Temporary ASLA Program Manager

Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Position: Temporary Program Manager
Hours: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday between 9:00am - 5:00pm hours/per week
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Campus: Evanston (will be remote if the office is still remote in January)
Approximate start date: January 11, 2021
Approximate end date: June 30, 2021

Temporary Job Description:

Are you looking for an opportunity to engage with undergraduate students around academic success? Northwestern University’s office of Academic Support & Learning Advancement (ASLA) seeks a temporary, full-time Program Manager to lead academic-support programming tailored to the current remote-learning environment. This is a term position running through June 2021, and would be ideal for a reflective and energetic person looking to create programming that promotes positive academic experiences for college students.

About the Unit:

Academic Support & Learning Advancement supports Northwestern undergraduates in meeting their academic goals. The five-member staff and 200+ student peer leaders provide programs and services — including facilitated study groups, tutoring, academic coaching, and more — to several thousand undergraduates each year. To provide integrated and aligned services to students, ASLA staff members regularly collaborate with faculty, advisors, and other staff from across the University’s schools and divisions.

About the Position:

This position will be responsible for developing and implementing support programming aimed at helping students succeed academically during the COVID-19 remote/hybrid learning period.  This programming includes a self-directed, unfacilitated study-group program; services to connect students taking the same courses; and individual and group-based learning support to students facing challenges with academic work in the online environment. The Program Manager will oversee all aspects of program operations, including administration and logistics, resource development, facilitation and coaching, marketing and outreach, and assessment.

Qualifications Required:

• A master’s degree in education, or in a disciplinary field with some education experience.
• 3+ years’ experience working in a higher-education or other academic setting, preferably in an academic programming or student services role.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Teaching, coaching, or mentoring experience.
• Experience with program assessment and assessment-based quality improvement.
• Knowledge of learning theory and research.
• Cultural competence, ability to engage effectively with a diverse population of students, and a keen understanding of the relationship between social identity and students’ experiences in educational institutions.

Software Required:

• MS Office suite 2013 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.