Learning Specialist

Department: UESS Tutoring and Academic Engagement Center
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular Ongoing
Salary: $per year
Compensation Band: OSOA04Fiscal Year
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

May 12 2025; Open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position please upload the following documents with your online application:
A resume/CV
A cover letter highlighting how your knowledge skills and experience qualify you for the requirements competencies and qualifications outlined in the job posting.
The names of at least three professional references their email addresses and telephone numbers.

Department Summary

The Division of Undergraduate Education and Student Success (UESS) promotes academic excellence universal access engagement and achievement for the student scholar. UESS programs focus on the educational trajectory of the student by providing opportunities and services essential for progress toward scholastic objectives and intellectual development. UESS departments and programs serve the entire population of UO undergraduate students and partner closely with other campus units to support student success and engagement.

At the Tutoring and Academic Engagement Center (TAEC) students find resources and services to enhance their learning and academic performance through tutoring classes individual learning consultations peer academic coaching and supplemental instruction. These resources are instrumental in helping students fill in critical subject and skill gaps strengthen their academic performance and help them make solid progress toward achieving their educational goals.

Position Summary

Learning Specialists in TAEC play a critical role in enhancing the academic success of university students by providing individual academic coaching and limited advising designed to help students improve their learning enhance their academic success and navigate and overcome barriers. Each Learning Specialist will assist in the coordination and growth of academic support programming designed to further meet student needs narrowing resource gaps and fostering a sense of belonging and flourishing. These programs may include: Class Encore (Supplemental Instruction) study groups Math and/or Writing tutoring and Peer Academic Coaching. To further this work each Learning Specialist will also assist with CRLAaligned peer educator training.

Learning Specialists are responsible for maintaining student contact records and reporting data on program use and effectiveness.

Learning Specialists must be culturally competent and able to work with firstgeneration lowincome underrepresented international and transfer students. These positions requires skill in addressing the needs of all students from high performing to academically vulnerable. The Learning Specialists must also demonstrate respect for all individuals welcome diversity among students and colleagues and actively work toward an inclusive workplace.

Minimum Requirements

Advanced degree OR
Bachelors degree AND three years of experience in academic coaching teaching advising counseling or related fields.

Professional Competencies

Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of student learning and teaching theory and research with awareness of evidencebased strategies including reading writing notetaking studying and preparing testtaking time management and goal setting.
Knowledge of and experience working and interacting effectively with diverse groups of staff faculty and student populations.
Ability to anticipate next steps and execute independently.
Ability to work individually and collaboratively in a team setting.
Ability to establish priorities maintain schedules and manage time effectively.
Knowledge of university policies procedures systems and structures.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience providing academic support and strategies to enhance student learning in higher education.
Experience coordinating events programs or services.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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