Learning Specialist

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the

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Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

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Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life.

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pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

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Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

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Retirement savings paid by the university.

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A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

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Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at

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or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

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Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

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Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current

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employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at

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Key Responsibilities

75% – Learning Specialist Responsibilities

Develop and deliver comprehensive academic support services, including individualized academic plans to a specific caseload of student-athletes who present a variety of academic needs, which may include student-athletes with education-impacting disabilities and English Language Learners.

Meet with an assigned cohort of student-athletes from a variety of sport programs up to five times per week. These sessions are expected to be highly engaging and developmental, focusing on academic skill building, including time management, organization, reading comprehension, and writing development. The learning specialist is expected to demonstrate an understanding of the course expectations and general course content to help the student successfully complete course objectives.

Serve as a Learning Specialist for English Language Learners and international students, supporting their language development and transition to

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, while working collaboratively with the Assistant Director of Learning Services/Head Learning Specialist to assess progress and make service placement recommendations.

Develop and disseminate detailed and timely student-athlete academic performance reports to Academic Counselors. Meet frequently with Academic Counselors to ensure open communication, collaboration, and a proactive approach to serving student-athletes.

Leads the administration of the new student survey process to identify each student’s academic strengths and opportunities for growth. This includes coordinating and organizing testing sessions in conjunction with the Academic Counselors and the Assistant Director of Learning Services/Head Learning Specialist, evaluating and delivering assessment findings to appropriate staff, and making service placement recommendations.

Work collaboratively with

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staff and student services departments (e.g. Disability Access Services and Academic Success Center) and other campus partners to help student-athletes utilize appropriate resources and services.

20% – Contribute to Program Implementation & Enhancement

Develop and implement educational initiatives, trainings, and workshops for student-athletes and peer educators, including mentors, tutors, and study hall leaders

Serve as the co-instructor of the

ALS

course during the

BEST

Summer Transition program for incoming freshmen student-athletes

Support facilitation and supervision of the Student Intern program, with a focus on International Student Athletes, for

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, partnering with Student Athlete Development.

Support facilitation of International/ English Language Learner Workshops in conjunction with Intern Program, providing support for incoming international students.

Serve as an expert resource to the

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staff on current best practices relevant to student learning and academic efficacy.

Participate in the ongoing evaluation of the academic support programs for student-athletes.

5% – Team Contributions, Professional Development, and Other Duties

Accept additional responsibilities and assignments at the direction of the Assistant Director of Learning Services/Head Learning Specialist and Director of

ASA

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Contribute to a pleasant work environment and maintain respectful professional working relationships.

Attend and actively engage in staff meetings, trainings, professional meetings, seminars, workshops, and conferences, as budget allows.

Regularly collaborate with co-workers, campus partners, and supervisors in an effort to successfully achieve mutually sought goals for the department and University.

What You Will Need

Bachelor’s degree in education, sociology, psychology, counseling, or related field.

One year of experience working with high school or university students, in a teaching environment, experiencing academic challenges, including but not limited to under-preparedness, low academic efficacy, or a diagnosed learning disability.

Experience working with English Language Learners, building academic vocabulary and student skills specifically designed for students studying in their non-primary language.

Demonstrated experience working effectively with individuals from diverse educational, cultural, and economic backgrounds.

Strong written and oral communication, computer, and organizational skills.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

Master’s degree in education, psychology, counseling, or related field.

One year of professional full-time work experience providing direct academic support to student-athletes at the Division I level.

Experience administering and evaluating learning assessments to students.

Experience designing and/or implementing education plans for students.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Typical office environment with the availability and willingness to work outside standard hours, including evenings and weekends, as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.

Pay Method

Salary

Pay Period

1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date

Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range

$50,000-$57,000

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/...

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | P08774UF | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 03/11/2025 | | Anticipated Appointment End Date | | | Posting Date | 01/10/2025 | | Full Consideration Date | 02/02/2025 | | Closing Date | 02/09/2025 | | Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search | Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by February 2, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:

Beth Roberson
Beth.roberson@oregonstate.edu
541.737.7489

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstat.... |

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents 1. VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed)

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