Primary Learning Specialist

Bucknell University; Lewisburg (Union County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Insurance options

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Job summary

Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA is seeking a Part-time Primary Learning Specialist to provide direct student support, academic coordination, and executive functioning coaching within Bucknell's Comprehensive EF Coaching Program. This on-campus role runs August through May 31, up to 28 hours per week, with in-person meetings and the weekly facilitated session.

You will collaborate with faculty, OAR staff, advisors, and Counseling Center colleagues to monitor progress and maintain

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Four years of professional experience in executive functioning challenges, learning disabilities, or ADHD in academic environment.
• Advanced understanding of executive functioning coaching models; familiarity with ADA accommodations and postsecondary student support structures.

Responsibilities

• Executive Functioning Support: conduct intake, develop study schedules, lead weekly session, oversee drop-in space.
• Content Review: monitor assignments, readings, note-taking and ensure students can articulate material.
• Demonstration of Content Knowledge: track participation and communicate with faculty on involvement and performance.
• Faculty Engagement: coordinate bi-weekly meetings and coach students for productive office hours and class questions.
• Syllabus and Assignment Planning: review syllabi, create assignment calendars, coordinate with OAR for accommodations.
• Work Plan Development: guide detailed work plans with dates and time estimates, monitor progress and completion.

Skills

Executive function coaching

ADA accommodations

Academic advising

Education

Master's degree

Four years of professional experience in executive functioning/learning disabilities/ADHD

Job description

Primary Learning Specialist

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Position Title

Primary Learning Specialist

Position Type

Part time

Categories

Staff Non-exempt

Job Summary

The Primary Learning Specialist (PLS) is responsible for the directsupport, academic coordination, and executive functioningdevelopment of assigned students participating in Bucknell'sComprehensive EF Coaching Program Pilot. The PLS serves as thestudents central academic support figure, coordinating closely withother Learning Specialists, faculty, OAR staff, academic advisors,the Counseling Center, and other university offices.

This position emphasizes proactive academic planning, skilldevelopment, consistent engagement with academic content, andcultivating strong faculty-student relationships. The PLS providesregular individualized support while maintaining comprehensiveprogress documentation and accountability measures throughout theacademic term.

Job Duties

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to the Director, Office of Accessibility Resources(OAR)

Work Setting/Schedule

• This is an on campus, student facing position
• All meetings, planning sessions, and study support are expectedto take in person, barring unforeseen circumstances that requirevirtual sessions
• This role will run from August - May 31st, working up to 28hours per week, Monday - Friday during the hours of 9am-5pm.This is a one year appointment, renewal is subject to theavailability of funds and satisfactory performance.

What You Will Do

• Executive Functioning Support: Responsibilities involvestudent academic support and coaching. This includes an initialintake interview to understand each student's academic background,strengths, challenges, and interests. A key part of the support ishelping students create realistic study schedules and patterns. Therole consists of leading one weekly facilitated session andsubsequently overseeing the drop-in Facilitated Study Space.
• Content Review: Monitor and support students incompleting their academic tasks, including readings, assignments,and note-taking. A key part of this support involves ensuringstudents can explain course material during sessions to boost theirretention and comprehension.
• Demonstration of Content Knowledge: Ensuring studentengagement and performance in both formal (exams, quizzes) andinformal (participation, discussions) assessments. It also involvestracking student class participation and communicating with facultyregarding student involvement and performance.
• Faculty Engagement: Facilitating and tracking bi-weeklystudent-faculty meetings and coaching students to preparemeaningful questions for office hours and class.
• Syllabus and Assignment Planning: Reviewing syllabi andmajor assignments with students, creating an assignment calendarhighlighting key academic periods, and coordinating with OAR foradditional accommodations.
• Work Plan Development: Guiding students in creatingdetailed assignment work plans with dates, tasks, and timeestimates, then monitoring their weekly progress and validatingcompletion.
• Grade & Performance Tracking: Tracking all submittedwork, grades, and participation, monitoring learning managementsystems for feedback and grade trends, and setting/revisingperformance benchmarks in consultation with students andfaculty.
• Accountability & Team Coordination: Establishingclear expectations with students and coordinating a monthly reviewteam comprising the student's Dean, Academic Advisor, OAR Director,a Counseling Center staff member, and another Learning Specialist.It also includes recommending and supporting ongoing therapeuticrelationships for student well-being.
• Progress Reporting: Generating and sharing weeklyprogress reports (including session summaries, work plan updates,grade tracking, faculty engagement, and general observations) withstudents, OAR, and other stakeholders (e.g., advisor, parent,Dean), starting after the first week of classes. Gathering &maintaining data will be an important part of the role.
• Non Essential Functions: The job description's listedresponsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additionalnon-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned asneeded.

What You Will Bring

Required

• Master's degree in related field
• Professional Work Experience: Four years of experience inexecutive functioning challenges, learning disabilities, or ADHD inan academic environment
• Knowledge Areas and Skills: Advanced understanding of executivefunction coaching models; familiarity with ADA accommodations andpostsecondary student support structures.

Preferred, but not Required

• Professional Certification or License: Credentialed coachingcertifications (e.g., ICF, ADHD-CCSP)
• Experience supporting students with learning differences orexecutive functioning challenges

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods; frequent in-personmeetings; Able to travel between facilities.

Job Exempt

No

Salary Range

35.00-35.00

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate'scredentials compared to the qualifications of the position,internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship, all candidates mustbe authorized to work in the US without a need for current orfuture visa sponsorship.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-termdisability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirementplan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, acommunity service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two fullweeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff areeligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally,full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuitionremission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible forvarious tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-timebenefits eligible employment at other institutions of highereducation will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including programincentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, anemployee assistance program, fitness center membership, and thepower of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibilitycriteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Inclusive Excellence

Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embracesdiversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who willcontribute to a climate that supports the growth and development ofa diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity tovalue and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversitybrings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do notdiscriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/oractivities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin,age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identityand/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status,military or veteran status, or genetic information.

If this position is approved for hybrid/remote work

thisposition is open to candidates located in the following states: CA,CT, FL, GA, IN, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, PA, SC, TX, and VA.

Candidates must be physically located and authorized to work in oneof these approved states by the start date of employment andthroughout employment.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs andImmigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide thefederal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm thatyou are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verifyrequirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture &Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail].