Learning Support Specialist-Writing

National Louis University•Wheeling, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 seamless access to resources for students and promoting and facilitating Learning Support event and workshop offerings to students, faculty, and other stakeholders. Finally, the Learning Support Specialist (Writing) will support faculty and students in embedded and 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications, or other related field.
One (1+) plus year experience teaching or tutoring in diverse modalities (hybrid/blended, online).
One (1+) plus year prior teaching or tutoring experience in writing and knowledge of writing pedagogy and instructional practice, particularly in writing and reading.
One (1+) plus year experience with students of diverse backgrounds and abilities; specific knowledge of the needs of multilingual and multidialectal students.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Monitor student academic progress and promote usage of tutoring services.
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 and create asynchronous resources to support students in their English and writing intensive classes to improve their academic skills.
Contribute to strategic plan-affiliated projects and support departmental promotional efforts with guidance of Learning Support leadership.