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Thrive Center

https://thrive.arizona.edu/

Main Campus

Tucson, AZ USA

The Learning Specialist will work directly with students participating in the Student SupportServices Federal TRiO Grant. This role includes one-on-one meetings and coordination of programming for all program participants as it specifically relates to academics. ABOUT THRIVE CENTER Thrive Center’s mission is to advance a community where student successfully navigate through, excel in, and graduate from the University of Arizona prepared for life after college. The Thrive Center also includes the UA’s Transfer StudentCenter. Our offices work is focused on three distinct areas related to student persistence and degree attainment: 1. Building community for students who have been historically underrepresented on college campuses, are low-income, and/or are first generation college students. 2. Collaborating across campus to serve students. 3. Centering students’ wellness in and outside of the classroom. PROGRAM SUMMARY Student SupportServices (SSS) is a federal TRiO grant funded through the United States Department ofEducation. SSS serves undergraduates who are first-generation college students, come from low-income households, and/or have a documented disability. The grant is intended to raise persistence and completion rates for students within these populations at theUniversity of Arizona. Participants are served by the program from the time they enter theUA through graduation.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Learning Specialist will be responsible for meeting one-on-one with a caseload of project participants to develop and monitor individual support plans with academic and career objectives, follow up with participants on their progress, lead workshops, maintain and update student records, and assist in coordinating tutoring and their training. TheLearning Specialist will specifically lead workshops on learning strategies and will coordinate tutoring with the Think Tank.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• One-on-one meetings with students - this includes regular meetings with a case load of students as well as meetings specific to learning strategies with each student in the project at least once a semester.
• Program documentation - this includes maintaining complete records on each program participant as required by federal regulations.
• In addition to meeting notes, the Learning Specialist should also create written learning plans to be shared with each student.
• Coordinate and supervise tutors with Think Tank - the Think Tank will employee the tutors, but the learning specialist will be expected to schedule their time with SSS participants and provide direct over-site while in our office.
• Facilitate and coordinate workshops on learning strategies.
• Workshops may be coordinated in collaboration with other offices providing similar curriculum.
• The Learning Specialist will be expected to offer workshops on topics specific to the learning needs of the students they are meeting with.
• Professional responsibilities such as attending staff meetings and participating in office wide professional development.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Sensitivity to and experience addressing the needs of marginalized and minoritized college students
• Comfortable with public speaking and an ability to offer workshops to students, peer tutors and mentors
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Able to easily navigate Microsoft Office and basic computer function
• Extensive knowledge of effective tutoring techniques and learning skills

• Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, psychology, family studies, or a related field
• At least three years experience in teaching, preferably working with remedial students, required.

• Master’s degree in student personnel administration, developmental
  education, counseling, or other fields related to the project's
  objectives required.
• Experience working in a TRiO or other similar project as an advisor
  preferred
• Background similar to SSS-eligible participants is strongly preferred.
• TRiO alumni preferred

Exempt

Full Time

40

1.0

Fiscal

Student Services

Yes - Full Benefits

$45,000

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

6

PC2

Student Support

Student Services

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

1

Michelle McKelvey mfig@arizona.edu

10/29/2020

Yes

Resume and Cover Letter

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.