College students with approved learning and attention accommodations
with the Connors Family Learning Center, in addition to providing
learning support and content tutoring to support the Brookline Campus
community. Accommodation services include disability advocacy and
advising, classroom and test accommodations, priority registration,
electronic books, and referral for testing and additional services.
He/she
also serves as a resource for all students in the development of
learning skills and study techniques. In this capacity, the Assistant
Director works with Messina College students on an as-needed basis to
develop advanced study skills, organization skills, and time management
techniques. The Assistant Director assists faculty in promoting and
reinforcing academic success skills; and serves as a resource to faculty
to develop academic plans and support learning strategies. This person
hires and supervises student tutors and Lynch practicum students to meet
the academic support needs of the Brookline Campus.
The Assistant Director also works
closely with other University departments that provide academic
tutoring services, including the Connors Family Learning Center and the
Writing Center in the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences English
Department.

Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $65,550 to $81,950; salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements
Qualifications:
Master's degree in Special Education, Psychology, School Psychology or closely related field;
3-5 years of relevant higher education experience in academic skill development and disability; excellent writing, speaking, diagnostic, clinical, instructional, and interpersonal skills. 
2-3 years of supervisory experience.
Ability to interpret psycho-educational evaluations.  Working knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 508 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other appropriate laws pertaining to higher education and disability. 
Knowledge of common issues/ challenges and best practices in supporting a population of undergraduate students to succeed in higher education (including students with disabilities, students of color, and students with high financial need.
Demonstrated flexibility, diplomacy and a willingness to serve all students. A passion for supporting students to achieve academic success.
Dedicated to the mission of a Jesuit, Catholic, liberal arts institution.
Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

  • Tuition remission for Employees
  • Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
  • Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Low-Cost Life Insurance
  • Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
  • Paid Holidays Annually
  • Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
  • Additional benefits can be found on 

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed

  • Newton, Massachusetts, United States

Languages

  • English
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