Learning Specialist

Learning Specialist

Full Time

11

40

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. One evening per week, work hours are extended to 6:00 p.m.

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Make an impact by helping students unlock their full potential!

The Learning Specialist provides individualized academic support across disciplines by teaching effective learning strategies that strengthen study skills, academic confidence, and overall course success. The position helps students navigate essential academic technologies, delivers workshops that promote college success, and collaborates with faculty and campus partners to support student learning. Learning Specialists offer flexible support in person, online, and at outreach centers to ensure equitable access for all students.

This is an 11-month position with scheduled unpaid breaks of two weeks between the spring and summer sessions and two weeks between the summer and fall sessions.

As a staff member at LLCC, you can look forward to 23 paid holidays a year, including 2 weeks at the end of the calendar year and one week in March for mid-semester break; 12 Fridays off in the summer; and 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and starting with 15 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Staff can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. You can view all benefits on our website. Come join our team and experience success at LLCC!

Starting salary is likely to be between $51,498 and $59,888 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education, training, experience, and skills.

LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.

Starting salary is likely to be between $51,498 and $59,888 per year with an excellent benefits package.

05/04/2026

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Conduct individualized learning assessments to identify each student’s needs, goals, and barriers. Collaborate with students to determine next steps, strengthen learning habits, promote accountability, and connect them with appropriate academic support resources (e.g. personnel, technologies, learning materials, etc.).

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Provide holistic academic support by teaching and modeling effective college-level learning strategies, “learn-how-to-learn” skills, time management, reading strategies, test preparation, and other success techniques to build independent and confident learners.

Yes

Assist students in applying learning strategies to specific course content by providing tutoring across various disciplines, offering clear explanations, reviewing assignments, helping them apply concepts, reinforcing foundational academic skills, and engaging students in active participation to strengthen understanding and academic confidence.

Yes

Support students in navigating essential learning technologies – including the LMS (e.g. Canvas), digital course materials, publisher platforms, and online tools – to ensure they can access and engage with coursework effectively.

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Incorporate accessibility-conscious practices into academic support by offering alternative learning approaches, adapted study strategies, supported reading, or similar instructional methods that help all students fully engage in their coursework.

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Design, prepare, and deliver workshops, seminars, and class presentations – both general and content-specific – that promote academic success skills and increase awareness of Learning Center resources and strengthen campus and student engagement.

Yes

Collaborate with faculty to understand student learning challenges, aligning academic support practices with course expectations, and ensure consistent communication that enhances student progress across disciplines.

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Provide individualized learning support for students in academic difficulty by coordinating with faculty and Student Services, maintaining appropriate documentation of student interactions, and communicating progress updates as needed.

Yes

Serve as a knowledgeable resource on college-level learning strategies, academic services, and student support tools, referring students to additional assistance – such as tutoring, additional academic support services, library resources, campus services, or external materials – as appropriate.

Yes

Deliver flexible academic support in multiple formats – including in-person, online (e.g., Teams, email, Canvas shell), and at Outreach Centers.

Yes

Maintain accurate and up-to-date availability in the college’s scheduling platform (e.g., Achieve) by managing personal schedules, ensuring proper integration with Microsoft Outlook, and promptly updating any changes to availability, cancellations, or adjustments in service hours.

Yes

Use Microsoft Teams and other internal communication tools to coordinate with colleagues, and communicate with students regarding appointment preparation, reminders, changes, or expectations – via email, phone, or the college’s texting system – while ensuring a welcoming experience by greeting students and confirming appointment details at the start of each session.

Yes

Assist in promoting Learning Center programs and services to students, faculty, and staff through outreach, events, presentations, and active engagement in campus initiatives.

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Maintain a continuous program of self-directed professional development regarding learning theory, instructional techniques, and academic support practices to ensure high-quality service to students.

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Contribute to college planning and assessment efforts by developing annual work-unit objectives aligned with institutional priorities. Participate on college committees and perform other duties as needed to support departmental and institutional goals.

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