Learning Services Specialist

Learning Services Specialist

Salary: $4,659.00 - $5,894.00 Monthly Job Number:  
Closing: 1/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Location: Merced College, CA

Join the dynamic Student Success Program at Merced College as a Learning Services Specialist! Under general supervision, you will provide services to students, perform technical functions, assist in program administration, and support operations in the Downey Learning Resource Center. This multifaceted role includes essential functions in both the library and the Student Success & Tutorial Center (SSTC), where you will work closely with faculty to connect students with academic support services, including tutoring, library support, and student success workshops.

We are looking for a friendly, customer-focused individual with excellent communication skills who excels in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about helping others achieve their goals. If you’re excited to contribute to a collaborative team dedicated to student success and engagement, apply today!

Merced College is more than a community college – we are a catalyst for transformation, redefining higher education and setting new standards for excellence. Serving nearly 20,000 students each year, we are proud to be a leading center of learning and opportunity in California's Central Valley. Founded in 1962, Merced College blends a strong tradition of academic excellence with forward-thinking innovation to create an inclusive and engaging environment for students and employees alike.

Committed to the well‑being, growth, and professional success of our team, we foster collaboration and a supportive culture where every employee is empowered to make a difference.

At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

• Degree/Certificate Programs
• Transfer
• Career Technical Education
• Workforce Training
• Lifelong Learning
• Basic Skills
• Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

Range 21
• 40 hours/week
• 12 months/year

Under general supervision, incumbent will provide services to students, perform technical functions, assist in program administration, and support operations in the Learning Resource Center (LRC), including essential functions in both the library and the Student Success and Tutorial Center (SSTC).

• Provides technical support in LRC service areas, including but not limited to circulation services; subscription database and periodical collection ordering and maintenance; and materials, book, and media collection ordering and maintenance.
• Prepares and maintains several functions in the automated library and SSTC system and maintains records in that system.
• Provides direct service to students, staff and faculty.
• Establishes and maintains information on student obligations and coordinates placement of obligations on student records with the Student Fees Office; accepts and evaluates tutoring applications of potential program participants; oversees and/or assists in the selection, interviewing, scheduling, training, and oversight of LRC student assistants.
• Establishes parameters for and maintains the relevancy and currency of one or more of the library collections, including entering and updating information in the automated library system; these include but are not limited to the instructor reserve collection, records of stolen and damaged materials and media, periodical and subscription database holdings, information book and media collections including input into the national bibliographic database.
• Establishes and maintains files on all active subscriptions and contracts, accounting and correspondence records.
• Creates, compiles, organizes, and maintains a variety of statistical information necessary for library, SSTC, college, state, and federal reporting and submits reports through the designated automated system.
• Under direction of the director or dean, assists the faculty,…