What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning Center Specialist position at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point?
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Position Title:
Learning Center SpecialistJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Learning Center SpecialistJob Duties:
Provide student-facing academic coaching and support to UWSP at Marshfield students. Support other student support operations and projects as needed. Candidate will be required to teach a post-secondary learning course as part of the workload.
**Full position description is available upon request. **
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties
- Assesses learner performance and may prepare reports recommending instructional improvements
- May participate in strategic planning and grant proposals for instructional development, new teaching methods, and program direction
- Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and may train other staff in use of said instructional techniques
- Provides supplemental instruction for students enrolled in classroom, online, and/or laboratory courses in a variety of formats such as one-on-one sessions, group sessions, peer mentor sessions, and seminars
- Meets with students for intake and general assessment and makes referrals to others on campus as appropriate
- May supervise the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support
- Works to develop and/or design curriculum and/or techniques for instruction in a disciplinary area and suggests new ways of effective instruction within that discipline
Department:
Chancellor’s Office-Marshfield Campus
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Compensation:
The Learning Center Specialist is a full-time, salaried, exempt, annual (12-month) position.
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $47,000 - $50,000 commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.
Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide (FA/AS/LI). Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- One year of experience broadly supporting academic skills and learning development or student growth and development processes
- Excellent written and oral skills
- Ability to work independently and collegially in a student-centered environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree (or alternative credentials required for post-secondary teaching)
- Three years of experience broadly supporting academic skills and learning development or student growth and development processes
How to Apply:
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 04/29/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.
Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
- Resume
(Official Transcripts may be required of finalist)
After you submit your application, you will be unable to edit it. Please be sure to include all required materials before submitting your application.
Contact Information:
Name: Jen Lowe, Position Contact
Email: jlowe@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-2505
If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:
Human Resources
Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-2606
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Special Notes:
Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com .
Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.
The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Salary : $47,000 - $50,000