Learning Specialist (SUA 2)

Department: Learning Center

Posting Number: SP00834

Hours per Week:
37.5

Salary Range: The annual salary is $54,983, plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition
waivers for the employee and eligible dependents. For internal candidates, the starting salary will be in accordance with the applicable
CBA.

Type of Position: Permanent

General Description/Position Purpose

Join a vibrant and purpose-driven community at Shippensburg University, located in the scenic Cumberland Valley
and spread across a beautiful 210-acre campus with over 40 buildings. We offer a dynamic academic environment with 45 undergraduates, 22
graduate, and 2 doctoral programs. At Shippensburg, our mission is more than words-we are committed to inclusive collaboration, fostering a
strong sense of belonging, and celebrating the achievements that drive positive change in our communities. Be part of a team that values
innovation, impact, and shared success

Shippensburg University offers outstanding benefits to eligible
employees!

• Effective first day of employment: low-cost medical insurance plus free dental, vision, hearing, and
  prescription coverage.
• Choose from two generous retirement plans:
  Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP): 5% employee contribution,
  9.29% employer contribution, Immediate vesting.
• State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS): 8.25% employee contribution, 2.25%
  employer contribution + pension calculation, 10-year vesting requirement.
• 100% tuition waivers for you and your eligible dependents
  upon completion of probationary period!
• Generous paid time off, employer-paid life insurance, and so much more!

See
full details in link below (for SCUPA employees)

Full Benefits Summary (PDF)

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is seeking a dedicated Learning Specialist to join our Academic Support team. This position
plays a key role in supporting student retention, persistence, and graduation by helping both undergraduate and graduate students overcome
academic challenges and reach their full potential.

The Learning Specialist provides one-on-one and group support,
teaching essential skills such as time management, note-taking, test-taking, and critical thinking, while developing individualized academic
plans and connecting students with campus and community resources. This position also involves designing and delivering workshops on study
strategies, resiliency, and exam preparation, collaborating with faculty and advisors to monitor student progress, selecting and creating
instructional materials, assisting in training Graduate Assistants, and serving as a liaison with the Office of Accessibility Resources to
ensure seamless support for students with disabilities. Ideal candidates bring experience providing direct academic support to college
students, knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), expertise supporting students with learning differences, experience
working with first-generation or at-risk student populations, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other digital
tools.

A full job description will be provided at the time of the scheduled
interview

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum
Requirement:

• A Master’s Degree with a minimum 2 years of experience in post-secondary
  education.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred
Qualifications:

• Experience providing direct academic support to college students in a learning support or academic
  services environment.
• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and experience supporting students with documented
  disabilities or learning differences.
• Experience working with first-generation and at-risk student populations.
• Proficiency
  with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special
Instructions Summary

For full consideration candidates should apply online at https://jobs.ship.edu with acceptance of materials continuing until the position is filled. Materials submitted in other
formats including paper documents will not be considered. All applications and inquiries will remain confidential.

Shippensburg
University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is
committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race,
religion, disability, veteran status, or sex. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Additional
Information

All Shippensburg University employees are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to
the University’s core values of teamwork and collaboration, dependability, initiative, problem solving, and clear communication. University
employees are expected to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills with all members of the campus community. They will strive
to maintain integrity, effectiveness, and efficiency by upholding customer service throughout all levels of performance.

University
employees are required to comply with university policies, state and federal laws/statutes prohibiting any type of Discrimination,
Harassment or Retaliation.

Safeguarding confidential, personal data and/or records of employees, students, customers, and other
related constituents is the responsibility of all University employees. It is the duty of all members of the University community to take
part in the maintenance of a safe campus.

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