Assistant Director / Outreach & Engagement

Assistant Director / Outreach & Engagement

The Assistant Director of Outreach and Engagement will serve as the lead on essential efforts on behalf of the CAS (an International College Learning Center of Excellence), LSU, and EMSS to support and increase student learning and achievement of metrics associated with increasing student retention through case management, initiatives, and CAS programs and services. Primary responsibilities will include supervision, oversight of learning strategy sessions, case management, presentations, learning outreach initiatives, and content creation and management. The position will support the EMSS mission by serving as a catalyst for positive and sustainable changes to support students in becoming LSU graduates. The position will be committed to maintaining a culture of excellence, the academic mission of the university, and maximizing innovation and data-driven insights that exemplify the power of education. Supervises Senior Learning Specialists and Learning Strategies Coordinators.

35% Content and Program Development Oversight

• Assist with development and coordination of AEA key intervention programs for students along with the Assistant Director of Interventions such as IMPACT, Progress Reports, Sophomores Rise, Promise Scholars, Pre Scholars Academy, etc.
• Oversee the creation, implementation, and coordination of specially designed programs to help increase student learning.
• Assists with CAS learning strategies content which includes :
• Create relevant AEA content for CAS and other campus publications / media
• Provide information for the CAS website pertaining to AEA
• Work with campus partners to design and provide relevant learning strategies programs for special populations such as PSA, BIOS, SSS, HSS Res College, etc.

35% Administration and Supervision

25% Learning Strategies, Outreach, Presentations, and Case Management

5% Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in education, higher education or related field and three years of experience in education or a related field.

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications :

Master's degree in counseling, education, higher education or related field.

Experience in a college learning center setting.

Experience with creating digital assets that are ADA accessible.

Our ideal candidate possesses the following qualities :

Working knowledge of learning theory.

Special Qualifications :

As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and / or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.