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Position Summary
Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Director, Speaking Center- Boca Raton, FL.
Summary Of Responsibilities
If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:
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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 Affairs
Location:
Boca Raton
Work Days And Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Application Deadline
2025-05-01
Special Instructions To Applicant
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter
Official 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.
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.
If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:
- Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
- State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
- State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- Sick Leave Pool Program
- Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
- Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
- Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
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The goal is to provide local employers and new employees in the area a comprehensive guide with places to live.
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 Affairs
Location:
Boca Raton
Work Days And Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Application Deadline
2025-05-01
Special Instructions To Applicant
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter
Official 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.
Salary : $80,000
