Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Gulf Coast University

Learning Specialist

Main Campus, USA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 days ago
ExcelLeadershipCommunicationCritical ThinkingTime ManagementMentoringMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here.
  • Typical duties may include but are not limited to:
  • Provides individualized academic coaching to students to promote the development of college success skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
  • Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.
  • This position works closely with the CAA's campus partners including the Hartley Academic Resource Center (HARC) to provide support and assistance to student-athletes in reaching their full academic potential.
  • FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and collaboration.
  • We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action.
  • Designs and implements academic support services that will increase retention and graduation rates of undergraduate students.
  • Connects students with academic support services and programs within the Center for Academic Achievement (CAA).

Requirements

  • Experience operating a personal computer and proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Nice to have

  • Experience designing and facilitating academic skill-focused workshops for college students.
  • Experience collecting and researching data for assessment.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Skills

  • Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity.
  • Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams.
  • Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to the position.
  • Knowledge of and ability to adhere to FERPA, NCAA, and Title IX regulations and requirements.
  • Knowledge of and ability to adhere to university student conduct regulations.
  • Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
  • Knowledge of program planning, development, implementation, and leadership skills.
  • Knowledge and understanding of student learning outcomes, and skill in designing and implementing valid tools to assess those outcomes.
  • Knowledge of higher education in the areas of academic assistance or similar administrative, teaching, or legal practice experience.
  • Knowledge of learning theories and best practices in effective pedagogy, formative and summative assessment and educational learning theory.
  • Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) applications.

This listing is sourced directly from Florida Gulf Coast University's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.