Learning Support Specialist I

Texas A&M University System•Laredo, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Support Specialist I, under general supervision, attends and assists assigned classes and courses and provide strategic academic support for students. This position also teaches non-credit courses and skill improvement workshops, maintains and tracks student progress in non-credit classes, instructs students who are at-risk, referred for Early Alert, and on probation, organizes and instructs in the Bridge programs, and conducts workshops to support learning skills and studying strategies. The role involves collecting data and analyzing the effectiveness of instructions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.
One year of related experience in specialized content area.
Knowledge of: Word processing and spreadsheet applications
Ability to: Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Follow instructions
Provide excellent customer service
Demonstrate time management skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Present information clearly and concisely.
Work independently and as part of a diverse team.
Strong work ethics

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in the related field of support.
Experience in tutoring, teaching, working with college students.
Experience working with at-risk adults.
Experience working with freshmen through senior year.
Experience in clinical practices for related majors.
Knowledge of: Instructional best practices and assessment of learning outcomes
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Prior experience in data collection and analysis
Familiar with Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
Ability to: Work with first-time freshmen.
Work with at-risk college students.
Provide strong communication skills with faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

Apply demonstrated academic best practices for assisting students with specific subjects and assignments, including writing research papers, giving presentations, developing study habits, managing test anxieties, and organizing class notes.
Communicate closely with faculty and tutors on student issues and academic matters.
Identify and conduct targeted intervention for at-risk students.
Collect, track, and monitor data on student progress for the deans.
Maintain confidential records.
Teaches non-credit courses and skill improvement workshops.
Maintains and tracks student progress in non-credit classes.
Instruct students who are at-risk, referred for Early Alert, and on probation.
Organize and instruct in the Bridge programs.
Conduct workshops to support learning skills and studying strategies.
Collect data and analyze the effectiveness of instructions.