Academic Support Specialist I: Student Success & Interventions

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Learning Support Specialist I in Laredo, Texas. This staff position provides strategic academic support for students under general supervision.

Key duties include applying best practices to assist students, collaborating with faculty, and guiding at‑risk students through targeted interventions. Non‑credit courses and bridge programs are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply academic best practices to assist students with subjects and assignments, including writing research papers.
• 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.
• 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

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Learning Support Specialist I in Laredo, Texas. This staff position provides strategic academic support for students under general supervision.

Key duties include applying best practices to assist students, collaborating with faculty, and guiding at‑risk students through targeted interventions. Non‑credit courses and bridge programs are part of the role.