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Learning Specialist

Harper College
Palatine, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026
We are Harper College…the college in your community.
The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago.
Harper College is now one of the nation’s premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’s academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.

At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois state law, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salary ranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining top talent while ensuring equitable pay practices.We encourage open discussions about compensation and invite you to reach out with any questions you may have regarding salary details. Harper College typically offers compensation up to the median market rate for this position. We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligning with both the role's requirements and the candidate's experience. To review all benefit information visit us at:

https://www.harpercollege.edu/about/directory/hr/index.php


Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

Experience Requirements: Previous experience in academic coaching, academic success tutoring, or teaching preferred.


The Academic Support Center provides assistance in the anatomy room, developmental math canter, success services for students, supplemental instruction, tutoring center and writing center.

Schedule Information: Flexible schedule. Writing Center is open M-R 8 - 8 F 8 - 4:30 S 9 - 2 (Fall and Spring). Need to be available nights and Saturdays.

Hours Per Week: 1-28

Duties of Position:

Assist students with academic study and learning strategies (such as time management, study skills, notetaking, reading, and test taking) to help them become stronger, more independent learners.

Provide small- and large-group workshops on study and learning strategies.

Assist with updating and maintaining study and learning materials used during sessions.

Attend regular staff trainings throughout the semester.

Maintain records of students tutored.

Other duties as assigned.

Salary : $25 - $30

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