Learning Support Specialist - Nursing
About The Position
The Learning Support Specialist provides individualized and group learning support to foster academic success and skill development across the College and the broader health system. The role reinforces course content and helps students develop study, problem-solving, and foundational skills. It also supports hands-on learning in skills and simulation labs by helping maintain a well-prepared, organized, and student-centered laboratory environment. The position is intended to help students become confident, independent learners while supporting faculty in delivering high-quality educational experiences. The specialist provides scheduled and drop-in tutoring, adapts support to students’ learning styles and needs, and helps students practice skills in the lab through non-evaluative guidance. The role also supports faculty with laboratory preparation and upkeep, engages in professional development and reflective practice, and contributes to the College’s mission of developing workforce-ready healthcare professionals.
Requirements
- For RNs: Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
- For LPNs: Graduation from a School of Practical Nursing.
- Active New York State Registered Nurse licensure or active New York State Licensed Practical Nurse licensure.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a clinical, laboratory, or academic support setting.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse learners.
- Sound judgment, adaptability, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Knowledge of tutoring best practices, learning support strategies, and basic laboratory procedures.
- Ability to create a positive, student-centered environment and model professionalism and ethical practice.
Responsibilities
- Provide subject-specific assistance through scheduled and drop-in tutoring sessions.
- Clarify and reinforce concepts taught in class and assist students with problem-solving, application, and study strategies.
- Tailor learning support to diverse learning styles, backgrounds, and student needs.
- Use effective questioning and active listening to assess understanding and guide students toward independent mastery.
- Help students strengthen critical thinking, organization, and academic confidence.
- Maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and professional learning environment.
- Refer students to academic, personal, or community resources as appropriate.
- Assist faculty in preparing, organizing, and maintaining lab spaces, equipment, manikins, and instructional materials.
- Support students during open lab hours by guiding practice, reinforcing skills, and helping them use equipment and learning tools through non-evaluative assistance.
- Clarify lab concepts and practice activities in alignment with course objectives.
- Ensure proper storage, upkeep, cleanliness, and functionality of lab equipment and supplies.
- Assist with setup and breakdown for simulation and skills-based learning activities.
- Engage in professional development to enhance tutoring effectiveness, cultural competence, and laboratory support skills.
- Use feedback and reflective practice to continuously improve performance.
- Model professional behavior, effective communication, and collaborative team engagement.
- Support the College’s mission to develop workforce-ready healthcare professionals through excellence in academic and experiential learning.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
