Learning Specialist

Bowling Green State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time

Division: University Libraries

Opening Date: 02/20/2025

Location: Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Number: BGSU00712

Department: University Libraries

Closing: 3/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Summary

Reporting to the Director of the Learning Commons, the Learning Specialist provides one-on-one support for students with ADHD, specific learning differences, and/or executive function challenges in weekly meetings throughout the semester. The Learning Specialist assists students in developing strategies related to time management and organizational skills, learning, and self-advocacy while following established departmental practices and university policy. Continuously evaluates and monitors the academic progress of students participating in the FLY Program. Works collaboratively with the Director, Sr. Learning Specialist, and other staff to coordinate efforts for student success.

Full-time 10-month administrative staff position. Full benefits package available.

Essential Functions

• Develop, coordinate and implement individualized academic support plans for identified students including the assessment and evaluation of individual students to determine learning needs and additional support. Conduct one-on-one academic meetings with a caseload of students teaching learning strategies and addressing academic needs.

• Communicate on a regular basis with faculty to monitor students' academic progress and attendance in each course and communicate any concerns in a timely fashion to each student and respective family member(s). Act as a resource person and provide training as needed for students, tutors and staff in the areas of study skills, learning strategies and disability identification.

• Serve as liaison to Accessibility Services and monitor follow-through with accommodations and services though the office and within the classroom. Work with academic advisors to review students' class scheduling, degree plans, tutorial services, university academic standing and progress toward degree and graduation.

• Develop and facilitate workshops for small groups of students on a variety of study skills topics. Assist with orientation, summer programs, recruiting and other programs as assigned by the Director of The Learning Commons.

• Responsible for all phases of the design, implementation, delivery and assessment of academic support services to FLY students offered by the Learning Commons. Increase retention rates by designing interventions using high achieving undergraduates and graduate students tutors hired and trained by the Learning Commons Tutor Coordinator.

• Represent the Learning Commons on various university committees and professional organizations. Participates in outreach and recruitment and retention initiatives on behalf of the Learning Commons (i.e. New Student Orientation, President's Day, Office of Admissions Recruitment Fairs).

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

• Bachelor's Degree. Degree must be conferred at time of application.

The following Degree is preferred:

• Degree in Education, Special Education, Applied Behavioral Science, Human Development and Family Science, Psychology, or related

The following Experience is required: