Learning Support Specialist

Position: Learning Support Specialist I
* 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.
* Perform other related duties as assigned.
* 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.
** Education** - Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.
** Experience** - One year of related experience in specialized content area.  
* 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.
* 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
* Instructional best practices and assessment of learning outcomes
* Tutor Trac* Prior experience in data collection and analysis
* Familiar with Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
* Work with first-time freshmen.
* Work with at-risk college students.
* Provide strong communication skills with faculty and staff.
** Physical Requirements** – None
** INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:
** During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application.
** You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials**.  The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time.  The page *"My Experience*" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.

Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.
#J-18808-Ljbffr