James Madison University · 1 month ago
Communication Center Coordinator - Learning Centers
Harrisonburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelJames Madison University is a selective public institution located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, committed to preparing students for productive lives. The Communication Center Coordinator will lead the Learning Center’s Communication Center, overseeing various academic support programs and managing a team of peer educators.
AssociationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Oversee recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating peer educators, including graduate assistants
Teach two courses per year in an affiliate academic department and provide Communication Center consultations
Maintain, evaluate, and improve existing programs, and conduct strategic planning informed by assessment
Recruit and retain students from a variety of populations to better serve all students’ success
Collaborate with the administrative team to determine budgetary priorities
Oversee payroll processes, scheduling, and other administrative tasks
Engage in outreach efforts and partnerships with other units on campus
Conduct appropriate scholarly and professional development activities
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in communication, rhetoric, education, or a closely related field
Expertise in communication studies
Interest or experience in learning centers
Demonstrated commitment to cultivating a welcoming learning environment
Teaching and/or tutoring experience
Strong understanding of communication center scholarship and praxis
Demonstrated success in collaboration
Preferred
Terminal degree in communication, rhetoric, education, or a closely related field
Strong understanding and practical application of diverse learning experiences
Experience working within a learning center, communication center, or other academic support program
Strong assessment and/or program evaluation experience
Expertise in learning science
Expertise in artificial intelligence, assistive technologies, or other technologies used for accessibility or universal design
Tutor training experience, including the ability to design and deliver a curriculum and assess learning
Expertise in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Benefits
JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area.
Company
James Madison University
James Madison University offers programs on the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels with its primary emphasis on the undergraduate student.
Founded in 1908Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Johnny Ginnity, SES, FACHE
University Lecturer--CEO
Caroline Shelly
Co-founder and President of SMAD Club
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