Director of the Academic Resource Center

Position Purpose

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is designed to support the academic success of all Whitman College students by offering free tutoring, success coaching and skill-building workshops. The ARC partners with students, faculty, staff, and college departments and centers to develop sustainable, accessible and student-focused academic support systems.

Principal Accountabilities

• Supervisory Duties: This role supervises at least one regular staff position. This role typically supervises at least one student employee.

• Provides Strategic Leadership for the ARC (50%):

  • Develops and offers success-focused programs, personalized coaching, and tutoring assistance to help students achieve their academic goals.
  • Partners with faculty and staff collegewide to develop student learning assignments and create activities that increase student success and retention.
  • Lead the integration of intercultural communication principles across academic coaching, tutoring, and student support services to enhance student engagement, belonging, and success among diverse student populations.
  • Create and oversee strategic partnerships for expanding tutoring and coaching services across all departments and centers.
  • Develops programs and opportunities for students to develop a growth mindset and understand metacognition to support their personal, academic, and professional success.
  • Create and implement annual plans for service offerings.