Learning Program Advisor (Full Time, Academic Year)

Johnson & Wales University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island seeks a Learning Program Advisor for the Academic Year to coordinate the LEAP program and work closely with students and families to develop learning plans.

You will develop individualized coaching relationships, assess student needs, connect students with resources, and collaborate with campus departments while monitoring budgets and supervising student staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Experience in special education, teaching, counseling or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and provides services to students participating in the LEAP program.
• Develops individualized learning plans and academic portfolios for students.
• Advises on personal and academic issues for students with disabilities and connects them to resources.
• Monitors the departmental budget and supervises student employees.

Skills

Counseling

Student coaching

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

Learning Program Advisor (Full Time, Academic Year)

Job no: 11190
Work type: Full Time
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Categories: Staff/Administration, Academic Year, Accessibility Services, Campus Based

Summary

Coordinates the Wildcat Learning Effectiveness in Action Program (LEAP) and works closely with students and families to develop learning plans

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinates and provides services to students participating in the Wildcat Learning Effectiveness in Action Program (LEAP)
• Works with students to develop learning plans and academic portfolios
• Develops individualized coaching relationships with students, assesses student needs and connects students with appropriate resources and support services
• Coordinates and manages the Wildcat LEAP summer program
• Supports Wildcat LEAP instructor with the planning and execution of course materials, as needed
• Organizes and coordinates specialized workshops for students on various topics; develops and presents content, as needed
• Meets with prospective and current students and their families, as needed, and maintains records accordingly
• Participates in various internal and external outreach events and recruits new students to Wildcat LEAP
• Educates faculty on best practices they can use while teaching students with disabilities including researching and recommending assistive technology
• Advises on personal and academic issues for students with disabilities
• Collaborates with other university departments and serves on campus committees, as needed
• Monitors the departmental budget
• Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a master's degree
• Moderate amount of experience working in special education, teaching, counseling or other related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fostering emotional well-being and providing executive functioning support for traditional college-age students

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Advertised: 06 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled