The assistant director is integral to a team focused on advancing academic initiatives for undergraduate students in Newcomb-Tulane College. The assistant director provides strategic direction and oversight for the First-Year Seminar, a required component of Newcomb-Tulane College’s Core Curriculum and the primary intellectual gateway for undergraduate education. In managing the program, the assistant director supports faculty in delivering transformative first-year seminars and fostering curricular innovation across the College. This includes developing infrastructure and assessment strategies that advance the program’s goals and promote high-impact educational practices.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of directly-related work experience; or high school diploma or equivalent and 7 years of directly related work experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY:

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Proficient computer skills and a strong working knowledge of MS Office software

Collaborative team member who is also able to work independently to solve complex problems

Ability to manage multiple initiatives in line with an overall mission towards student success

Understanding of, and commitment to, assisting students in their transition to college

Knowledge of effective strategies for programmatic assessment

Ability to foster a collaborative environment across organizational lines with a variety of constituents

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present information to a variety of audiences

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree in higher education administration, college student development, or related field

Demonstrated experience with academic initiatives supporting undergraduate education

Proven student-centered and customer-service oriented professionalism

Experience developing and implementing assessment and evaluation in achieving continuous programmatic improvements.

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Assistant Director, First-Year Seminar

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