What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator, UC/Academic Enhancement Center (Tutoring Programs) position at University of Rhode Island?
Position Information
Posting Number
SF02059
Job Title
Coordinator, UC/Academic Enhancement Center (Tutoring Programs)
Position Number
109722
FTE
1.00
FLSA
Exempt
Position Type
Professional Staff
Union
PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc
Pay Grade Level
Grade Level: 11
Pay Grade Range
Anticipated Hiring Salary: $63,507 - $65,000
Status
Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent
Department Information
Department
University College for Academic Success
Contact(s)
Please note: Applications must be submitted directly online only at: https://jobs.uri.edu
Contact Phone/Extension
Contact Email
Physical Demands
Campus Location
Kingston
Grant Funded
No
Extension Contingency Notes
Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by September 29, 2025. Applications received after September 29, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI:
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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BASIC FUNCTION:
Design, manage, and direct subject-based tutoring programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate all subject-based tutoring programs at the Academic Enhancement Center (AEC) in collaboration with the other Coordinator(s), UC/Academic Enhancement Center (Tutoring Programs).
Collaboratively supervise all forms of tutoring programs’ planning, delivery, and evaluation.
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise peer tutoring staff.
Conduct observations of tutors and provide feedback.
Plan and execute pre-service training and in-service training/professional development for tutor and receptionist student staff.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and student organizations.
Initiate and/or maintain faculty partnerships across campus.
Conduct regular outreach to faculty instructing courses tutored by AEC student staff for updated syllabus and course resources as well as tutor recruitment.
Communicate consistently with faculty to share trends in tutoring such as visit and usage data.
Coordinate central administration reception function, including hiring, training, and supervising reception staff.
Manage payroll for all tutoring program and reception staff.
Learn and administer tutorial technology system (TutorTrac) for optimal functionality.
Set goals and track progress of tutoring programs; report data to the Director consistently.
Utilize data for program planning, assessment and evaluation.
Collaborate with tutoring coordinator(s) and part-time staff to assist in supervision of AEC satellite spaces.
Explore opportunities for collaboration and/or pilot programs with campus partners.
Regularly contribute to the AEC social media pages, platforms, and website.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work collaboratively with all other AEC program coordinators under the supervision and guidance of the AEC Director to ensure continuous progress and alignment with strategic goals.
Work collaboratively with all other AEC program coordinators under the supervision and guidance of the AEC Director to represent all AEC programs at class visits, campus events, and throughout the community.
Attend to the tutoring center spaces: ensure that space is well-supplied, orderly, and that the technology is functioning properly.
Perform other duties as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, printers; word processing, database and spreadsheet software; Google workspace; video and audio conferencing; graphic design platforms.
Coordinate all subject-based tutoring programs at the Academic Enhancement Center (AEC) in collaboration with the other Coordinator(s), UC/Academic Enhancement Center (Tutoring Programs).
Collaboratively supervise all forms of tutoring programs’ planning, delivery, and evaluation.
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise peer tutoring staff.
Conduct observations of tutors and provide feedback.
Plan and execute pre-service training and in-service training/professional development for tutor and receptionist student staff.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and student organizations.
Initiate and/or maintain faculty partnerships across campus.
Conduct regular outreach to faculty instructing courses tutored by AEC student staff for updated syllabus and course resources as well as tutor recruitment.
Communicate consistently with faculty to share trends in tutoring such as visit and usage data.
Coordinate central administration reception function, including hiring, training, and supervising reception staff.
Manage payroll for all tutoring program and reception staff.
Learn and administer tutorial technology system (TutorTrac) for optimal functionality.
Set goals and track progress of tutoring programs; report data to the Director consistently.
Utilize data for program planning, assessment and evaluation.
Collaborate with tutoring coordinator(s) and part-time staff to assist in supervision of AEC satellite spaces.
Explore opportunities for collaboration and/or pilot programs with campus partners.
Regularly contribute to the AEC social media pages, platforms, and website.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work collaboratively with all other AEC program coordinators under the supervision and guidance of the AEC Director to ensure continuous progress and alignment with strategic goals.
Work collaboratively with all other AEC program coordinators under the supervision and guidance of the AEC Director to represent all AEC programs at class visits, campus events, and throughout the community.
Attend to the tutoring center spaces: ensure that space is well-supplied, orderly, and that the technology is functioning properly.
Perform other duties as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, printers; word processing, database and spreadsheet software; Google workspace; video and audio conferencing; graphic design platforms.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED:
1. Master’s degree with two years of experience with learning skills development OR, Bachelor’s degree with five years of experience with learning skills development.
2. Minimum one year of experience in advising, teaching, tutoring, academic support or as a learning specialist (may include work as a graduate assistant).
3. Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable student populations.
4. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
5. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
6. Demonstrated organizational skills.
7. Demonstrated supervisory experience.
8. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
9. Demonstrated experience and dedication to integrating issues of inclusion, equity and social justice in your work.
10. Demonstrated experience with data collection and analysis.
11. Demonstrated strong attention to detail.
1. Master’s degree with two years of experience with learning skills development OR, Bachelor’s degree with five years of experience with learning skills development.
2. Minimum one year of experience in advising, teaching, tutoring, academic support or as a learning specialist (may include work as a graduate assistant).
3. Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable student populations.
4. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
5. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
6. Demonstrated organizational skills.
7. Demonstrated supervisory experience.
8. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
9. Demonstrated experience and dedication to integrating issues of inclusion, equity and social justice in your work.
10. Demonstrated experience with data collection and analysis.
11. Demonstrated strong attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED:
1. Demonstrated experience in a Learning Center environment with exposure to course connected learning assistance models, peer-led learning support, and knowledge of tutorial best practices.
2. Demonstrated tutoring skills.
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The University of Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.
1. Demonstrated experience in a Learning Center environment with exposure to course connected learning assistance models, peer-led learning support, and knowledge of tutorial best practices.
2. Demonstrated tutoring skills.
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The University of Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.
Environmental Conditions
The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date
09/09/2025
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) Diversity Statement
(#3) Diversity Statement
Note: References will be upon request by the committee.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15640
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Resume
- Diversity Statement - (justice, equity, diversity and inclusion)
Salary : $63,507 - $65,000
