Learning Support Specialist (Writing) Job at National Louis University in Chicag
National Louis University, Chicago, IL, United States
Who We Are:
National Louis is a 135+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity from its inception. As an institution, we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and superior student service. We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our hard-working community is based on collaboration and respect for all team members and students.
Overview
The Learning Support Specialist (Writing) plays a critical role in supporting NLU students by encouraging students to take an active role in their education and empowering them to become independent, lifelong learners. The primary responsibility is to tutor students in the fundamental skills of writing, grammar, reading, APA formatting, and other academic skills at the Chicago campus and online. Tutoring occurs through one‑on‑one appointments and in small workshops utilizing various modes, including in‑person, by phone, as well as via email and video conferencing software. The Learning Support Specialist will help monitor and communicate the progress of student writing and reading skills, reach out to at‑risk students, and accurately track student tutoring usage. The Learning Support Specialist responsibilities also include scheduled hours in Study Tables to ensure seamless access to resources for students and promoting and facilitating Learning Support event and workshop offerings to students, faculty, and other stakeholders. Finally, the Learning Support Specialist (Writing) will support faculty and students in embedded and writing intensive courses. This position is based at the Chicago campus.
Essential Responsibilities
Tutor for general education and English courses as well as general academic skills (APA formatting as well as note‑taking, reading, and time management strategies). Provide writing support for major courses with substantial writing components. Monitor student academic progress and promote usage of tutoring services.
Collaborate with faculty to support at‑risk students. Conduct class visits at the beginning of each term, respond to faculty alerts, and provide embedded support in online and blended courses.
Create and present writing workshops/webinars and create asynchronous resources to support students in their English and writing intensive classes to improve their academic skills.
Contribute to strategic plan‑affiliated projects and support departmental promotional efforts with guidance of Learning Support leadership.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications, or other related field. Master's Degree preferred.
One (1+) plus year experience teaching or tutoring in diverse modalities (hybrid/blended, online).
One (1+) plus year prior teaching or tutoring experience in writing and knowledge of writing pedagogy and instructional practice, particularly in writing and reading.
One (1+) plus year experience with students of diverse backgrounds and abilities; specific knowledge of the needs of multilingual and multidialectal students.
Experience in graduate/doctoral writing support preferred.
NLU Inclusion Statement
National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio‑economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.
Compensation And Benefits
At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Opportunities. Additional information regarding full‑time staff benefits can be found here.
The salary range of the grade for this position is $38,443 to $53,820 annually. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Offers are based on multiple factors permitted by law, including but not limited to: budgetary considerations, job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, market considerations, tenure and standing with the university (applicable to current employees), and internal equity.
Application Instructions
Please include the following along with your application:
Resume (Required)
Cover Letter (Required)
Current NLU employees please also submit an Internal Posting Form
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In Summary: The Learning Support Specialist (Writing) plays a critical role in supporting NLU students . The primary responsibility is to tutor students in the fundamental skills of writing, grammar, reading, APA formatting, and other academic skills . Tutoring occurs through one‑on‑one appointments and in small workshops . This position is based at the Chicago campus .
