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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Director
of Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction, UNLV Academic Success [R0152758]
ROLE OF THE POSITION
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is seeking an Assistant Director of
Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction to join the Student Success team. This
leadership position plays a key role in advancing institutional priorities,
including UNLV’s Top Tier initiatives focused on student retention, progression,
and completion. This reports directly to the Assistant Vice Provost for Academic
Learning Services.
The Assistant Director provides strategic and operational leadership for
campus-wide learning support services, including in-person and virtual tutoring,
embedded tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, the Rebel Learning Lounge, and
related academic support programs. This role requires a collaborative and
data-informed leader committed to expanding access to high-quality academic
support and enhancing undergraduate student success.
The position is responsible for managing the daily operations of comprehensive
learning support programs serving a diverse undergraduate population. This
includes supervising a team that consists of a full-time coordinator, three to
six graduate assistants, and approximately 60-150 student employees depending on
funding. Responsibilities include staff recruitment, hiring, training,
scheduling, supervision, and timekeeping. The Assistant Director also works
closely with unit leadership and the business manager to monitor student
employee hours and ensure alignment with the allocated budget. A strong
understanding of learning support strategies, national best practices, and
effective promotion of services is essential.
The Assistant Director leads assessment efforts for all learning support
programs, including the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to
evaluate program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement. This includes
preparing mid-semester updates as well as required semester and annual
assessment reports, along with responding to additional data requests as needed.
This role requires active collaboration with faculty, department chairs, and
campus partners to ensure that learning support services align with the needs of
students enrolled in courses. The Assistant Director partners with programs and
units such as Math Bridge Programs, the Writing Center, Communication Labs, and
the Disability Resource Center to strengthen coordinated academic support across
campus.
In addition, the Assistant Director is expected to identify and implement
opportunities to enhance and expand learning support services to better serve
undergraduate students. This requires innovative thinking, strong leadership and
communication skills, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement
and student success.
This is a full-time, in-person position. Other duties will be assigned. Evening
and weekend hours may be required based on program needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires master’s from an accredited college or university as
recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on
Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). This position requires at least three (3)
years of documented higher education experiences in a relevant area. The
position also requires 1-3 years of managing temporary and/or full-time
employees. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred experience working with a student success program at a
college/university. Documented experience managing student-workers at a
college/university is preferred.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND CAMPUS VALUES
A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and
contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus
Values [https://www.unlv.edu/toptier/values] to guide their decisions and
actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY
Position is contingent upon funding.
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV [https://www.unlv.edu/hr/benefits]
* Competitive total rewards package including:
* Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
* Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
* Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
* No state income tax
* Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
* Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
PERKS & PROGRAMS
* Employee recognition and appreciation programs
* UNLV athletics ticket discounts
* Statewide employee purchase program discounts
* RebelCard [https://www.unlv.edu/rebelcard] discounts on and off campus
* Wellness programming [https://www.unlv.edu/hr/facultystaffwellness] for all
UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
* Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
* Connect with colleagues with shared interests
[https://www.unlv.edu/diversity/affinity-groups]
* Personal and professional development opportunities
[https://www.unlv.edu/hr/learning-development]
* A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
[https://www.unlv.edu/hr/benefits/onboarding/rebels-onboard]
* Support and resources available for veteran applicants —
contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage
[http://unlv.edu/jobs/veterans].
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and
experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least
three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be
contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with
specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because
this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
Materials should be addressed to Lauren Gatto, Search Committee Chair.
Although this position will remain open until filled, initial review of
candidates’ materials will begin on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that
emailed materials will not be accepted.
Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have
served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage [http://unlv.edu/jobs/veterans] or
contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.
For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How
to Apply [https://www.unlv.edu/jobs/how-to-apply]. For further assistance
contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu
[UNLVJobs@unlv.edu].
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES
UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE)
[https://nshe.nevada.edu/our-institutions/] MUST use the “Find Jobs” process
within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions.
Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will
navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by
typing the job requisition number, R0152758, in the search box.
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your
application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal
applicant which may delay your application.
PROFILE OF THE UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of
approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date,
UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni
around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the
Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research
activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community
Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students
and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce,
driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships,
and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the
launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main
campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and
dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S.
News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities
for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings
debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving
our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and
Nevada.
For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu
[http://www.unlv.edu/]
EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of
work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or
older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including
service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related
conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including
hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu
knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).
Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment,
which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where
unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the
unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and
to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged
to apply.
TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex
in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the
basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20
U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34
C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its
education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and
employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be
referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada,
Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062,
Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email:
titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States
Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights,
400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481
FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both.
Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance
process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how
to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the
University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment &
Title IX [https://www.unlv.edu/compliance] webpage.
SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT
UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing
for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire
Safety Report compliance document [https://www.unlv.edu/police/report] is
available online.
JOB CATEGORY
Administrative Faculty
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and
experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least
three professional references who may be contacted.
Posting Close Date
06/30/2027
Note to Applicant
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the
candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents.
If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty
member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted
within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment
process.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of
Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform
job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be
required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job
announcements (if a closing date is provided).
Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on
organizational needs.