Learning Specialist / Tutoring Coordinator

University of South Carolina

Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 49,000 - 71,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement programs

Paid tuition

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina in Columbia is seeking a Learning Specialist / Tutor Coordinator to support student‑athletes with academics, advising and tutoring coordination. You will recruit, interview, hire and schedule tutors and academic coaches, and assist with course selection and academic preparation based on each student‑athlete’s needs.

Requires a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of related experience; Master’s degree or significant experience with student‑athletes is preferred.

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2+ years of related experience.
Master’s degree plus one year of experience or a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience preferred.
Collegiate experience and experience with student‑athletes strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide student services to assigned teams, including academic support and liaison with faculty, administrators and coaches.
Recruit, interview, hire and schedule tutors and academic coaches.
Assist with course selection, academic preparation and orientation for student‑athletes.

Skills

Student services

Advising

Interviewing

Hiring

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in a job related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Learning Specialist / Tutoring Coordinator

Logo |
Posting Number | STA00615PO26
Job Family | Enrollment Management
Job Function | Student Services
USC Market Title | Student Services Program Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132678
Job Level | P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Learning Specialist / Tutoring Coordinator
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Athletics
Department | ATH Department of Athletics
State Pay Range | G08
USC Market Range | MRE - $48,726 $59,689 $70,653
Anticipated Hiring Range | $48,726 - Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Typically Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm. Willing to work a flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Student Services

About USC

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.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Position Description

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.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |

Preferred Qualifications | 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 Duties

Provide student services to assigned teams, to include academic support, liaison to faculty, administrators and coaches regarding student‑athletes’ academic matters, progress reports, production and dissemination of progress reports, referrals, class schedules, academic success plans. Facilitate the use of diagnostic tests for proper placement of students in freshman-level courses, communicate with student‑athletes regarding scholarships and awards. Participate in student‑athlete new orientations and screenings.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 35
Manage the tutor and mentor programs at the direction of the Director of Enrichment Services. Plan, coordinate and implement tutor and mentor employee training, observations and evaluations. Work with tutor and mentor coordinators to determine appropriate training topics, plan appointment observation schedules and implement methods of evaluation each semester. Provide academic coach trainings.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25
Serve as college liaison. Keep academic unit abreast of changes in major requirements, major change deadlines and other pertinent information. Attend departmental meetings as needed to acquire departmental updates. Meet with college certification officials to discuss progress of our student‑athletes. Prepare EOS (End of Semester) reports to be used for departmental budgeting.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10
Provide assistance to coaching staffs regarding recruiting (meeting with parents, potential recruits, conducting recruiting presentations, etc.), generally occurring after normal business hours. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Enrichment and the senior Associate AD of Academics in the daily operations of the CARES (Carolina Academic Resources and Enrichment Services) office. Perform any special projects as assigned.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20
Serve as the professional staff member on duty in order to close the building at 9:00pm, generally twice a month, and 1 Sunday per semester. Assist with evening study halls.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Attend summer orientations to share resources offered by Enrichment Services. Assist with textbook sorting and distribution. Serve as liaison for at least one Dodie Academic Center Committee.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 08/13/2026
Job Close Date | 09/27/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by September 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 or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental Questions

* Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents