Jacksonville State University
Department:
Academic Support and Success
Start Date:
5 January 2026
Annual Salary:
$40,840.00 - 42,840.00
Work Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., This position will qualify for and will require flexible work hours.
Job Summary As part of a holistic strategic effort to support at‑risk students, this position provides individualized student support programming efforts that centers around learning strategies and academic skills. The Learning Specialist functions to ensure assigned students understand assignments in their courses, help them to develop an organizational system that will facilitate success in their courses, assists students in areas where there are some cognitive deficiencies, and helps coordinate with assigned success coaches, SI leaders, tutors, academic advisors and other Student Success Center team members to guarantee at‑risk first and second year students receive proper academic assistance.
Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as a learning specialist for at-risk first- and second-year students
Ensure assigned students understand assignments in their courses, help them to develop an organizational system that will facilitate success in their courses, assist students in areas where there are cognitive deficiencies, and help coordinate with assigned assistant learning specialists, mentors and tutors to make sure they are receiving proper academic assistance
Implements and develops certain initiatives that promote equitable learning environments for all students
Manages a high-impact educational assistant program.
Administer the Nelson Denny Reading Test, LASSI, and other screening assessments to at-risk first- and second-year students
Follows best practices and current research regarding strategies around student success, learning resources, and student support
After each appointment, the Learning Specialist will submit an appointment summary report via Navigate 360 detailing discussion topics and goals
Provide quality recommendations and resources during each learning session
Provide supervision and mentoring to Academic Support and Success student staff including tutors, SI Leaders, and peer success coaches/Graduate Assistants. This includes regular one on one meetings, guidance, professional development opportunities, and teamwork.
Other learning specialist and academic support programming duties as assigned
Regular bi-weekly evening and occasional weekend work
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Psychometry, Psychology, Counseling, English, Math, Linguistics, or related field and
Two (2) years’ experience with underprepared or at-risk students or related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Education, Psychometry, Psychology, Counseling, English, Math, Linguistics, or related field and
Three (3) or more years of experience with underprepared or at-risk students or related experience
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts (official required upon hire)
Employee Benefits JSU strives to provide great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package. Benefits include:
Retirement Plans
Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)
RSA-1 Deferred Compensation
403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
Health Insurance
Medical (PEEHIP)
Optional plans: vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer, and hospital indemnity
Long-term disability and life insurance
Tuition assistance
Paid and unpaid leave
Employee Assistance Program
Prescription assistance
Clery Notice In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: https://www.jsu.edu/police/docs/cleryannualreport.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Academic Support and Success
Start Date:
5 January 2026
Annual Salary:
$40,840.00 - 42,840.00
Work Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., This position will qualify for and will require flexible work hours.
Job Summary As part of a holistic strategic effort to support at‑risk students, this position provides individualized student support programming efforts that centers around learning strategies and academic skills. The Learning Specialist functions to ensure assigned students understand assignments in their courses, help them to develop an organizational system that will facilitate success in their courses, assists students in areas where there are some cognitive deficiencies, and helps coordinate with assigned success coaches, SI leaders, tutors, academic advisors and other Student Success Center team members to guarantee at‑risk first and second year students receive proper academic assistance.
Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as a learning specialist for at-risk first- and second-year students
Ensure assigned students understand assignments in their courses, help them to develop an organizational system that will facilitate success in their courses, assist students in areas where there are cognitive deficiencies, and help coordinate with assigned assistant learning specialists, mentors and tutors to make sure they are receiving proper academic assistance
Implements and develops certain initiatives that promote equitable learning environments for all students
Manages a high-impact educational assistant program.
Administer the Nelson Denny Reading Test, LASSI, and other screening assessments to at-risk first- and second-year students
Follows best practices and current research regarding strategies around student success, learning resources, and student support
After each appointment, the Learning Specialist will submit an appointment summary report via Navigate 360 detailing discussion topics and goals
Provide quality recommendations and resources during each learning session
Provide supervision and mentoring to Academic Support and Success student staff including tutors, SI Leaders, and peer success coaches/Graduate Assistants. This includes regular one on one meetings, guidance, professional development opportunities, and teamwork.
Other learning specialist and academic support programming duties as assigned
Regular bi-weekly evening and occasional weekend work
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Psychometry, Psychology, Counseling, English, Math, Linguistics, or related field and
Two (2) years’ experience with underprepared or at-risk students or related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Education, Psychometry, Psychology, Counseling, English, Math, Linguistics, or related field and
Three (3) or more years of experience with underprepared or at-risk students or related experience
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts (official required upon hire)
Employee Benefits JSU strives to provide great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package. Benefits include:
Retirement Plans
Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)
RSA-1 Deferred Compensation
403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
Health Insurance
Medical (PEEHIP)
Optional plans: vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer, and hospital indemnity
Long-term disability and life insurance
Tuition assistance
Paid and unpaid leave
Employee Assistance Program
Prescription assistance
Clery Notice In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: https://www.jsu.edu/police/docs/cleryannualreport.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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