Learning Support Specialist-Writing

Who We Are:

National Louis is a 135 year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation access excellence and equity from its inception. As an institution we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and superior student service. We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our hard-working community is based on collaboration and respect for all team members and students.

What You Will Do:

The Learning Support Specialist (Writing) plays a critical role in supporting NLU students by encouraging students to take an active role in their education and empowering them to become independent lifelong learners. The primary responsibility is to tutor students in the fundamental skills of writing grammar reading APA formatting and other academic skills at the Wheeling campus and online. Tutoring occurs through one-on-one appointments and in small workshops utilizing various modes including in-person by phone as well as via email and video conferencing software. The Learning Support specialist will help monitor and communicate the progress of student writing and reading skills reach out to at-risk students and accurately track student tutoring usage. The Learning Support Specialist responsibilities also include scheduled hours in Study Tables to ensure a seamless access to resources for students and promoting Study Tables and Learning Support offerings with faculty and other stakeholders. Finally the Learning Support Specialist (Writing) will support faculty and students in writing intensive courses. While this position is based at Wheeling occasional travel to the Chicago campus will be required as department services are located at both campuses.

• Tutor for general education and English courses as well as general academic skills (APA formatting as well as note-taking reading and time management strategies). Provide writing support for major courses with substantial writing components.
• Collaborate with faculty to support at-risk students. Conduct class visits at the beginning of each term respond to faculty alerts and provide embedded support in online and blended courses.
• Create and present writing workshops/webinars to support students in their English and writing intensive classes to improve their academic skills.
• Monitor and track student progress and usage of tutoring services.

• Bachelors Degree in English Communication or other related degree (Education Lingu8istics) Masters Degree preferred.
• One-three (1-3) years experience teaching or tutoring in diverse modalities (hybrid/blended online).
• One-three (1-3) years prior teaching or tutoring experience in writing and knowledge of writing pedagogy and instructional practice particularly in writing and reading.
• One-three (1-3) years experience with students of diverse backgrounds and abilities; specific knowledge of the needs of multilingual and multidialectal students.
• Must have experience tutoring or teaching writing-related skills and content along with knowledge of APA style writing and formatting.
• Familiarity with all things writing and English related including grammar proper essay formatting and outline structures.

NLU Inclusion Statement:

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community advancing access and equity and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity equity and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities age ethnicity gender (identity and expression) race religion sexual orientation socio-economic status and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives innovative contributions and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

At National Louis University we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits including but not limited to Health Insurance benefits Retirement benefits Paid Time Off and Educational Opportunities. Additional information regarding full-time staff benefits can be found here.

The salary range of the grade for this position is $38443 to $53820 annually. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Offers are based on multiple factors permitted by law including but not limited to: budgetary considerations job-related knowledge/skills experience market considerations tenure and standing with the university (applicable to current employees) and internal equity.

Please Include the following along with your application:

• Resume (Required)
• Cover Letter (Required)
• Current NLU employees please also submit an Internal Posting Form