Working Title: Assistant Director for ADHD/LD Learning Programs
VPUE Unit: CTL
Location: Stanford Main Campus; Hybrid (3 or more days/week on site)
Job Code: 4111
Job Grade: H
FTE: 100%
Exemption Status: Exempt, Continuing
Heralded as a hub of undergraduate innovation, the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (VPUE) creates and sustains meaningful interactions between students and faculty both within and outside the classroom. As a collaborative team member of VPUE, you have a unique opportunity to advance and support programs that touch and enhance the lives of every undergraduate student at Stanford. As a team member in a unit that is also affiliated with the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education (VPGE), your positive impact on graduate students and their teaching and learning will also be substantial.
The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) works to increase the integration of inclusive, evidence-based, and innovative teaching and learning practices in Stanford courses and curricula. CTL has a leading voice on campus for issues related to teaching and learning and contributes to educational strategy, practice, inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and belonging through a wide variety of partnerships and initiatives. CTL staff and affiliates hold the following values central and strive to enact them throughout our work, whether administrative, programmatic, or service-oriented: drawing on evidence to inform our work, practicing equity and inclusion, centering participants and their diverse experiences, stewarding resources responsibly, and learning continuously.
CTL's student learning programs serve over 2,000 undergraduates and graduate students each year. We are a major campus resource for students, with support including subject-specific appointment and drop-in tutoring, language conversation partners, and academic coaching. The Assistant Director for ADHD/LD Learning Programs reports to the Director of Student Learning Programs and implements and administers the vision, strategy, and goals of CTL's programs and services that support students who are managing ADHD and learning differences. The role also serves as a source of expertise, both within CTL and for the campus as a whole, on this student population's academic needs. To ensure alignment of CTL's pedagogical strategies across its programs, this position partners closely with CTL's ADHD/LD specialist Academic Coach and is also a contributor to the Academic Coaching team. While this position provides some individual coaching for students, this position focuses more on programming, curriculum development, and consultation/liaison work with professionals and instructors.
In this role, you will:
*Identify the academic needs of Stanford students who are managing ADHD and learning differences and draw from research in the learning sciences to develop tailored workshops and other programming to meet those needs. Programming might include group coaching and/or support groups, workshops, asynchronous resources, and new pilot programs.
*Take the lead on developing curriculum for supporting students with ADHD and learning differences; deliver workshops and other trainings for faculty and staff on best practices (for example, as part of CTL's course design institutes for faculty and graduate students or as part of orientation programming for new faculty).
*Take the lead on developing curriculum and delivering training on supporting students with ADHD and learning differences for CTL's tutors and peer academic coaches.
*Serve as CTL's primary liaison to the Office of Accessible Education, New Student Orientation, Advising, and other campus offices to ensure that students are connected to CTL resources and to ensure campus-wide education about the needs of students with ADHD and learning differences.
*Develop and implement campus-wide outreach strategies for ensuring that students with ADHD and learning differences are connected to CTL resources.
*Collaborate closely with CTL staff whose focus is on supporting instructors and implementing educational technologies in order to apply expertise in ADHD and learning differences to their programs and services.
*May occasionally provide individualized coaching for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students to address academic difficulties, compensatory strategies, executive functioning skills, and other manifestations of ADHD and/or learning differences.
*Represent CTL at university-wide events such as New Student Orientation and Admit Weekend; work with the communication team to create outreach materials.
*Maintain current knowledge on research and evidence-based approaches and strategies to support students with ADHD and/or learning differences.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
*Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience
*Coursework or other formal training (such as ongoing professional development) related to supporting students with ADHD and learning differences.
*At least one year of experience teaching or conducting workshops or other trainings
*Excellent oral and written communication skills
*Excellent analytical and organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks, especially complex projects with multiple deadlines
*Demonstrated interest and experience working with a student and colleague populations that are highly diverse in terms of, for example, race, language of origin, ethnicity, nationality, religion, first-generation to college, age, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities, neurodiversity, and academic abilities and interests
*Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, at various points during the year
*Physical Requirements*:Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, perform desk-based computer tasks; occasionally use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds; rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds; ability to use voice to present information/communicate with other; on-campus mobility.
*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.
In addition, preferred requirements include:
*Advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate); Master's Degree or a Doctorate in counseling, education, special education, applied educational psychology or related field is highly desirable
*One or more years of experience with program management
*Knowledge of and experience implementing, or coaching others to implement, universal design for learning approaches in teaching and learning setting(s)
*One or more years of experience providing advanced academic support to university students in one or more areas related to college learning, such as peer tutoring programs, student development, counseling, teaching, reading and study skills, learning differences/disabilities, advising, and academic coaching
*One or more years of experience in coaching or as a learning specialist teaching skills related to ADHD and learning differences
More About the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (VPUE)
As the designated gateway to undergraduate education at Stanford, VPUE strives to connect students intellectually with the full range of our educational opportunities and to promote the active engagement of all faculty, instructors and staff with undergraduate students.
For undergraduates, VPUE is the nexus for programs and initiatives that help students define and achieve their intellectual ambitions and develop a sense of civic purpose at Stanford. These include investigative introductory courses taught by esteemed faculty, targeted classes in writing and rhetoric, undergraduate research support, academic advising and mentoring, overseas and off-campus study programs, evidence-based and inclusive learning and teaching practices, and opportunities to pursue public service campus-wide. For faculty, VPUE serves as a principal conduit for furthering interaction with undergraduates and discovering ways in which working with students can enrich one's research agenda. VPUE collaborates with faculty, staff and students to provide the world-class experiences for which Stanford is known. All VPUE resources are dedicated to involving faculty with the undergraduate experience, connecting students with transformative opportunities and fully realizing a liberal education at Stanford.
VPUE advocates for and supports diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at Stanford through our teaching, policies, programming, and partnerships across the university. VPUE seeks to create a work environment motivated and shaped by the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, in which all staff explicitly and mindfully act to implement these principles. We seek a work environment which values input from all, transparency and openness in decision-making, and respectful and supportive engagement.
Why Stanford is for You
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms.Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world.Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven individuals to impact the future of our legacy.Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
*Freedom to grow.We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or course auditing opportunities. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
*A caring culture.We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
*A healthier you.Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities.We also provide excellent health care benefits.
*Discovery and fun.Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
*Enviable resources.Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!
*Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The expected pay range for this position is $68,000 to $99,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
How to Apply
Completed applications will be reviewed on June 5 and on a rolling basis thereafter, with an anticipated start date in August or September. People from groups historically and/or currently underrepresented in university education are encouraged to apply.
If you're ready to work for an organization that nurtures diversity, respect, professional development and a supportive work-life balance, we invite you to explore this opportunity and apply online. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume along with your online application. Your cover letter should briefly describe your interest in the position and how you feel your background and experience would make you a successful candidate.
Why work at Stanford?Stanford University has changed the world, over and over again.We are one of Silicon Valley's largest employers - and also one of the most unique. Our mission is to educate future leaders and promote interdisciplinary, world-class research and teaching. This passion makes Stanford an intensely creative, rewarding, and challenging place to work. At the same time, our traditions of respect and collaboration sustain a humane, supportive environment in which to pursue your life and your career.At Stanford you'll work with bright, diverse, dedicated people. You'll find encouragement to learn and grow. You'll enjoy excellent benefits and an outstanding environment. How will it change you?
