Manager, Learning Commons

Manager, Learning Commons

The Manager, Learning Commons, is responsible for managing the daily operations of the UCM Learning Commons by ensuring that effective academic tutoring is provided to all undergraduate students. This position is responsible for administering the Writing Center and Online Writing Lab (OWL) services provided to UCM students and for recruiting and training student tutors, including embedded tutors and supplemental instructors. The Manager, Learning Commons, assures a high degree of constituent service is provided in a walk-in model, on an appointment basis, and to online students.

This position produces marketing materials for the entire Learning Commons to actively promote services and connect with students.

Examples of Duties

Manage daily operations of the Learning Commons and Writing Center: 70%

• Administer tutoring services to include recruiting, hiring, supervising, and retaining highly-qualified peer tutors in all high-need subject areas.
• Develop a comprehensive and efficient schedule for in-person, embedded, and online tutoring services.
• Approve student tutor payroll and manage appointment availability and staffing using Learning Commons software tools.
• Ensure tutors adhere to unit policies and procedures to maintain high standards for constituent services, oversee front-desk reception, collect usage data, evaluate student-employee performance, and assess the quality of services and intended program outcomes.
• Identify gaps in tutoring services and work collaboratively for improvement.
• Use various student records systems as needed (Banner, Penji, Achieve).

Ensure a high degree of constituent service through all modes of support provided by the Learning Commons and Writing Center: 30%

• Produce marketing materials for the Learning Commons and actively promote services to all students.
• Work closely with other faculty and staff to be responsive to student tutoring needs across all modes, including embedded tutoring and supplemental instruction.
• Train Learning Commons staff to assist students in non-academic needs through referrals to subject matter experts (e.g., financial aid, advising, student records, counseling, etc.)

Typical Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's required in any program.
• Master's degree in any program related to the education and/or support of student services. preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years working with collegiate learners in an educational setting
• One (1) year of supervisory experience preferred

Special Instructions

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position:
Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position:
Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions:
Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions:
Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE:

A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.