Learning Excellence Specialist

The Learning Excellence Program is a fee-based support program that provides students with intentional academic coaching and tracking, professional tutoring, and proactive academic follow-up within the University’s ecosystem of student support. A Learning Excellence Specialist is responsible for an assigned group of student participants and supports the implementation of program initiatives and objectives. Learning Excellence Specialists work collaboratively with all faculty and staff on campus. Learning Excellence Specialists embrace the University’s mission and promise to provide an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. Full-time, 12-month position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required.  Master’s degree preferred in education, counseling or in an appropriate/related field.

Experience and Training

• One or more years of experience working with college students, including students with learning differences, academically at-risk students, and a proven record of academic and professional accomplishment and development.

Knowledge, Skills, Ability

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, computer skills, organizational skills, and strong interpersonal and counseling skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts weekly individual meetings with Learning Excellence Program participants to monitor and evaluate academic progress including assistance with accessibility resources and support, time management, organizational and study skills, transition to college life, social-emotional management, interpersonal skills, learning style strategies and coping skills.
• Supports the functions and efforts of the Learning Excellence Program, including developing partnerships within the University’s ecosystem of student support: Office of Student Success, Office of Accessibility Resources and Services, Office of Student Life, Office of Academic Services, Academic Affairs, Office of Career and Professional Development, and other support personnel.
• Assists student participants in developing, managing, and implementing personal action plans.
• Provides feedback to parents of Learning Excellence Program participants through consistent communication and written weekly report.
• Conduct programs, workshops, and other activities in support of the needs of the participants in the Learning Excellence program.
• Contributes to the Learning Excellence Program team through group initiatives and individually assigned projects.
• Serves as an instructor for ADV1101: Foundations for Academic Success course, if appropriate.
• Makes referrals to other University services/offices as appropriate (Office of Student Success; Accessibility Resources and Services Office; Career and Professional Development; University Registrar’s Office; Student/Residence Life; Counseling Services; Academic Affairs).
• Assists and supports the programs offered within the various student support services offices on campus.
• Other duties as assigned and appropriate to the position and service to the University.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Reports to the Assistant Director of Learning Excellence with additional oversight by the Senior Director of Learning Excellence.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information about this position, please contact Lance Dunlap, Assistant Director of Learning Excellence at [email protected]