Program Manager of Peer Tutoring

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The Program Manager of Peer Tutoring is a member of the STEM hub of the Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning whose work focuses on supporting students.

The Peer Tutoring Program employs ~130 undergraduate peer tutors who have a passion for teaching and learning, and have demonstrated proficiency in the course they are tutoring. The Tutoring Program's diverse group of peer tutors thrives on sharing knowledge, tips, and learning strategies to help peers gain a better understanding of course material and succeed academically.

Responsibilities:

The Program Manager will work in collaboration with the Associate Director of the Peer Tutoring Program to provide leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for the Peer Tutoring Program. The 12-month Program supports >2000 unique students during the fall and spring semesters, and summer session. The Program Manager will also work in collaboration with the STEM Hub and other Sheridan staff to promote student learning and success across the curriculum.  

Key functions of the position will support the development and continuous improvement of the program, provide the necessary operational support to ensure peer tutoring services effectively respond to the needs of students, courses, and faculty, and assess program metrics. The Program manager will also work in collaboration with the STEM Hub and other Sheridan staff to promote student learning and success across the undergraduate curriculum.

In this role, candidates can expect to: 

• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of the Peer Tutoring Program.
• Manage the recruitment, selection, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of up to 130 undergraduate tutors.
• Design and implement professional development learning opportunities for tutors.
• Create opportunities for tutors to develop transferable skills and assume increasing levels of leadership and responsibility within the program. 
• Collaborate with the Associate Director to establish strategic goals and priorities for the program. 

Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree

Experience

• 2-3 years experience supporting academic programs in a university setting.
• Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, balance priorities, and meet deadlines. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as part of a team, and in collaboration with other teams.
• Strong organizational / time-management skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Job Competencies

• Committed to the practices that create diverse, equitable, and inclusive teaching, learning, and workplace environments. 
• Strong administrative skills and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with administrators, faculty, students, and staff.
• Strong understanding of the classroom experiences of underrepresented, first-generation, and low-income students in institutions of higher education, especially institutions that are highly selective.
• Strong oral and written communication skills that maintain a favorable impression of the Center’s service orientation and effectiveness.
• Experience overseeing students in an educational setting is preferred.
• Conversant with effective and inclusive peer-tutoring practices.
• Experience with tutoring and student support in higher education. 
• Facility with work in a collaborative environment, as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Highly effective listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Reflective, equity-minded, committed to ongoing professional development, and open to feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.

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Additional Information:  

Applicants are asked to respond to three questions, in lieu of a cover letter, and include them with their CV in a single PDF or Word file: 

• Why are you interested in working as a Program Manager of Peer Tutoring at the Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning?
• What professional experiences would you draw on to fulfill the primary responsibilities for this role, as described in the job posting?
• Please describe 2-3 examples where you have demonstrated one (or more) of the skills listed in the qualifications for this role, as described in the job posting.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. The successful candidate is expected to work on Brown's Providence campus for three days per week with the flexibility to work remotely on other days. 

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. 

Nights and weekends during peak times during the semester and as needed.

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Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.  

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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