Part-Time Learning Specialist

George Mason University; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

George Mason University is seeking a Learning Specialist within Learning Services to support students’ academic success and study skills. The role emphasizes individualized coaching, developing workshops, and collaborating with faculty to enhance learning outcomes for students with learning disabilities and attention disorders.

The position is part-time with hourly compensation starting at $37/hour, requiring a strong background in education strategies and empathy for diverse student needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of thinking and learning processes and the ability to assess and teach new strategies on an individual basis.
• Experience using a variety of learning strategies to help students become active learners, with patience and empathy to gauge skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of individuals seeking academic assistance.
• Develop and provide academic success workshops.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and other learning issues.
• Assist with training and supervising graduate assistants and peer academic coaches.
• Provide consultation to faculty and staff on ways to support student learning.

Skills

Learning strategies

Counseling skills

Student support

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in education or related discipline

Job description

Department: University Life

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visasponsorship

Salary: Hourly rate starting at $37/hour, commensurate witheducation and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

Learning Services addresses the needs of students in the generalstudent body and in specific populations including those inacademic difficulty, in high-risk courses, culturally diversegroups, traditionally underprepared groups, and students withlearning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.In addition, Learning Services provides support to faculty andstaff in their efforts to improve student learning.

About the Position:

This position is responsible for assisting the university in itsacademic efforts by providing students with learning strategies andresources for managing the demands of academic life.

Responsibilities:

The Learning Specialist will assume a key role in this mission by:

• Carrying a caseload of individuals seeking academicassistance;
• Developing and providing academic success workshops;
• Collaborating with faculty and staff to provide comprehensiveassistance to students with learning disabilities, attentiondisorders, and other learning issues;
• Assisting with training and supervising graduate assistants andpeer academic coaches; and
• Providing consultation to faculty and staff on ways to supportstudent learning.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the thinking and learning processes, and the basiccounseling and/or consulting skills to assess these processes andteach new strategies on an individual basis; and
• Experience using a wide variety of learning strategies thatstudents can use to become active learners, a range of educationalmethods to help students develop these skills, and the patience andempathy to discern the student’s skill level and to build on thestudent’s individual strengths;

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master’s or doctoral degree in education, special education,educational psychology, higher education, or related discipline, ora combination of education and experience;
• Experience working in a college, university, or communitycollege setting;
• Knowledge of learning differences presented by students withlearning disabilities, ADHD, and ASD; and a variety of ways toassist them in developing new learning strategies for academicsuccess at the university-level; and
• Knowledge and experience in consulting with faculty andcollaborating with colleagues on support programs.

Posting Open Date: October 28, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: November 11, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Mason Ad Statement

George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 researchuniversity committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperousworld. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largestand most diverse public research university in Virginia, offeringdegree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level,along with certificates and credentials.

George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment forstudents, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. Webelieve in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancingour mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; andwe believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity oforigin, identity, circumstance, and thought.

Equity Statement

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative actionemployer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in itscommunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability orveteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

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