Learning Excellence Specialist

High Point University; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

High Point University is looking for a Learning Excellence Specialist to provide dedicated academic coaching and proactive follow-up support for students. The role includes assessing student progress and facilitating workshops to enhance academic success within the University's support framework.

Qualified candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree, possess strong communication skills, and have experience working with diverse student populations, particularly those at academic risk. This full-time position reports to the Assistant Director of Learning Excellence.

Qualifications

• One or more years working with college students, including those with learning differences.
• Proven record of academic and professional accomplishment.
• Ability to support students with time management, organizational skills, and social-emotional management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly meetings with learning participants to evaluate academic progress.
• Develop partnerships within the University’s ecosystem of support.
• Assist participants in managing personal action plans.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Counseling skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in education or counseling

Job description

Job Summary

The Learning Excellence Program is a fee‑based support program that provides students with intentional academic coaching, tracking, professional tutoring, and proactive academic follow‑up within the University’s ecosystem of student support. The Learning Excellence Specialist is responsible for an assigned group of student participants and supports the implementation of program initiatives and objectives. Full‑time, 12‑month position.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in education, counseling, or an appropriate/related field.
• Experience and Training: One or more years working with college students, including students with learning differences and academically at‑risk students, and a proven record of academic and professional accomplishment and development.
• Knowledge, Skills & Ability: Strong written and verbal communication; computer skills; organizational skills; strong interpersonal and counseling skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly individual meetings with Learning Excellence Program participants to monitor and evaluate academic progress, including assistance with accessibility resources and support, time management, organizational and study skills, transition to college life, social‑emotional management, interpersonal skills, learning style strategies and coping skills.
• Support the functions and efforts of the Learning Excellence Program, including developing partnerships within the University’s ecosystem of student support (Office of Student Success, Office of Accessibility Resources and Services, Office of Student Life, Office of Academic Services, Academic Affairs, Office of Career and Professional Development, and other support personnel).
• Assist student participants in developing, managing, and implementing personal action plans.
• Provide feedback to parents of Learning Excellence Program participants through consistent communication and written weekly reports.
• Conduct programs, workshops, and other activities in support of the needs of the participants in the Learning Excellence program.
• Contribute to the Learning Excellence Program team through group initiatives and individually assigned projects.
• Serve as an instructor for ADV1101: Foundations for Academic Success course, if appropriate.
• Make referrals to other University services/offices as appropriate (Office of Student Success; Accessibility Resources and Services Office; Career and Professional Development; University Registrar’s Office; Student/Residence Life; Counseling Services; Academic Affairs).
• Assist and support the programs offered within the various student support services offices on campus.
• Other duties as assigned and appropriate to the position and service to the University.

Accountability

Reports to the Assistant Director of Learning Excellence with additional oversight by the Senior Director of Learning Excellence.

EEO / Non‑Discrimination Statement

High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status and other legally protected statuses.