Assistant Director, Tutoring Program - University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

About the Job

The Assistant Director for the Tutoring Program will manage the Lastinger Center's efforts as the administrator to design, implement, and evaluate the Tutoring Program. The Assistant Director will manage an external team of vendors and partners as well as supervise an internal team of Lastinger Center associates who will work cross-functionally to ensure the successful operation of the overall program. The Assistant Director will serve as a member of the Lastinger Center’s executive leadership team, reporting to the Director and working closely with the Chief Officers and Assistant Directors. This position is time-limited and soft-funded.

Classification Title:	AST DIR, Operations
Job Description:	The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning’s mission is to improve the quality of teaching, learning, and childcare. We research, develop, and scale equitable educational innovations for adults and children that put all learners on trajectories for lifelong success. Specifically, the Center targets kindergarten readiness, 3rd grade reading proficiency, and algebra proficiency as critical milestones in children's educational trajectory that are predictive of success in school and life. The Center works at the nexus of research, practice, and policy to develop sustainable systems that leverage educational technologies and improve the implementation of research-based practices. Housed in one of the nation's elite public research universities, the Center operates as a dynamic, entrepreneurial workplace focused on executing against UF's service mission to strengthen the human condition and improve the quality of life. The Lastinger Center is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a dynamic and diverse team. Strategic Planning and Operations: This position directs the activities related to the Tutoring project for the Lastinger Center's daily operations. It is responsible for coordinating multiple administrative functions, enrollment management, communications, public relations, and budget. Participates in the strategic planning for the Tutoring project and assists the Director in developing and implementing the overall strategic plan. Establishes performance goals and measures to evaluate the success of the Tutoring Program. Participates in formulating and implementing policies and procedures related to the Tutoring Program. Supervision: Supervises the day-to-day operations of the Tutoring Program, including the supervision of Center associates and external vendors. Provides guidance and direction to staff involved in related services and programs. Implement and maintain high standards of quality control. These responsibilities include recruiting, performing employee reviews, overseeing team interactions, and focusing promotion effort among the Tutoring Program team on maintaining the highest quality. Ensuring the morale of staff remains high and personnel remain motivated to achieve goals and objectives of the Center is of great importance. Responsible for ensuring that all programs, activities, and series comply with university, state, and federal regulations. Executive Leadership: This position leads the Tutoring Program team and serves as a member of the Center’s Executive Leadership team. Other Duties as Assigned Hybrid work location policy: Lastinger Center for Learning supports and promotes a healthy work-life balance. To achieve this, the Lastinger Center offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule that aligns with the university’s Flexibility in the Workplace Policy. Allowing employees to stagger arrival and departure times as necessary and to vary the number of workdays in the office so long as an employee’s FTE commitment is fulfilled within the university workweek. This policy also allows for occasional, incidental remote work based on individual circumstances.
Expected Salary:	Commensurate
Minimum Requirements:	Master's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:	10 years admin of program, ideally someone with experience in both private and public programs Organizational competencies Collaborative: making and inviting contributions Proactive: initiative-taking leadership Curious: inquiry-oriented and innovative Gracious: comfortable in ambiguity Equanimous: fair-minded and even-tempered Accountable: driving toward impact and measurable outcomes Data-driven: embracing a culture of measurement
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:	No

Source : University of Florida