Assistant Director of Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction, UNLV Academic Success [R0152758]

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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 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

• •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 discounts on and off campus
• •Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• •Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• •Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• •Personal and professional development opportunities
• •A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• •Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage .

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 or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply . For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu .

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) 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