En Español: Quiénes somos: National Louis es una universidad de más de 135 años que se ha basado en los valores de innovación, acceso, excelencia y equidad desde sus inicios. Como institución, creemos en proporcionar acceso a oportunidades educativas y que la educación es nuestra mayor palanca para la movilidad social y económica. Somos una comunidad centrada en estudiantes comprometida con la mejora continua y el servicio superior al estudiante. Creemos que mediante la educación podemos empoderar el cambio y construir comunidades saludables. Las responsabilidades del Especialista en Apoyo al Aprendizaje también incluyen horas programadas en las Tablas de Estudio para garantizar el acceso fluido a los recursos para los estudiantes y promover y facilitar las ofertas de eventos y talleres de apoyo al aprendizaje para estudiantes, profesores y otras partes interesadas. Finalmente, el especialista en apoyo al aprendizado (escritura) apoyará a docentes y estudiantes en cursos intensivos integrados y escritos. Esta posición se basa en el campus de Chicago. Responsabilidades esenciales Tutor para cursos de educación general e inglés así como habilidades académicas generales (formatización APA así como tomando notas, lectura y estrategias de gestión del tiempo). Proporcionar soporte por escrito para cursos importantes con componentes de escritura sustanciales. Una (1+) + experiencia de un año con estudiantes de diversos orígenes y habilidades; conocimiento específico de las necesidades de los estudiantes multilingües y multidialéctal. Experiencia en apoyo a la escritura de posgrado / doctorado preferido. Declaración de inclusión NLU Universidad Nacional Louis está profundamente comprometida a servir a su comunidad, avanzar e equidad, y garantizar que todos los individuos son bienvenidos y valorados. Estamos para fomentar una cultura donde la diversidad, equidad y acciones dedicadas permanecen bajo el control de quienes somos. Estas son más que palabras auténticas: nos llevan dentro de cada comunidad. Nuestro objetivo es inspirar y empoderar a los empleados de NLU y miembros de la comunidad para cultivar un entorno en el que nos enfoquemos colectivamente en elevar y avanzar nuestra cultura institucional. Compensación y Beneficios En National Louis University, ofrecemos a nuestros empleados un ambiente innovador para trabajar juntos e inspirar las ideas que harán impacto. A medida que nuestro entorno externo cambia, se brindan a nuestros trabajadores las oportunidades y herramientas necesarias para crecer tanto personalmente como profesionalmente para mantenerse exitosos. Los empleados y dependientes de NTU se les ofrece una amplia gama de beneficios, incluidos pero no limitados a los beneficios del seguro de salud, beneficios de jubilación, tiempo libre pagado y oportunidades educativas. Se puede encontrar información adicional sobre beneficios al personal a tiempo completo aquí. El rango salarial para este puesto es de $38,443 a $53,820 por año. Las decisiones de compensación dependen de los hechos y posición de cada candidato. Por favor, cubre la solicitud de licencia según la ley, incluyendo, sin limitaciones presupuestarias (NJ-L-180), pero también considera los siguientes factores relacionados con su experiencia laboral:
National Louis is a 135+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity from its inception. As an institution, we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and superior student service. We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our hard-working community is based on collaboration and respect for all team members and students.
Overview
The Learning Support Specialist (Writing) plays a critical role in supporting NLU students by encouraging students to take an active role in their education and empowering them to become independent, lifelong learners. The primary responsibility is to tutor students in the fundamental skills of writing, grammar, reading, APA formatting, and other academic skills at the Chicago campus and online. Tutoring occurs through one‑on‑one appointments and in small workshops utilizing various modes, including in‑person, by phone, as well as via email and video conferencing software. The Learning Support Specialist will help monitor and communicate the progress of student writing and reading skills, reach out to at‑risk students, and accurately track student tutoring usage. The Learning Support Specialist responsibilities also include scheduled hours in Study Tables to ensure seamless access to resources for students and promoting and facilitating Learning Support event and workshop offerings to students, faculty, and other stakeholders. Finally, the Learning Support Specialist (Writing) will support faculty and students in embedded and writing intensive courses. This position is based at the Chicago campus.
Essential Responsibilities
Tutor for general education and English courses as well as general academic skills (APA formatting as well as note‑taking, reading, and time management strategies). Provide writing support for major courses with substantial writing components. Monitor student academic progress and promote usage of tutoring services.
Collaborate with faculty to support at‑risk students. Conduct class visits at the beginning of each term, respond to faculty alerts, and provide embedded support in online and blended courses.
Create and present writing workshops/webinars and create asynchronous resources to support students in their English and writing intensive classes to improve their academic skills.
Contribute to strategic plan‑affiliated projects and support departmental promotional efforts with guidance of Learning Support leadership.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications, or other related field. Master's Degree preferred.
One (1+) plus year experience teaching or tutoring in diverse modalities (hybrid/blended, online).
One (1+) plus year prior teaching or tutoring experience in writing and knowledge of writing pedagogy and instructional practice, particularly in writing and reading.
