Learning Support Specialist I

Texas A&M University System; Laredo (TX); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University in Laredo, TX seeks a Learning Support Specialist I to assist teaching and provide supplemental instruction for college-ready and developmental courses. You will apply best practices, monitor progress, and collaborate with faculty and tutors to support at-risk students.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of related experience; weekend work and on-campus presence are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field required.
• One year of related experience in a specialized content area.
• Advanced degree preferred; experience with tutoring or working with college students is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Attend and assist teaching assigned courses; provide supplemental instruction.
• Teach college-ready and developmental Math and English courses.
• Monitor student progress and maintain confidential records.
• Identify and intervene for at-risk students; collect data for deans.

Skills

MS Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Data collection/analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Databases

Job description

## Learning Support Specialist IApply: Laredo, TX: Full time: Posted Today: R-097817**Job Title**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 Description****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. **Ability to:** * 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. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **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**