Academic Support Specialist

3 days ago


Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Mount Mary University Full time
Job Summary

Mount Mary University seeks a highly skilled Academic Support Specialist to provide advanced writing support and targeted academic support for all English Language Learners (ELL). The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in teaching English as a second language and a commitment to promoting inclusiveness and cultural competence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement written and verbal communication improvement strategies for ELL students
  • Assist students through the writing process by using guided questions to elicit critical thinking and clarity of writing
  • Collaborate with faculty and staff to provide resources for multilingual students
  • Coordinate and facilitate reading groups and specialized workshops
  • Assist students in identifying their individual strengths and skills to make study plans and establish academic goals
  • Participate in outreach activities and tutoring services
  • Assist in the maintenance and evaluation of tutoring materials and services

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Arts required, Master's degree strongly preferred
  • ESL or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TOESL) certificate or degree is strongly preferred
  • Travel or study abroad is strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated commitment to promoting inclusiveness and cultural competence; experience working with underrepresented students and students from at-risk backgrounds
  • Experience and understanding of current issues and developments in higher education
  • Outstanding verbal, writing, and presentation skills
  • Exceptional ability to multitask and prioritize projects

Working Conditions:

Varying workflow; sometimes stressful with high workload times of the year

Mount Mary University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.



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