Program Manager Literacy - Texas Tech University

Major/Essential Functions

Coordinate with the Program Director to plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics as required by the Texas College Career and Readiness standards for Reading and Writing. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions and prepare and administer course materials as required by university and departmental guidelines. Maintain student records as required by university and departmental guidelines, including by not limited to attendance records, grades, and student conduct records. Keep abreast of developments and technological advances in the field of Developmental Reading and Writing by reading current literature, collaborating with colleagues, and participating in professional development. Collaborate with the Program Director to hire, train, and manage full-time and part-time Developmental Literacy instructors. Collaborates with the College Readiness Program Directors to implement the recruitment, training, development and assignment of TSI peer mentors. Works closely with the Student Success Specialist for TSI to support students in TSI coursework. Participates in TSI promotion at Red Raider Orientation and Undergraduate Admissions events, in coordination with other College Readiness programs and staff. Evaluate end of semester grades work with the Program director to determine TSI schedule needs for upcoming semesters. 

Grant Funded?

No

Minimum Hire Rate

4,000.00

Pay Basis

Monthly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degrees in area of English or a closely related field with a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience. 

Department

College Readiness

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Job Group

Business Professionals

Shift

Day

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four years of experience developing or managing programs or projects. Additional job related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.