Jacksonville State University
Learning Specialist
Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama, United States, 36265
Learning Specialist
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. – 4:30 p.m. (flexible; regular evenings & occasional weekend work)
Job Summary As part of a holistic strategic effort to support at‑risk students, the Learning Specialist provides individualized support centered around learning strategies and academic skills. The specialist ensures assigned students understand course assignments, develop organizational systems, address cognitive deficiencies, and coordinates with academic staff to guarantee at‑risk first and second‑year students receive appropriate academic assistance.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as learning specialist for at‑risk first- and second‑year students.
Help students understand assignments, develop organizational systems, and address cognitive deficiencies.
Coordinate with assistants, mentors, tutors, and other Student Success Center team members to provide appropriate academic assistance.
Implement initiatives that promote equitable learning environments for all students.
Manage the high‑impact educational assistant program.
Administer screening assessments such as the Nelson Denny Reading Test and LASSI.
Apply best practices and research on student success, learning resources, and support.
Document each appointment with a summary report via Navigate 360.
Provide recommendations and resources during each learning session.
Supervise and mentor Academic Support staff, including tutors, SI leaders, and graduate assistants.
Perform additional academic support duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychometry, Psychology, Counseling, English, Math, Linguistics, or related field.
Two (2) years’ experience working with underprepared or at‑risk students.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related field.
Three (3) or more years’ experience with underprepared or at‑risk students.
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts (official required upon hire)
Employee Benefits
Retirement plans – Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System, RSA‑1 Deferred Compensation, 403‑B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
Health insurance – Medical (PEEHIP), optional vision, dental, flexible spending, dependent care, cancer, hospital indemnity plans
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, Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes, crime prevention, law enforcement, and related statistics. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: https://www.jsu.edu/police/docs/cleryannualreport.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity Jacksonville State University is an Equal Employment 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, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Department: Academic Support and Success Start Date: 5 January 2026 Annual Salary: $40,840.00 – $42,840.00 Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (flexible; regular evenings & occasional weekend work)
Job Summary As part of a holistic strategic effort to support at‑risk students, the Learning Specialist provides individualized support centered around learning strategies and academic skills. The specialist ensures assigned students understand course assignments, develop organizational systems, address cognitive deficiencies, and coordinates with academic staff to guarantee at‑risk first and second‑year students receive appropriate academic assistance.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as learning specialist for at‑risk first- and second‑year students.
Help students understand assignments, develop organizational systems, and address cognitive deficiencies.
Coordinate with assistants, mentors, tutors, and other Student Success Center team members to provide appropriate academic assistance.
Implement initiatives that promote equitable learning environments for all students.
Manage the high‑impact educational assistant program.
Administer screening assessments such as the Nelson Denny Reading Test and LASSI.
Apply best practices and research on student success, learning resources, and support.
Document each appointment with a summary report via Navigate 360.
Provide recommendations and resources during each learning session.
Supervise and mentor Academic Support staff, including tutors, SI leaders, and graduate assistants.
Perform additional academic support duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychometry, Psychology, Counseling, English, Math, Linguistics, or related field.
Two (2) years’ experience working with underprepared or at‑risk students.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related field.
Three (3) or more years’ experience with underprepared or at‑risk students.
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts (official required upon hire)
Employee Benefits
Retirement plans – Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System, RSA‑1 Deferred Compensation, 403‑B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
Health insurance – Medical (PEEHIP), optional vision, dental, flexible spending, dependent care, cancer, hospital indemnity plans
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, Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes, crime prevention, law enforcement, and related statistics. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: https://www.jsu.edu/police/docs/cleryannualreport.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity Jacksonville State University is an Equal Employment 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, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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