Baylor University

What We're Looking For

Baylor University is seeking a Program Manager for Supplemental Instruction to support the mission and vision of the University within the Office of Student Success & Engagement.

A Bachelor’s Degree and two years of relevant work experience is required. A Master’s Degree and three years of relevant work experience is preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of one another.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.

What You Will Do

• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with university policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in developing and implementing an exemplary and comprehensive Supplemental Instruction (SI) program
• Identify weaknesses or problems in the current SI program and solve or make recommendations for improvement
• Serve as overall coordinator of the SI program:
  • Select and train SI Leaders
  • Assist with revision of SI Leader training materials and resources
  • Plan and direct periodic group meetings of all campus SI Leaders
• Provide on-site supervision of the SI program
  • Supervise SI in all classes in which it is offered
  • Serve as primary liaison with departmental administrators and faculty members
• Promote the SI program
• Gather and analyze all data associated with the SI program (e.g., SI attendance, grades, surveys, handouts generated by the SI Leaders)
• Ensure that midterm SI feedback surveys and end-of-term surveys are distributed and the results analyzed in a timely manner (recommended within two weeks)

Secondary Responsibilities

• Supervise 80 – 100 SI each term
  • Observe SI sessions as specified in the SI model
  • Regularly meet with the SI Leaders and SI Leadership team
  • Discuss observations of the SI sessions
  • Require and assist SI Leaders to create SI session plans
  • Encourage SI Leaders to use a wide variety of collaborative learning techniques
• Act as liaison to faculty involved in the SI program. Gather feedback concerning the SI program

Maintenance Responsibilities

• Solicit, interview, and hire SI Leaders for the following term:
  • Gather faculty member recommendations
  • Advertise the positions
  • Interview candidates
  • Ensure ignite onboarding is complete prior to per-semester training
• Solicit, interview, and hire graduate assistant SI Leaders following term:
• Ensure that all SI Leaders and graduate assistants complete the necessary personnel paperwork
• Book and manage all room reservations for all SI Leaders
• Plan for and conduct ongoing training sessions for Leaders throughout the semester
• Make an annual budget for all SI expenses (e.g., salaries, texts, advertising, photocopying)
• Assist with time cards and payroll-related personnel paperwork
• 13. Secure necessary materials (e.g., notebooks, summary margin paper, graph paper, note cards, textbooks, cand, etc.)
• Complete end-of-term reports for campus faculty and administration
• Plan appropriate receptions for SI Leaders, Supervisors, and participating faculty members

Program Development Activities

• Provide leadership in developing and implementing an exemplary and comprehensive Supplemental Instruction program.
• Identify weaknesses or problems in the current SI program and make recommendations for their solution
• Each term, identify high-risk courses and make recommendations for SI courses.
• Gain and maintain faculty cooperation.
• Identify and secure campus resources for the SI program (e.g., SI Leader salaries, textbooks, photocopying expenses, grant opportunities, etc.)
• Assist with the revision and development of SI training materials.
• Continually revise and reevaluate training, supervision, and hiring processes in order to improve the campus program
• Create and facilitate SI Leader training workshops before the beginning of each term
• Continue to analyze the effectiveness of the SI program:
  • Collect raw data (e.g., SI attendance, term grades, surveys, etc.)
  • Analyze data
  • Submit course reports to campus faculty and administrators
  • Submit annual reports to campus faculty administrators
• Conduct periodic program evaluations, potentially in partnership with UMKC and the International Center of Supplemental Instruction.

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

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