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Interim Learning Skills Specialist
Location: Yakima, WA
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Duration: 3 months, with possible extension
Hourly Rate: $26.00/hour
Position Overview:
The Interim Learning Skills Specialist plays a key role in supporting student academic success by providing individualized academic coaching and coordinating tutoring and academic support services. This temporary position is ideal for someone with experience in academic support and a strong commitment to student success in higher education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one academic coaching on study strategies, time management, test-taking, and board exam preparation (COMLEX/COMAT).
- Develop individualized academic plans and monitor student progress.
- Coordinate peer tutoring and recitation programs to meet student learning needs.
- Train and support peer tutors and recitation leaders.
- Manage SLATE (or comparable system) for scheduling, tutor assignments, and data tracking/reporting.
- Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and student services to support at-risk students and provide referrals as needed.
- Serve on student success-related committees as appropriate.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, Higher Education, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in academic coaching, learning support, or student services.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in higher education, particularly with high-stakes testing support.
- Experience working with at-risk or non-traditional student populations.
- Familiarity with SLATE or similar student support management systems.
Key Skills & Abilities:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to design and implement individualized academic success plans.
- Experience training and supervising peer educators.
- Competence in using academic tracking systems and analyzing student support data.
- Knowledge of student learning strategies and success models in higher education.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations.
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