Learning Support Specialist I

Texas A&M International University; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Learning Support Specialist I role at Texas A&M International University in Laredo, TX provides supplemental instruction for assigned courses and assists students with study skills and academic work. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant experience, with on-campus duties and weekend availability.

You will collaborate with faculty to support student success, track progress data, and maintain confidential records while participating in bridge programs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.
• One year of related experience in in specialized content area.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching assigned courses and provide supplemental instruction.
• Support students with writing papers, presentations, and study skills.
• Communicate closely with faculty and tutors on student issues and academic matters.
• Identify and conduct targeted intervention for at‑risk students.
• Collect, track, and monitor data on student progress for the deans.
• Maintain confidential records.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Word processing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Database software

Job description

Learning Support Specialist I Agency

Texas A&M International University Department ACE - Academic Support

Proposed Minimum Salary: $17.54 hourly

Job Location: Laredo, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job Summary

The Learning Support Specialist I, under general supervision, attends and assists teaching assigned courses and provides supplemental instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply demonstrated academic best practices for assisting students with specific subjects and assignments, including writing research papers, giving presentations, developing study habits, managing test anxieties, and organizing class notes.
• Communicate closely with faculty and tutors on student issues and academic matters.
• Identify and conduct targeted intervention for at‑risk students.
• Collect, track, and monitor data on student progress for the deans.
• Maintain confidential records.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.

Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaches college-ready and developmental Math (College Algebra, Business Math I, Math for Liberal Arts, and Introduction to Statistics) and English (English Composition I) courses.
• Maintains and tracks student progress in non-credit classes.
• Instruct students who are at‑risk, referred for Early Alert, and on probation.
• Organize and instruct in the Bridge programs.
• Conduct workshops to support learning skills and studying strategies.
• Collect data and analyze the effectiveness of instructions.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.
• Experience: One year of related experience in in specialized content area.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Advanced degree in the related field of support.
• Experience in tutoring, teaching, working with college students.
• Experience working with at‑risk adults.
• Experience working with freshmen through senior year.
• Experience in clinical practices for related majors.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of: Word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

• Instructional best practices and assessment of learning outcomes.
• Prior experience in data collection and analysis.
• Familiar with Texas Success Initiative.
• Work with first‑time freshmen.
• Work with at‑risk college students.
• Provide strong communication skills with faculty and staff.

Licensing / Professional Certification

None.

Physical Requirements

General office environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Supervision of Others

This position generally does not supervise employees.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to work on weekends and maintain flexible work schedule.
• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.
• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary

$17.54 hourly

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.