Director, Speaking Center

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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.
FAU Benefits and Perks
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  • 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.
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    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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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:

Undergraduate Studies

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Application Deadline:

2025-05-01

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.

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 [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.

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