Learning Specialist in Reading and Writing

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one academic success planning and professional tutorial sessions with diverse populations of students from varying curricular backgrounds.
• Provide individualized coaching and instruction to help students develop executive functioning skills, including time management, organization, planning, prioritization, task initiation, self-monitoring, and study strategies, to support their academic success and independence.
• Assess student learning needs in order to develop and implement individualized educational plans, teach college success strategies, and track student progress.
• Maintain accurate records of students served, their progress, and create and disseminate comprehensive reports to and for appropriate campus constituents.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with various departmental and campus stakeholders regarding students’ learning needs and progress.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education, English, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Candidate must have knowledge of reading and writing pedagogy.
• Candidate must have experience teaching college students.
• Candidate must have experience working with English Language Learners.
• Candidate must be able to work efficiently with diverse populations of college students.
• Strong organization, time management, and follow-through skills are required.

Supplemental Information

24-28 hours/week
Manhattan University is an E-Verify employer.
Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Catholic Lasallian institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions.
The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings.
We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission.
Manhattan University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, marital status, partnership status, pregnancy, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity or expression, arrest or conviction record, criminal history, credit history, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, unemployment status and salary history.