Strategic Learning Specialist

Title: Strategic Learning Specialist

VP Area: Center for Student Academic Success

Department: Learning Strategies

Work Schedule: Fixed daytime hours Monday-Friday

Telework Availability: On-campus Position

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Classification: Regular full-time (staff 30 hours)

Hours per week: 40

Months per year: 12

Job Purpose

The Strategic Learning Specialist provides academic success programs to the Gonzaga Community. These programs increase students' level of academic success by supporting effective academic skills and techniques through collaborative programs of academic support and education.

Essential Functions

60% - Program Coordination

• Use a variety of methods to identify areas of student need and the most effective and appropriate means of delivering academic support.
• Support and coordination of all LSM sponsored academic programs.
• Provide students direction in effective use of academic strategies.
• Help students develop understanding of effective learning strategies through a variety of approaches.
• Make appropriate referrals and work closely with other offices when necessary.
• Create and deliver training and information regarding successful college learning strategy techniques and methods to faculty and staff on campus.
• Supervise LSM student employees by creating and providing relevant training opportunities and consistent feedback to build their peer-to-peer academic support abilities.
• Support other peer-to-peer student groups by creating and providing relevant training opportunities that align with LSM programs to build their consistency across campus-wide peer-to-peer academic supports.
• Create, develop, and deliver programming for the greater campus community to include workshops, presentations, and custom-tailored lessons for staff, faculty and students.
• Manage the marketing and communication on current programs and opportunities to the campus community.

20% - Data Management

• Maintain detailed records and track data to maintain program requirements for program effectiveness and certification.
• Use technology to maintain student notes, generate program reports and access data.
• Track and monitor student employees' performance and trainings.
• Prepare regular reports for programs and makes suggestions for improvement.

10% - Center for Student Academic Success Programs

• Assist CSAS staff in program coordination and delivery.
• Support faculty and staff in coordinating general student support for academic success.
• Additional Duties as Assigned by the Department
  
  

Educational Requirement

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Years Of Related Experience Requirement

3 years

In lieu of the educational qualifications, candidates may qualify with equivalent professional experience at a ratio of one year of experience for each year of required education.

Skills & Abilities

Degree in social sciences, education, or other related field.

Ability to maintain composure in fast paced work environment.

Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities with frequent interruptions.

Demonstrated ability to operate with a high level of confidently and discretion.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate intricate job-related processes to internal and external customers.

Working knowledge of office productivity software such as Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

Specific training and/or experience in the areas of metacognition and learning.

Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Sciences, Education, or another related field.

Physical & On-Campus Requirements

In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 5 days/week

Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Often (50%-75% of time)

Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Often (50%-75% of time)

Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight (e.g., 50 pounds): Rarely (1%-49% of time)

Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time)

Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)

The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to offer for this position: $22.54 to $28.17 per hour

Pay Range

Minimum Salary (Non-Exempt): 22.20

Midpoint Salary (Non-Exempt): 27.74

Maximum Salary (Non-Exempt): 33.28

Is this position eligible for relocation reimbursement or a signing bonus?: False

At this time, the University has suspended all new H1B visa sponsorships.