The primary duties of the full time Learning Specialist is to provide comprehensive support and services to students with learning disabilities. The position will also contribute to the daily operation of the Comprehensive Assistance Program.
 
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Engage, mentor and support students in their academic and personal goals Evaluate student academic skills development through diagnostic interviews, individual assessment of academic strengths and deficits. Help students to develop compensatory learning and study skills Teach organizational strategies, study strategies, time management, test-taking skills and critical reasoning, reading and writing skills Work collaboratively with the team to support students Conduct individual outreach to students as needed Conduct workshops and/or study groups related to academic success Maintain an electronic summary of all work done with students Participate in weekly staff meetings  Maintain a working knowledge of learning strategies, attend trainings on topics pertaining to academic coaching/mentoring and engage in best practice

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Participates in planning and execution of the Summer Transition Program Provide ongoing engagement with incoming freshmen throughout the summer Assist students on academic recovery to plan for a successful semester Plan and organize workshops and semester calendar of events Coordinate with Learning Specialists to implement interventions to assist students Assist with CAP admission process - communicating with families, reviewing documentation and scheduling and participating in interviews Assist the Director in assessing the effectiveness of tutoring services, including conducting student surveys, usage and progress reports, and impact analyses. Help to manage student interventions, troubleshooting and connecting to campus resources, as needed Compile grade reports and other data for use by staff Assist with department initiatives and other duties as assigned by Director