Learning Support Specialist I

Job Title

Learning Support Specialist I

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

ACE - Academic Support

Proposed Minimum Salary

$17.54 hourly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Learning Support Specialist I, under general supervision, attends and assists assigned classes and courses and provide strategic academic support for students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply demonstrated academic best practices for assisting students with specific subjects and assignments, including writing research papers, giving presentations, developing study habits, managing test anxieties, and organizing class notes.

• Communicate closely with faculty and tutors on student issues and academic matters.

• Identify and conduct targeted intervention for at-risk students.

• Collect, track, and monitor data on student progress for the deans.

• Maintain confidential records.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Teaches non-credit courses and skill improvement workshops.

• Maintains and tracks student progress in non-credit classes. 

• Instruct students who are at-risk, referred for Early Alert, and on probation.

• Organize and instruct in the Bridge programs.

• Conduct workshops to support learning skills and studying strategies.

• Collect data and analyze the effectiveness of instructions.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.

• Experience - One year of related experience in specialized content area.  

Preferred Education and Experience

• Advanced degree in the related field of support.

• Experience in tutoring, teaching, working with college students.

• Experience working with at-risk adults.

• Experience working with freshmen through senior year.

• Experience in clinical practices for related majors.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Word processing and spreadsheet applications

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others. 

• Follow instructions

• Provide excellent customer service

• Demonstrate time management skills. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Present information clearly and concisely.

• Work independently and as part of a diverse team.

• Strong work ethics

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Instructional best practices and assessment of learning outcomes

• TutorTrac

• Prior experience in data collection and analysis

• Familiar with Texas Success Initiative (TSI)

Ability to:

• Work with first-time freshmen.

• Work with at-risk college students.

• Provide strong communication skills with faculty and staff.

Licensing / Professional Certification – None.

Physical Requirements – General office environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally does not supervise employees.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to work on weekends and maintain flexible work schedule during peak enrollment and advising periods.

• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary: $17.54/hour

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials.  The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time.  The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• 3 -5 professional references and their full contact information

• Unofficial transcripts

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.