Part-Time Learning Specialist

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

Job summary

George Mason University in Fairfax, VA seeks a Part-Time Learning Specialist to support students with learning strategies and resources for academic life. The role involves caseload management, workshop delivery, and collaboration with faculty to assist students with learning disabilities and attention disorders.

The position requires knowledge of learning processes, counseling or consulting skills, and experience in higher education settings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of learning strategies and the ability to teach them one-on-one
• Experience delivering academic success workshops
• Ability to collaborate with faculty and staff to support students with learning differences

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of students seeking academic assistance
• Develop and deliver academic success workshops
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support students with learning disabilities and attention disorders
• Supervise graduate assistants and peer academic coaches
• Provide consultation to faculty and staff on student learning support

Skills

Learning strategies

Academic coaching

Counseling/consulting

Active listening

Workshop development

Collaboration with faculty

Student support

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree

Higher education experience

Job description

Part-Time Learning Specialist

Job ID: 10004553

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 visa sponsorship

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

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Opening on: Oct 28 2026

Posting Open Date: October 28, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: November 11, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

About the Department:

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

About the Position:

This position is responsible for assisting the university in its academic efforts by providing students with learning strategies and resources 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 academic assistance;
• Developing and providing academic success workshops;
• Collaborating with faculty and staff to provide comprehensive assistance to students with learning disabilities, attention disorders, and other learning issues;
• Assisting with training and supervising graduate assistants and peer academic coaches; and
• Providing consultation to faculty and staff on ways to support student learning.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the thinking and learning processes, and the basic counseling and/or consulting skills to assess these processes and teach new strategies on an individual basis; and
• Experience using a wide variety of learning strategies that students can use to become active learners, a range of educational methods to help students develop these skills, and the patience and empathy to discern the student's skill level and to build on the student's individual strengths;

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master's or doctoral degree in education, special education, educational psychology, higher education, or related discipline, or a combination of education and experience;
• Experience working in a college, university, or community college setting;
• Knowledge of learning differences presented by students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and ASD; and a variety of ways to assist them in developing new learning strategies for academic success at the university-level; and
• Knowledge and experience in consulting with faculty and collaborating with colleagues on support programs.