Learning Center Specialist

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

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Position Title:

Learning Center Specialist

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Learning Center Specialist NE

Job Duties:

Provide student-facing academic coaching and support to UWSP at Marshfield students. Support other student support operations and projects as needed. Candidate will be required to teach a post- secondary learning course as part of the workload.

**Full position description is available upon request. **

Key Job 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

Department:

Chancellor’s Office-Marshfield Campus

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Compensation:

The Learning Center Specialist is a full-time, salaried, exempt, annual (12-month) position.

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $47,000 - $50,000 commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.

Eligible Universitiesof Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review Universitiesof Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide (FA/AS/LI).Use Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (or alternative credentials required for post-secondary teaching)
• Three years of experience broadly supporting academic skills and learning development or student growth and development processes

Special Notes:

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affi…**

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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.