One (1+) plus year experience with students of diverse backgrounds and abilities; specific knowledge of the needs of multilingual and multidialectal students.
Experience in graduate/doctoral writing support preferred.
NLU Inclusion Statement
National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio‑economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.
Compensation And Benefits
At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Opportunities. Additional information regarding full‑time staff benefits can be found here.
The salary range of the grade for this position is $38,443 to $53,820 annually. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Offers are based on multiple factors permitted by law, including but not limited to: budgetary considerations, job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, market considerations, tenure and standing with the university (applicable to current employees), and internal equity.
Application Instructions
Please include the following along with your application:
Resume (Required)
Cover Letter (Required)
Current NLU employees please also submit an Internal Posting Form
#J-18808-Ljbffr
In Summary: The Learning Support Specialist (Writing) plays a critical role in supporting NLU students . The primary responsibility is to tutor students in the fundamental skills of writing, grammar, reading, APA formatting, and other academic skills . Tutoring occurs through one‑on‑one appointments and in small workshops . This position is based at the Chicago campus .
En Español: Quiénes somos: National Louis es una universidad de más de 135 años que se ha basado en los valores de innovación, acceso, excelencia y equidad desde sus inicios. Como institución, creemos en proporcionar acceso a oportunidades educativas y que la educación es nuestra mayor palanca para la movilidad social y económica. Somos una comunidad centrada en estudiantes comprometida con la mejora continua y el servicio superior al estudiante. Creemos que mediante la educación podemos empoderar el cambio y construir comunidades saludables. Las responsabilidades del Especialista en Apoyo al Aprendizaje también incluyen horas programadas en las Tablas de Estudio para garantizar el acceso fluido a los recursos para los estudiantes y promover y facilitar las ofertas de eventos y talleres de apoyo al aprendizaje para estudiantes, profesores y otras partes interesadas. Finalmente, el especialista en apoyo al aprendizado (escritura) apoyará a docentes y estudiantes en cursos intensivos integrados y escritos. Esta posición se basa en el campus de Chicago. Responsabilidades esenciales Tutor para cursos de educación general e inglés así como habilidades académicas generales (formatización APA así como tomando notas, lectura y estrategias de gestión del tiempo). Proporcionar soporte por escrito para cursos importantes con componentes de escritura sustanciales. Una (1+) + experiencia de un año con estudiantes de diversos orígenes y habilidades; conocimiento específico de las necesidades de los estudiantes multilingües y multidialéctal. Experiencia en apoyo a la escritura de posgrado / doctorado preferido. Declaración de inclusión NLU Universidad Nacional Louis está profundamente comprometida a servir a su comunidad, avanzar e equidad, y garantizar que todos los individuos son bienvenidos y valorados. Estamos para fomentar una cultura donde la diversidad, equidad y acciones dedicadas permanecen bajo el control de quienes somos. Estas son más que palabras auténticas: nos llevan dentro de cada comunidad. Nuestro objetivo es inspirar y empoderar a los empleados de NLU y miembros de la comunidad para cultivar un entorno en el que nos enfoquemos colectivamente en elevar y avanzar nuestra cultura institucional. Compensación y Beneficios En National Louis University, ofrecemos a nuestros empleados un ambiente innovador para trabajar juntos e inspirar las ideas que harán impacto. A medida que nuestro entorno externo cambia, se brindan a nuestros trabajadores las oportunidades y herramientas necesarias para crecer tanto personalmente como profesionalmente para mantenerse exitosos. Los empleados y dependientes de NTU se les ofrece una amplia gama de beneficios, incluidos pero no limitados a los beneficios del seguro de salud, beneficios de jubilación, tiempo libre pagado y oportunidades educativas. Se puede encontrar información adicional sobre beneficios al personal a tiempo completo aquí. El rango salarial para este puesto es de $38,443 a $53,820 por año. Las decisiones de compensación dependen de los hechos y posición de cada candidato. Por favor, cubre la solicitud de licencia según la ley, incluyendo, sin limitaciones presupuestarias (NJ-L-180), pero también considera los siguientes factores relacionados con su experiencia laboral: