Director of Academic Success and Learning

Position: Director of Academic Success and Learning - 138088
#Director of Academic Success and Learning

Filing Deadline:
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Hybrid

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

DESCRIPTION

The mission of the Commons is to advance student success through teaching excellence and comprehensive academic student support; be an incubator for student academic success innovations; increase access to education on campus and beyond; and advance engagement within the organization and through its programs and services. The Commons provides campus-wide support through four avenues: instructor support to advance teaching excellence; undergraduate and graduate student support to advance student success at UC San Diego and beyond;

intellectual and professional development of graduate and undergraduate students, including Commons' student employees; and equity and inclusion for all UC San Diego students, staff, and educators.

At the Teaching + Learning Commons, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to fulfilling our mission. As such, we are committed to recruiting, advancing, and supporting a diverse team who:
Will contribute to our mission by working effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds;
Will actively promote equity and inclusion within the organization and through our programs and services;
Are dedicated to continuous, lifelong learning.

Under the general direction of the Faculty Director of the Teaching + Learning Commons, the Director of Student Academic Success and Learning leads efforts to advance student retention, success, and equitable learning experiences and outcomes at UC San Diego. The Director partners across the university to help build and sustain a thriving student success ecosystem.

The Director leads the full portfolio of undergraduate student academic services‑spanning academic success initiatives, writing support, and other key learning programs‑while managing budgets and guiding program planning, development, and assessment. In collaboration with Teaching + Learning Commons partners, the Director develops and oversees student support programs; develops training and professional development for peer educators, tutors, and academic staff; and conducts ongoing evaluation of program effectiveness.

The role also includes hiring, training, and supervising professional and student academic staff, as well as sustaining strong partnerships with units such as Student Retention and Success programs, Summer Success programs, the Undergraduate Colleges' Writing and Analytical Writing programs, the Office of Academic Integrity, Athletics, and college advising teams.

A central focus of the role is building strong, collaborative relationships with faculty, academic departments, and key campus units to advance access and engagement for students. This includes partnering with instructors of large introductory STEM courses and other high‑WDF classes, as well as coordinating writing‑focused initiatives in the colleges, schools, and disciplines.

The Director serves on university committees related to student academic services initiatives, identifies funding opportunities, and leads the development of new programs in partnership with faculty and administrators.

As an integral member of the Commons Leadership Team, the Director contributes to cultivating a collaborative culture across the Commons and campus. The Director also plays a key role in evaluating the impact of Commons initiatives on student learning and providing continuous improvement of student support services.

The Director manages a program within a learning / study center; participates in the formulation of operational and strategic planning for the department; participates in the budget development process; recommends and implements policy and practices for the unit; and mentors, coaches, and evaluates professional and student staff.

• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

• Submission of a cover letter along with a…