Learning Specialist-Academic Success
University of Tennessee at Martin
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Description
- Develops personalized learning plans for each student, monitors and adjusts strategies based on progress, and maintains comprehensive records of all interactions.
- Meets with students individually or in groups to provide academic coaching and skill enhancement.
- Collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to identify the needs of colleges and programs.
Assist in the development and implementation of small group workshops
and learning resources on a variety of academic success topics.
- Develop learning resources and activities tailored to the needs of students across all colleges.
- Tracks student usage of Academic Success Services, maintaining accurate records and preparing monthly and annual reports, and utilizes software to schedule appointments and track and analyze students.
- Assists with proctoring accommodated exams for students requiring testing accommodation. May provide support to the Campus-Wide Tutoring Program, as needed.
- Organizes and implements outreach initiatives to raise awareness of Academic Success services among UT Health Science Center faculty, staff, and student groups.
- Refers students to various campus resources as needed, including Counseling Services/Timely Care, Disability Services, the Campus Cupboard, the Care Team, and other support services.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Higher Education/Student Affairs, Psychology, Social Work, Social Sciences, or a related field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of experience providing coaching, mentoring, advising, instruction, training, or support services that promote student learning, development, and growth.
(Experience developing resources and facilitating workshops or presentations for individuals or groups is preferred.)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with faculty, students, health care professionals, and members of the public.
- Highly proficient in managing multiple tasks, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to plan and prioritize effectively.
- Skill in coaching, with creativity in designing academic resources tailored to meet student needs.
- Awareness of factors that impact student learning and adjustment, including individual backgrounds, experiences, and challenges faced by non-traditional students, veterans, and students with disabilities.
- Familiarity with learning theories and the ability to implement individualized coaching to support student success and development.
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and make independent decisions with minimal supervision.
- Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage effectively with students, Academic Success staff, and campus partners.
- Ability to build strong relationships with faculty and staff to enhance student success and foster collaboration across departments.
WORK SCHEDULE:
This position may occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends. This is an In-person position, not remote.
About this role
University of Tennessee at Martin's Learning Specialist-Academic Success role centers on direct student support and resource development within the Academic Success Services office in Memphis. You would design personalized learning plans, conduct one-on-one and group coaching sessions, and create workshops and materials addressing academic skill gaps across all colleges. The position requires close collaboration with faculty, staff, and campus partners to identify student needs and connect learners to broader support systems—from counseling to disability services to emergency assistance.
This role demands a bachelor's degree in education, counseling, higher education, psychology, social work, or a related field, plus two years of experience in student coaching, mentoring, advising, or similar support work. You'll need strong communication and organizational skills, familiarity with learning theory, and the ability to work independently while managing competing priorities. Experience developing resources and facilitating workshops is preferred. The ideal candidate brings genuine awareness of how background, identity, and circumstances shape student learning—including sensitivity to non-traditional students, veterans, and students with disabilities.
The position is full-time and based in Memphis, though the job description notes occasional evening and weekend availability may be required. You'll spend significant time tracking student engagement, maintaining records, and preparing reports using scheduling and analytics software, alongside the core coaching and outreach work.
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