Part-Time Learning Support Specialist (Writing)

Overview

Who We Are:

For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we serve.

What You Will Do:

The Learning Support Specialist (Writing) plays a critical role in supporting students by encouraging active engagement in their education and empowering them to become independent, lifelong learners. This is a part-time, grant-funded position that provides individualized and small-group academic support to graduate students and undergraduate students enrolled in accelerated or advanced standing programs, with an emphasis on advanced academic writing, APA 7th edition, scholarly communication, evidence-based writing, literature reviews, critical reading, and graduate-level academic success strategies. The specialist will primarily support students in the School-Based Mental Health (SBMH) program while also providing academic support to the broader graduate and undergraduate student population as needed. The position partners with faculty to identify students who may benefit from additional academic support, collaborates with program faculty to promote student success, and connects students with appropriate university resources. This position does not provide library or reference services but collaborates with library faculty when specialized research assistance is needed.

This is a grant funded position through June 30, 2028.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small-group academic support to graduate students and undergraduate students enrolled in accelerated or advanced standing programs, with an emphasis on advanced academic writing, APA 7th edition, evidence-based writing, literature reviews, critical reading, and graduate-level academic success strategies. Monitor student progress, promote independent learning, and maintain appropriate documentation of support services.
• Collaborate with faculty to identify and support students who may benefit from academic assistance, provide embedded support for writing-intensive courses, and connect students with appropriate academic resources to promote persistence and success.
• Develop and facilitate workshops and create instructional resources that strengthen graduate-level writing, scholarly communication, research writing, APA style, and other academic success skills.
• Contribute to Learning Support initiatives, assess the effectiveness of student support services, collaborate with program leadership to enhance student success efforts, and participate in departmental projects and outreach activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Communication, or other related degree (Education, Linguistics) required
• 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
• General knowledge APA style writing and formatting
• 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 part-time staff are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, and Paid Time Off. Additional information regarding part-time staff benefits can be found here.

The wage range for this position is $19.71 to $27.60 per hour (typical workweek for this part-time position is 19 hours). 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