Learning Center Specialist

Job Details

Position Title:

Learning Center Specialist

Job Category:
Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:
Learning Center Specialist

• Assess learner performance and may prepare reports recommending instructional improvements.
• May participate in strategic planning and grant proposals for instructional development, new teaching methods, and program direction.
• Develop teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy, and may train other staff in use of said instructional techniques.
• May supervise the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support.
• Provides supplemental instruction for students enrolled in classroom, online, and/or laboratory courses in a variety of formats such as one-on-one sessions, group sessions, peer mentor sessions, and seminars.
• Works to develop and/or design curriculum and/or techniques for instruction in a disciplinary area and suggests new ways of effective instruction within that discipline.
• Meets with students for intake and general assessment and makes referrals to others on campus as appropriate.
• Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties.
• Teach a post‑secondary learning course as part of the workload.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree.
• Required:
  
  One year of experience broadly supporting academic skills and learning development or student growth and development processes.
• Required:
  
  Excellent written and oral skills.
• Required:
  
  Ability to work independently and collegially in a student‑centered environment.
• Preferred:
  Master’s degree (or alternative credentials required for post‑secondary teaching).
• Preferred:
  Three years of experience broadly supporting academic skills and learning development or student growth and development processes.

The Learning Center Specialist is a full‑time, salaried, exempt, annual (12‑month) position. Salary range is $47,000‑$50,000, commensurate with education, related experience, and qualifications. Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package.

UW is an Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.