Coordinator In Training for the Learning Reso chez Gardner-Webb University

Gardner-Webb University is seeking a Coordinator in Training for the Learning Resource Center. The Coordinator is a key member of the Division of Student Success responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the LRC. The position recruits, hires, trains, and supervises tutors, writing center consultants, and Graduate Assistants, ensuring quality academic support for students.  The Coordinator works collaboratively with faculty and staff to develop and implement initiatives that foster academic resiliency and success, while maintaining secure make-up testing environments and managing tutoring schedules and systems.

Work Schedule:

Part-time 20 hrs. week for August-December 2025. Full time hours beginning January 2026.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a collaborative team player in the Division of Student Success
• Identifies, recruits, hires, trains, and supervises all LRC tutors, writing consultants, and proctors
• Creates and manages tutoring schedules to ensure staffing is appropriate to meet student needs
• Develops a system for scheduling tutoring and writing appointments
• Provides assessment and statistical reports on tutoring/writing consultant usage and outcomes
• Organizes make-up testing protocols for traditional undergraduate faculty
• Serves as a certified proctor for certain testing needs (e.g., math placement tests)
• Maintains security of tests and materials, ensuring secure storage and procedures
• Partners with staff and faculty across campus to design and implement programmatic initiatives aimed at increasing the academic resiliency of students
• Works with Division of Student Success staff to explore opportunities for external grant funding to support new initiatives
• Assists with other duties as directed by the Director of Success Initiatives and FYE

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Graduate Assistants; Interns/ Student Employees  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Current traditional undergraduate Gardner-Webb student planning to graduate within six months of beginning employment and relevant experience as a student leader. Tutoring and/or student mentoring experience is preferred.

OTHER PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS: Proficiency with information technology (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, campus-wide database), as well as an understanding of first-year experience and tutoring approaches that foster a student-ready culture. Willingness to contribute to Gardner-Webb University’s Christian mission, as well as the Division of Student Success’ guiding values of access, empowerment, inclusivity, partnership, and growth. Understanding of learning environments and the challenges that college student often faces (i.e., attrition risk factors). Strong relational skills, including professional and customer-friendly skills; the ability to function in a team environment; a strong work ethic and a positive attitude. Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

 Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should complete the application and include a letter of interest, résumé, and names and contact information for at least three professional references with their submission.  

Gardner-Webb University (gardner-webb.edu) is a coeducational, residential, private, historically Baptist, Christian institution, located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville-Spartanburg. The University offers 80+ undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 3,000 students. GWU is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral/Professional University. In 2023, Gardner-Webb was home to students from 93 counties in North Carolina, 44 US states, and 43 foreign countries. GWU is a NCAA Division I institution with 22 athletic teams and 460 student-athletes.