Learning Specialist , Disabled Students Program

Departmental Overview

The Disabled Students Program (DSP) promotes an inclusive environment for students with disabilities. We equip disabled students with appropriate accommodations and services to achieve their individual academic goals. We are dedicated to supporting disabled students and collaborating with the campus community to remove barriers to educational access. DSP also manages a Department of Education TRIO Student Support Services federal grant.

This position involves planning, developing, and implementing programs, processes, and activities for DSP Scholars SSS students with disabilities in accordance with federal and state law, to assure their access to the academic and campus environment. The DSP Scholars SSS Learning Specialist works in an interdisciplinary team to provide coordination of Department of Education grant‑required services to students with disabilities, providing direct services to 250 students and with an academic advising caseload of 125 DSP Scholars SSS students.

• One‑on‑one tutoring, coaching, and academic support to students who require assistance with study skills, time management, test preparation, and other academic challenges.
• Manage a caseload of 125 students and provide academic support to 250 students through virtual and in‑person workshops and in group settings.
• Assist with the daily supervision, hiring, and training of six or more academic coaches and tutors.
• Under the direction of the DSP Scholar Director, recruit participants by participating in on‑campus recruitment events, completing interviews, and creating student success plans.
• Work independently, collaboratively and keep client information confidential, work flexible hours (occasional evenings and weekends) as required.
• Collaborate with Disability Specialist and other student support services to design and implement strategies that support students with diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Provide student learning and outcomes assessment evaluations for all contacts and DSP Scholar programming.
• Organize and lead workshops on study skills, test‑taking strategies, time management, reading comprehension, and writing skills.
• Design and develop new initiatives, leveraging evidence‑based practices and creative problem‑solving to meet the evolving needs of our diverse student populations.
• Work closely with disability specialist, academic advisors, counselors, and other student services staff to identify students who may benefit from academic support and ensure appropriate referrals are made.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and other stakeholders as a thought partner to design and implement innovative strategies that enhance student learning and success.
• Help build positive relations within the team and external parties, including collaborating with key campus stakeholders such as the Residential Academic Centers, Academic Departments, Financial Aid and Scholarships Office, Other Student Support Services.
• Provide a welcoming and safe environment for students and staff to succeed in the Scholars program.
• Support students, staff, and faculty by attending and participating in campus events.
• Maintain accurate record keeping of the student's counseling and coaching sessions and prepare reports about their activities.
• Work with Student Support Service Coordinator to produce monthly newsletter and coordinate use of the Slottman Hall Unit One for program activities and operational hours.
• Promote and assist students in using assistive technology tools to enhance their academic performance.
• Track and monitor students' academic progress, document tutoring sessions, and provide regular reports to Director and administration on student outcomes and support effectiveness.
• Provide administrative support to the DSP Scholar Program and create necessary evaluative reports.
• Work with Student Support Service Coordinator to create fliers/announcements, upload pictures, and keep program information current, relevant, and up to date.
• Work with the Director and the Student Support Service Coordinator to keep the DSP Scholars web pages current, accessible, and uniform.
• Serve as a resource and advocate for…