Learning Center Coach & Postsecondary Instructor

Universities of Wisconsin; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point invites applications for a Learning Center Specialist position at Marshfield Campus. The role provides student-facing academic coaching and supports various student services, including teaching a post-secondary learning course.

We seek candidates with a Bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a student-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• One year of experience in broadly supporting academic skills and learning development or student growth and development processes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collegially in a student-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Assesses learner performance and may prepare reports recommending instructional improvements.
• May participate in strategic planning and grant proposals for instructional development, new teaching methods, and program direction.
• Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and may train other staff in use of said instructional techniques.
• May supervise the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support.
• Provides supplemental instruction for students enrolled in classroom, online, and/or laboratory courses in a variety of formats such as one-on-one sessions, group sessions, peer mentor sessions, and seminars.
• Works to develop and/or design curriculum and/or techniques for instruction in a disciplinary area and suggests new ways of effective instruction within that discipline.
• Meets with students for intake and general assessment and makes referrals to others on campus as appropriate.
• Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties.

Skills

Academic coaching

Student support

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point invites applications for a Learning Center Specialist position at Marshfield Campus. The role provides student-facing academic coaching and supports various student services, including teaching a post-secondary learning course.

We seek candidates with a Bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a student-centered environment.