BEST Assistant Director, BEST Program

Lipscomb University is seeking an Assistant Director for our BEST program. BEST is an extension of the Office of Accessibility and Learning Supports in which students with disabilities receive additional supports such as peer tutoring and social skills supports to better succeed in college. Students in the BEST program will be traditional undergraduate students with a disability who are accepted to Lipscomb as degree-seeking students.

Primary Function:

• Support the Director in the organization and management the daily operation of the BEST program
• Oversee the peer mentor program and provide training and support to peers
• Communicate effectively with parents and other stakeholders

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide academic, social, organizational, and/or residential supports for the BEST students
• Lead groups and/or individual sessions to support students’ goals
• Supervise and assign duties to the peer mentors
• Promote the efficient participation of students in day-to-day university and community activities
• Work with university faculty and staff to promote an inclusive and supportive environment for the BEST students
• Other duties as assigned

Education: Bachelor or Master degree in Education or related field preferred.

Experience: At least three years of classroom experience in the K-12 setting and/or equivalent experience in postsecondary transition services is preferred. Experience with individuals with disabilities is required.

Job-Related Knowledge and Skills:

• A strong commitment to the mission of Lipscomb University
• Excellent speaking, communication, teaching, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills in handling and directing multiple and complex assignments and projects
• Demonstrated knowledge of special education/transition research, curriculum development, and the use of data to drive decision-making
• Excellent interpersonal skills (including team leadership and facilitation of cooperative endeavors)
• Skill in working effectively in a collaborative environment
• High degree of initiative and self-regulation
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Knowledge of adult learning theory
• Effectively present information to various internal stakeholders – Lipscomb administration and faculty members, pre-service teachers, in-service teachers, college and K-12 students
• Effectively present information to various external stakeholders in local, state, and national venues
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Desire and ability to learn

Availability: August 1, 2026

10 month position