"Learning Specialist - (250000MN)"

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The Learning Specialist manages business and liberal arts tutors and coordinates academic support related to business and liberal arts courses, including workshops and peer-assisted learning sessions. This role recruits and assists with training tutors using CRLA guidelines. The position provides outreach to various on-campus services and works with the Directors supporting assessment, and evaluation, of the Tutoring & Learning Center. Telework may be available for this position up to two days per week following the completion of 90 days of service in good standing.

Responsibilities and Duties

Tutor Coordinator - Coordinate tutoring sessions for many lower-level courses. Hire, train, and supervise peer tutors. Approve timesheets, perform observations, and identify and develop resources. Monitor budget for tutoring and evaluate need in collaborate with departments. Establish special programs as needed to assist students. Serve as liaison to the College of Liberal Arts and College of Business and Economics. Provide support for special cohorts, such as Freshman Transition Program (FTP).

Assessment and Evaluation - Provide and analyze program assessment data and satisfaction survey results. Track and communicate student usage data to center directors. Work with the directors on program assessment supporting department initiatives, annual reports, and surveys.

Technology Support - Assist with updating the Tutoring and Learning Center’s website to provide accurate information about services. Provide secondary support for TracCloud online tracking system and technology. Maintain accurate records for BLA related services, including student usage and reporting for assessment purposes.

Business and Liberal Arts Related Support – Connect both students and student employees with appropriate campus resources. Mentor students needing help transitioning to Towson University. Provide academic support to students in individualized formats or small groups.

Represent the TLC - Represent the TLC at events, both on and off campus. Visit courses and provide support for department initiatives. Occasionally represent the directors at campus committee meetings. Collaborate with TLC staff and representatives of other academic offices to plan and deliver programs highlighting TLC services. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

Master’s degree and two years of experience including tutoring and assessment.

The selected candidate must have:

• excellent communication skills
• strong analytical and assessment skills
• experience with a variety of technologies
• ability to work collaboratively
• tutoring or teaching experience at the college level
• ability to supervise students

Preferences include:

• experience with supervising students
• experience with educational technology or social media
• degree in liberal arts, business, or education

Salary and Benefits

Targeted salary range of $60,000-$65,000 annually and full University benefits that include 22 days of annual leave, up to 15 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days. For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application.

About Towson University

The largest comprehensive university in the Baltimore area, Towson University is nationally recognized for its excellent programs in the arts and sciences, communications, business, health professions, education, fine arts and computer information systems. Located in suburban Towson, eight miles north of Baltimore, our beautifully landscaped, 328-acre setting offers a pleasant environment for study and a diverse campus life, as well as easy access to a wealth of university and community resources. Towson University’s educational experience branches out to off-campus locations throughout Maryland, including a number of online options. Our many interdisciplinary partnerships with public and private organizations throughout Maryland provide opportunities for research, internships and jobs. Towson University is a founding member of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU).