Learning Specialist

Job Summary

The Office of Accommodations and Accessibility invites applications for a full‑time, 9‑month Learning Specialist to provide individualized, comprehensive academic support to students enrolled in the Learning Support Program.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or related field.
• 1–3 years of related experience.
• Computer competence and excellent time‑management skills.

• Teach time‑management, organizational skills, study skills, and test‑taking strategies; provide direct assistance with all aspects of the writing process; assist students with transition to college and development of self‑advocacy skills.
• Review student documentation and conduct intake with student to evaluate learning needs and design and implement appropriate accommodations and services to support the student academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Provide academic advisement, assist with course selection, and make referrals to academic advisors regarding major/minor requirements.
• Work with faculty and staff to provide appropriate accommodations and monitor academic progress; communicate with parents as needed to support student success.
• Refer students to campus resources including the Writing Center, Academic Learning Center, Center for Advising and Academic Services, Math Lab, Counseling Services, Health and Wellness Center, and Career Services.
• Assist in the development and execution of programs and workshops that support students in the Learning Support Program and educate faculty and staff regarding disability‑related issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Education, Special Education, Counseling, College Student Personnel, or related field.
• Experience working with adolescent or college‑aged students.
• Experience with ADA, Section 504, and interpreting psychological reports, IEPs, and 504 plans.
• Background and experience in writing, editing, and researching college‑level papers and other written projects.
• Ability to provide emotional support for students struggling to adjust to college and refer to Counseling Services as appropriate.
• Background in reading and literacy.
• Must be able to communicate with and build positive relationships with all stakeholders including faculty, staff, students, and parents/guardians.

• 3 weeks of paid vacation; 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate;
  Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short‑term and long‑term disability programs and workers’ compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan with matching contributions and Roth option.
• Tuition Benefits: up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester, up to 18 graduate credits per academic calendar; eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26;
  University pays 100% tuition only; eligible dependents may be reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester toward tuition at another accredited institution.

Marist University is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups.

The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups. Marist's policy of non‑discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University.

It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.