Learning Specialist

Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either eight years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Experience in education, advising, student success and retention, or other closely related areas.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Higher Education, Advising, or closely related field.
• Experience in a college/university learning center or academic resource center, higher-education advising, and/or teaching integrative-learning pedagogies to expansive student populations.
• Experience in designing learning plans, implementing active-learning pedagogies, addressing special characteristics, learning needs, and background.
• Experience teaching in higher-education and/or K-12 working with various student populations.
• Experience designing and implementing academic support initiatives.
• Experience designing and facilitating academic skill-focused workshops for college students.
• Experience collecting and researching data for assessment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity.
• Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to the position.
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to FERPA, NCAA, and Title IX regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to university student conduct regulations.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Knowledge of program planning, development, implementation, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of student learning outcomes, and skill in designing and implementing valid tools to assess those outcomes.
• Knowledge of higher education in the areas of academic assistance or similar administrative, teaching, or legal practice experience.
• Knowledge of learning theories and best practices in effective pedagogy, formative and summative assessment and educational learning theory.
• Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation:

In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for feedback and new ideas.
• Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
• Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.

Pay Grade 16

Applications received prior to August 7, 2026, will receive priority review.