College Student Success Instructor & Learning Specialist

ATS Institute of Technology, Nursing School•Chicago, IL

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About The Position

ATS Institute of Technology is seeking a Student Success Instructor & Learning Specialist to teach their Student Success Seminar and provide academic coaching to students throughout the institution. This position combines classroom instruction, individual and group support, and student-success programming. The ideal candidate understands how study habits, executive functioning, confidence, and accountability affect student achievement, particularly in a rigorous nursing education environment.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education, psychology, counseling, student affairs, higher education, or a related field required.
At least two years of experience in college instruction, academic coaching, tutoring, advising, student success, or a related role.
Flexibility to support both day and evening students.
Knowledge of study strategies, executive functioning, time management, test preparation, and adult learning.
Strong communication, presentation, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple student appointments, follow-up activities, and documentation.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and teach Student Success Seminar, a developmental course focused on study strategies, time management, organization, test preparation, critical thinking, professional communication, resilience, and self-directed learning.
Help students strengthen executive-function skills, including planning, prioritization, task initiation, sustained attention, self-monitoring, and follow-through.
Work with the Student Success Department to support individual students and groups identified as needing additional assistance.
Provide success-focused seminars to students throughout the academic year.
Teach a course in accordance with the approved syllabus and course objectives.
Deliver course content in an engaging, student-centered manner consistent with the approved syllabus and learning objectives.
Help students create practical academic success plans and stronger systems for managing coursework and deadlines.
Provide individual and small-group coaching to students referred for additional support.
Strengthen students’ executive-function skills, including planning, prioritization, focus, task completion, and accountability.
Develop and present workshops on college success, study strategies, executive functioning, test anxiety, motivation, and related topics.
Collaborate with faculty, Student Success, and academic leadership on early intervention and student-support plans.
Maintain accurate records of student meetings, referrals, progress, attendance, and course performance.
Connect students with tutoring, advising, resources, or other services when appropriate.
Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and institutional activities as assigned.