Assistant Director for Academic Enrichment - VUnited Scholars Program

Academic Coordination & Program Development

• Curriculum & Program Design
• Manage semester scheduling, student registration, and enrollment processes
• Admissions & Evaluation
• Student Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Campus Liaison

• Act as the primary point of contact between students and key campus resources
• Collaborate with career and student support teams

Career Programming

• Develop technical instruction for apprenticeships
• Advise VIBE programming
• Support pre-college and alumni initiatives

Instruction & Event Facilitation

• Teach one course or workshop each semester
• Help plan student events

Operations, Records & Compliance

• Partner with the CPS Operations team
• Maintain accurate student and alumni records
• Ensure the timely awarding of certificates and digital badges

Academic Planning & Progress Tracking

• Design personalized academic plans
• Monitor student progress
• Review IEPs to ensure proper accommodations

Student Advocacy & Retention

• Serve as the primary liaison to resolve coursework inquiries
• Facilitate retention
• Deliver a supportive, personalized student experience

Academic Program Coordination

• Develop and lead academic workshops
• Coordinate study halls
• Supervise peer tutors and study hall mentors

Professional Development & Faculty Training

• Partner with the Teaching & Learning leadership team
• Design and deliver workshops on Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Deliver specialized instructional strategies for diverse learning needs

Instructional Support & Accommodations

• Consult with instructors on implementing student accommodations
• Coordinate with accessibility services (ADS/LSS) to secure necessary in-classroom assistance

Liaison & Assessment Coordination

• Serve as a feedback bridge between students, faculty, and program leadership
• Collaborate on student outcome assessments and reporting

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required
• Minimum of two years of special education experience in an academic and/or college/university setting
• Strong organizational, time management and relationship management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Sincere commitment to developing the academic, professional, and personal well-being of students
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships
• Skills in setting priorities based on the importance of job responsibilities
• Communicate professionally and efficiently within a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in all standard computer applications, including Microsoft office products

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree preferred in education, special education, curriculum development or similar field
• Experience with adult learners preferred