Learning Support Specialist; Writing) Part-Time

Who We Are:

For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach.

Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we serve.

What You Will Do:

The Learning Support Specialist (Writing) plays a critical role in supporting students by encouraging active engagement in their education and empowering them to become independent, lifelong learners. This is a part-time, grant-funded position that provides individualized and small-group academic support to graduate students and undergraduate students enrolled in accelerated or advanced standing programs, with an emphasis on advanced academic writing, APA 7th edition, scholarly communication, evidence-based writing, literature reviews, critical reading, and graduate-level academic success strategies.

The specialist will primarily support students in the School-Based Mental Health (SBMH) program while also providing academic support to the broader graduate and undergraduate student population as needed. The position partners with faculty to identify students who may benefit from additional academic support, collaborates with program faculty to promote student success, and connects students with appropriate university resources. This position does not provide library or reference services but collaborates with library faculty when specialized research assistance is needed.

This is a grant funded position through June 30, 2028.

• Provide individualized and small-group academic support to graduate students and undergraduate students enrolled in accelerated or advanced standing programs, with an emphasis on advanced academic writing, APA 7th edition, evidence-based writing, literature reviews, critical reading, and graduate-level academic success strategies. Monitor student progress, promote independent learning, and maintain appropriate documentation of support services.
• Collaborate with faculty to identify and support students who may benefit from academic assistance, provide embedded support for writing-intensive courses, and connect students with appropriate academic resources to promote persistence and success.
• Develop and facilitate workshops and create instructional resources that strengthen graduate-level writing, scholarly communication, research writing, APA style, and other academic success skills.
• Contribute to Learning Support initiatives, assess the effectiveness of student support services, collaborate with program leadership to enhance student success efforts, and participate in departmental projects and outreach activities.

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Communication, or other related degree (Education, Linguistics) required
• Master's Degree preferred
• 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
• General knowledge APA style writing and formatting
• Experience in graduate/doctoral writing support preferred

NLU Inclusion Statement:

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community.

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