Director, Speaking Center

Company: Florida Atlantic University
Location: Boca Raton
Posted on: April 26, 2025

Job Description:

Director, Speaking Center page is loadedDirector, Speaking CenterApply locations Boca Raton time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: May 2, 2025 (6 days left to apply) job requisition id REQ20097Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence.For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs.Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account.Position Summary:Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Director, Speaking Center- Boca Raton, FL.Summary of Responsibilities:

• Oversight for daily operations of the University-wide Speaking Center including managing the Speaking Center Budget.
• Oversee recruitment, selection, training, and supervision of Speaking consultants, GTAs, and Speaking Center interns.
• Coordinate academic support services with faculty and academic departments, specific to courses and disciplines.
• Coordinate Speaking Center initiatives to support non-course related communication, such as preparation for undergraduate research presentations, student leadership speeches, interview skills, "poetry slams," effective teaching practice, and other related communication opportunities as appropriate.
• Collect, analyze, assess, and report data related to student performance and outcomes in courses and overall institutional performance and outcomes as it relates to participation in Speaking Center programs.
• Ensure support for special populations (including online students, student-athletes, students with disabilities, students with academic difficulty, and other targeted at-risk student populations).
• Maintain all aspects of program marketing, including Speaking Center website and social media site, participation in university admissions, orientation, and other special events, and class and/or group/club presentations.
• Plan, develop, implement, and assess various additional programs and initiatives for undergraduate students to support institutional initiatives to increase retention rates, graduation rates, and other key metrics.
• Represent the department on the university, SUS, or state committees. Explore, identify, and apply for external resources through grants, philanthropy, etc.
• Report outcomes related to campaigns, including Progress Reports and Midterm Grades (fall and spring semesters).
• Assist the associate dean in data analysis and reporting related to CTL activities, data benchmarking, cohort-specific outcomes, and outcomes related to outreach efforts and center use.
• Perform other related job-related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience; or bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and eight years of appropriate experience required.Preferred Qualifications / Skills:3+ years of experience in higher education or in a similar academic support center.Salary:$80,000 per year.College or Department:Center for Learning and Student Success within the Division of Academic AffairsLocation:Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Application Deadline:2025-05-01Special Instructions to Applicant:APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
  • Resume
  • Cover letterOFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accomodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.About UsFlorida Atlantic University is where your future begins.With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, Florida Atlantic University is pushing the boundaries of higher education. At FAU, the faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art and technology in all disciplines. Student success, excellence and community engagement are some of our highest values as a university. These values are prominent throughout FAU's community and are essential to the employee experience. FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service, and reflects this commitment as a key Platform in its 2015 - 2025 Strategic Plan. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes. All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply.To learn more about the vision and mission of FAU, please visit: www.fau.eduFlorida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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