Individualized Learning Specialist

100 Miami University; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Miami University seeks an Individualized Learning Specialist to provide one-on-one academic guidance within Athletics Academic Services. The role focuses on time management, organization, and study skills, supporting compliance with NCAA/Conference rules as needed.

Hours are 28 per week, pay is $20 per hour, and the position is intermittent. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and experience with students in educational settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; experience working with students in academic settings.
• Experience applying effective learning strategies in educational settings.
• Internships or graduate assistantships may count toward requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual student learning needs and plan supports.
• Develop compensatory learning skills in study strategies, organization, time management, and note-taking.
• Provide structured implementation of skills and coordinate with campus providers.
• Maintain electronic progress summaries and communicate with SAASS staff.
• Attend bi-monthly staff meetings.

Skills

Student support

Learning strategies

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Title Individualized Learning Specialist Department Athletics Academic Services JM Worker Type Intermittent Pay Type Period Activity Pay Position Salary Minimum $20/hr Position Salary Maximum $20/hr Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience. Scheduled Weekly Hours 28 Benefit Eligible No Screening Date 2026-06-29

Job Description Summary

Intervention Learning Specialists provide 1 on 1 guidance to help students strengthen various academic, time management, and organizational skills. This position specifically supports the mission of the University and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics by assisting in institutional compliance with NCAA and Conference rules and regulations.

Job Description Essential Duties:

• Assess individual student learning needs
• Help students develop appropriate compensatory learning skills in the areas of study strategies, organization, time management, reading and writing skills, note taking, test taking, etc.
• Provide consistent and systematic structure for the implementation of these skills
• Coordinate services with other on-campus academic support providers as needed and in accordance to student need
• Maintain an electronic summary of student progress
• Communicate effectively with SAASS staff regarding student status and progress
• Participate in bi-monthly staff meetings

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience working with students in an educational setting
• At least one year of experience applying this effective learning strategies in an educational setting; experience working with people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Experience gained during internships and/or graduate assistantships may be counted (at half-time) towards these requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Understanding of effective learning strategies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• At least one year of experience working with students in higher education
• Possession of a teaching certificate and/or at least one year of experience providing one-on-one academic support
• Professional tutoring or teaching experience is a plus
• Certification and experience in special education is also a plus

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Intervention Learning Specialists provide 1 on 1 guidance to help students strengthen various academic, time management, and organizational skills.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work For positions that are approved for remote work:

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Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

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Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560.

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Miami University is a major public university with a small college feel. Creating environments for learning excellence and providing career opportunities in Oxford, Hamilton, Middletown, West Chester and Luxembourg, our faculty, staff, and student employees are the fuel that drives Miami! We rank first nationally among public universities for best teaching by U.S. News & World Report. Our opportunities for growth and advancement are not limited to students in the classroom. Our faculty, staff, and student employees are highly valued for their contribution toward the Miami experience. Miami’s main campus is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles north of Cincinnati. A true college town, Oxford features a wide variety of shops and restaurants within walking distance of the main campus. Our regional campuses are located in Hamilton, Middletown, and the Voice of America Learning Center in West Chester, Ohio. For faculty and staff, Miami offers a great work environment and competitive benefits. We invite you to experience Miami and see how you can support the University’s Mission.