Position Title: Learning Specialist in Reading and Writing

Hourly Rate: $50.00

Position Reports To: Director of the Center for Academic Success

Position Summary:

The Part-time Learning Specialist in Reading and Writing, under the supervision of the Director of the Center for Academic Success (CAS), supports student learning by providing professional academic support and intervention services, writing consultation, and focused assistance in higher education-level reading to students at all grade levels at Manhattan University. The expected weekly commitment would be 10-25 hours. This is an in-person on-campus non-remote position.

Responsibilities:

• Tutorial and Instructional Services in Reading and Writing: Conduct one-on-one academic success planning and professional tutorial sessions with diverse populations of students from varying curricular backgrounds.

• Intervention and Assessment: Assess student learning needs in order to develop and implement individualized educational plans, teach college success strategies, and track student progress.

• Organization: Maintain accurate records of students served, their progress, and create and disseminate comprehensive reports to and for appropriate campus constituents.

• Communication: Communicate efficiently and effectively with various departmental and campus stakeholders regarding students’ learning needs and progress.

• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Master’s degree in Education, English, Literacy or a related field is strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of reading and writing pedagogy.

• Preferred experience teaching, tutoring or providing academic support to college students is strongly preferred.

• Ability to effectively engage and support students with diverse learning needs.

• Strong organization, time management, and follow-through skills are required.

Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Catholic Lasallian institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission.

Manhattan University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, marital status, partnership status, pregnancy, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity or expression, arrest or conviction record, criminal history, credit history, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, unemployment status and salary history. Manhattan University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. All interested, qualified persons are encouraged to apply.