Learning Center Specialist

Academic staff position at UWSP at Marshfield, a vibrant central-Wisconsin community known for world-class health care, dining, shopping, and attractions. Explore Marshfield.

About the role

Provide student-facing academic coaching and support to UWSP at Marshfield students. The candidate will teach a post-secondary learning course as part of the workload. Support other student support operations and projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess learner performance and prepare reports recommending instructional improvements
• Participate in strategic planning and grant proposals for instructional development, new teaching methods, and program direction
• Develop teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy; train other staff in use of said instructional techniques
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support
• Provide supplemental instruction for students enrolled in classroom, online, and/or laboratory courses in a variety of formats (one-on-one sessions, group sessions, peer mentor sessions, seminars)
• Develop and/or design curriculum and/or techniques for instruction in a disciplinary area; suggest new ways of effective instruction within that discipline
• Meet with students for intake and general assessment; make referrals to others on campus as appropriate
• Assist in defining the objectives of the program and play a major role in carrying out program duties

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree
• One year of experience broadly supporting academic skills and learning development or student growth and development processes
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Ability to work independently and collegially in a student-centered environment

Preferred

• Master’s degree (or alternative credentials required for post-secondary teaching)
• Three years of experience broadly supporting academic skills and learning development or student growth and development processes

Pay

Full-time, salaried, exempt, annual (12-month) position with a starting salary range of $47,000 – $50,000, commensurate with education, related experience, and qualifications.

Benefits

Eligible employees receive an excellent benefits package. Review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide. Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of compensation and benefits.