Learning Support Specialist II

2 weeks ago


Laredo, United States Texas A&M International University Full time

Job Description

Job Summary

The Learning Support Specialist, under general supervision, attends and assists teaching assigned courses and provides supplemental instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Meets students and go over their assignments in applicable subject area.

Discuss with students specific topics or subject areas that warrant further exploration.

Review assignments and test scores, and work through problems or questions.

Provides study aids to assist. 

May provide input into program rules and regulations.

May recommend suggestions to improve program.

Lead supplemental instruction study sessions and attend assigned classes.

Facilitate learning of course material.

Model effective learning and study strategies for content mastery.

Arrange and keep work hours

Communicate and meet regularly with assigned course faculty and administrators

Develop and maintain a professional relationship with assigned course instructors.

Maintain confidential records.

Prepare reports.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

Train and mentor Supplemental Instructors (SI) on key concepts that must be covered in each course.

Demonstrate academic best practices for 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 and generate regular reports for the deans.

Develop and distribute handouts and study notes for traditionally challenging courses.

Minimum Requirements

Education – Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Experience – Two years of related experience.

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

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. 

Excellent customer service and time management skills. 

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Present information clearly and concisely.

Work independently and as part of a diverse team.

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Instructional best practices and assessment of learning outcomes

Skilled data collection and analysis

Strong communication with professors and staff

Strong leadership dispositions in monitoring SI leaders

Licensing / Professional Certification None.

Physical Requirements – None.

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

Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary: $19.06/hourly


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