Learning Specialist

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The University of Mississippi

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Department Summary

The Center for Student Success & First-Year Experience (CSSFYE) is a multifaceted student services operation that is dedicated to supporting University of Mississippi students. The Academic Support Programs unit within the CSSFYE provides holistic support to students served. Learning Specialists work with students on academic standing policies resources etc. Examples of work include: 1:1 academic consultations teaching an Academic Support Programs course supporting all retention initiatives etc.

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information. For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -Student & Academic Services

Sub-Family -Academic Advising

Career Track / Level - P1

Grade -5

Role Summary

Advises students on academic matters such as course selection and degree requirements while maintaining appropriate confidentiality to ensure students reach academic personal and professional success.

Working with students who are academically at-risk (on Academic Warning Academic Probation Academic Suspension and returning from Academic Dismissal). Previous experience in this area is a plus.

• Time management and organization are two important skills for this position.
• Mentoring students.
• Developing potential strategies for study skills and/or tutoring.
• Teaching Academic Support Program Courses

Examples of Work Performed

• Managing University Tutoring Program (recruiting and hiring tutors onboarding to Academic Support pairing with students requesting tutoring and evaluation of the program each semester)
• Assisting with Graduate Assistants
• Attending Weekly Departmental and Unit Staff Meetings
• Conducting Academic Consultations on Study Skills Time Management and Organization with students
• Working through parent/family referrals for consults and/or coaching opportunities

Essential Functions

These essential functions include but are not limited to the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Receives processes and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures.
as a main point of contact for students providing basic organizational information about educational options academic requirements and institutional resources and addressing their needs.
students in identifying and assessing their interests skills and values to match appropriate fields of study and career options and refers students to appropriate institutional resources.
4. Maintains confidentiality and accurate student records according to program policies.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:Bachelors Degree

Experience:No Experience Required

An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications is a Masters

For full consideration please include a Resume/Cover Letter with your application.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice education program or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race color gender sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion citizenship national origin age disability veteran status or genetic information.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: These physical requirements are not exhaustive and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis.

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion: The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision: Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination: While performing the duties of this job the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger handle or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check and when appropriate a financial (credit) report or driving history check.