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 for the
deans.
Maintain confidential records.
This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and
authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list
of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Additional Responsibilities
- Teaches non-credit courses and skill improvement
workshops.
- Maintains and tracks student progress in non-credit
classes.
- Instruct students who are at-risk, referred for Early Alert,
and on probation.
- Organize and instruct in the Bridge programs.
- Conduct workshops to support learning skills and studying
strategies.
- Collect data and analyze the effectiveness of
instructions.
Minimum Requirements
- Education - Bachelor's degree in applicable
field.
- Experience - One year of related experience in
specialized content area.
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
year.
- Experience in clinical practices for related majors.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Word processing and spreadsheet applications
Ability to:
- Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Follow instructions
- Provide excellent customer service
- Demonstrate 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.
- Strong work ethics
Preferred Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Instructional best practices and assessment of learning
outcomes
- TutorTrac
- Prior experience in data collection and analysis
- Familiar with Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
Ability to:
- Work with first-time freshmen.
- Work with at-risk college students.
- Provide strong communication skills with faculty and
staff.
Licensing / Professional Certification - None.
Physical Requirements - General office environment.
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
- Must be able to work on weekends and maintain flexible work
schedule during peak enrollment and advising periods.
- Position requires on campus, face-to-face
interactions.
- Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance
on campus and in the workplace.
Salary: $17.54/hour
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application
process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested
information, upload documents and Submit the application.
You
will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once
you "Submit" the application materials. The software does not
allow you to "Save" your application and return to complete the
process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area
provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to
include:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- 3 -5 professional references and their full contact
information
- Unofficial transcripts
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a
criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon
the institution's verification of credentials and/or other
information required by the institution's procedures, including the
completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMIU_External/job/Laredo-TX/Learning-Support-Specialist-I_R-094890-1
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