Learning Specialist Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Learning Specialist 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars Richland, SC Posting Number

STA00354PO25

Job Family Student Services Job Function Student Services USC Market Title Student Services Program Manager Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/154524 Job Level M0

• Managerial Business Title (Internal Title) Learning Specialist Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Athletics Department ATHL Department of Athletics State Pay Band 6 Approved Starting Salary $54,165 Advertised Salary Range $54,165
• Salary commensurate with qualifications. Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule Standard working schedule: Monday
• Friday 8:30am
• 5:00pm Willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

May include evenings and weekends. Basis 12 months Job Search Category Administrative About USC About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the “Working at USC” section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding. Position Description Advertised Job Summary Serves as Learning Specialist reporting to the Director of Enrichment Services. Work in conjunction with academic advisors to assist student-athletes with various needs as they relate to academics. Primary purpose is to advise and assist a specific segment of students in need of additional support services, to include at-risk, under prepared or learning disabled individuals. Learning Specialists advise on course selection and assist with academic preparation based on each individual student-athlete’s strengths and needs. Assist with student-athlete recruiting events and orientation. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree plus one year of experience or a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience. Collegiate experience is strongly preferred; experience with student-athletes is highly desirable. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Ability to work with a diverse student-athlete population and communicate effectively with students, professors, peers and parents. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Must be able to prioritize work tasks and handle multiple tasks quickly and efficiently. Job Duties Job Duty Provide student services to assigned teams, to include academic support, liaison to faculty, administrators and coaches regarding student-athletes’ academic matters, progress reports, production and dissemination of progress reports, referrals, class schedules, academic success plans. Facilitate the use of diagnostic tests for proper placement of students in freshman-level courses, communicate with student-athletes regarding scholarships and awards. Participate in student-athlete new orientations and screenings. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty Assist with the tutor and mentor programs. Plan, coordinate and implement tutor and mentor employee training, observations and evaluations. Work with tutor and mentor coordinators to determine appropriate training topics, plan appointment observation schedules and implement methods of evaluation each semester. Provide academic coach trainings. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty Serve as college liaison. Keep academic unit abreast of changes in major requirements, major change deadlines and other pertinent information. Attend departmental meetings as needed to acquire departmental updates. Meet with college certification officials to discuss progress of our student-athletes. Prepare EOS (End of Semester) reports to be used for departmental budgeting. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Provide assistance to coaching staffs regarding recruiting (meeting with parents, potential recruits, conducting recruiting presentations, etc.), generally occurring after normal business hours. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Enrichment and the Associate AD of Academics in the daily operations of the CARES (Carolina Academic Resources and Enrichment Services) office. Perform any special projects as assigned. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty Serve as the professional staff member on duty in order to close the building at 9:00pm, generally twice a month, and 1 Sunday per semester. Assist with evening study halls. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty Attend summer orientations to share resources offered by Enrichment Services. Assist with textbook sorting and distribution. Serve as liaison for at least one Dodie Academic Center Committee. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 05/12/2025 Job Close Date 06/26/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by June 26, 2025.

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