Learning Specialist

Learning Specialist

Accommodations & Accessibility

$46,764.90

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 required.

• Teach time management and organizational skills, as well asstudy skills and test-taking strategies. Provide direct assistance with all aspects of the writing process. Assist students with theirtransition to college and development of self-advocacy skills.
• Review student documentation and conduct intake with student to evaluate the learning needs and to design and implement appropriateaccommodations and services to support the student academically,socially and emotionally.
• Provide academic advisement assisting with course selection,and make referrals to academic advisors regarding major/minorrequirements.
• Work with faculty and staff to provide appropriateaccommodations and monitor academic progress. Communicate with parents as needed to support student’s success.
• Refer students to campus resources including, but not limitedto, the Writing Center, the Academic Learning Center, the Centerfor Advising and Academic Services, the Math Lab, Counseling Services, the Health and Wellness Center, and Career Services.
• Assist in the development and execution of programs and workshops, which 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 interpretingpsychological reports, IEPs, and 504 plans.
• Background and experience in writing, editing, and researchingcollege level papers and other written projects.
• Ability to provide emotional support for students struggling toadjust 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.

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The position includes a comprehensive benefit package
* Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning inthe 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 (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributesa mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year
    7. Remains 1% thereafter.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary,up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit 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…