Learning Specialist / Tutoring Coordinator

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement programs

Paid tuition

Dependent scholarships

Annual leave

Sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

University of South Carolina seeks a Learning Specialist/Tutor Coordinator within the ATH Department of Athletics. The role collaborates with academic advisors to support student-athletes academically, guiding course selection and preparation based on individual strengths.

It also leads recruiting events and orientation for tutors and academic coaches. The position requires coordinating hiring, training, and scheduling for part-time and graduate-student tutors, ensuring comprehensive tutoring

Qualifications

• Master's degree plus one year of experience, or a bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience.
• Collegiate experience with student-athletes preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, professors, peers and parents.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist student-athletes with academics and course selection.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train and schedule tutors and academic coaches for tutoring programs.

Skills

Experience with student-athletes

Strong communication

Written communication

Prioritize tasks

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Learning Specialist / Tutoring Coordinator

Department: ATH Department of Athletics

Advertised Salary Range

Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

Advertised Job Summary

Serves as Learning Specialist/Tutor Coordinator reporting to the Director of Enrichment Services. Work in conjunction with academic advisors to assist student-athletes with various needs as they relate to academics. Primary purpose is to advise and assist a specific segment of students in need of additional support services, to include at-risk, under prepared or learning disabled individuals. Advise on course selection and assist with academic preparation based on each individual student-athlete's strengths and needs. Assist with student-athlete recruiting events and orientation. This position is responsible for the recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training and scheduling all tutors and academic coaches (part time and graduate student positions) for all other aspects of tutoring.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)

• Master's degree plus one year of experience or a bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience, or equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.
• Collegiate experience is strongly preferred; experience with student-athletes is highly desirable.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work with a diverse student-athlete population and communicate effectively with students, professors, peers and parents.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Prioritize work tasks and handle multiple tasks quickly and efficiently.

Job Close Date

09/27/2026

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.