Learning Specialist

Position Details

Position Information

Quick Link https://llcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/9393 Position Title Learning Specialist Full Time or Part Time Full Time Months Worked Per Year

11

Hours Worked Per Week

40

Work Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. One evening per week, work hours are extended to 6:00 p.m.

Remote Work Availability No Job Description Summary

Make an impact by helping students unlock their full potential!

The Learning Specialist provides individualized academic support across disciplines by teaching effective learning strategies that strengthen study skills, academic confidence, and overall course success. The position helps students navigate essential academic technologies, delivers workshops that promote college success, and collaborates with faculty and campus partners to support student learning. Learning Specialists offer flexible support in person, online, and at outreach centers to ensure equitable access for all students.

This is an 11-month position with scheduled unpaid breaks of two weeks between the spring and summer sessions and two weeks between the summer and fall sessions.

As a staff member at LLCC, you can look forward to 23 paid holidays a year, including 2 weeks at the end of the calendar year and one week in March for mid-semester break; 12 Fridays off in the summer; and 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and starting with 15 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Staff can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. You can view all benefits on our website. Come join our team and experience success at LLCC!

Starting salary is likely to be between $51,498 and $59,888 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education, training, experience, and skills.

LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Student-centered approach to service.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct holistic assessments of students and promote growth mindset approaches to complex situations.
• Ability to tutor in a wide range of disciplines, including, but not limited to, the sciences, social sciences, the humanities, workforce, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service experience that demonstrate an ability to work with diverse populations.
• Detail orientation, good leadership skills, conflict resolution skills, strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills, multi-tasking capabilities, good time management skills, and ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Basic knowledge of computer word processing, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to embrace new and emerging technology to enhance student support

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Teaching or tutoring experience at the high school or collegiate level
• Strong work ethic and an understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and relate well with students, faculty and administration

Physical Requirements Position Salary Starting salary is likely to be between $51,498 and $59,888 per year with an excellent benefits package.

Requisition Detail Information

Open Date 05/04/2026 Last Day to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will be open until filled: however, applications must be received on or before May 19, 2026 to be considered during the initial review window. In-person interviews for this position are anticipated to begin June 10, 2026 with an anticipated start date of July 6, 2026.

Transcripts are required for this position and should be uploaded to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.

If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.

Lincoln Land Community College

ATTN: Human Resources

P.O. Box 19256

Springfield, IL 62794

Job Duties

Description of Job Duty

Conduct individualized learning assessments to identify each student's needs, goals, and barriers. Collaborate with students to determine next steps, strengthen learning habits, promote accountability, and connect them with appropriate academic support resources (e.g. personnel, technologies, learning materials, etc.).

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Provide holistic academic support by teaching and modeling effective college-level learning strategies, "learn-how-to-learn" skills, time management, reading strategies, test preparation, and other success techniques to build independent and confident learners.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Assist students in applying learning strategies to specific course content by providing tutoring across various disciplines, offering clear explanations, reviewing assignments, helping them apply concepts, reinforcing foundational academic skills, and engaging students in active participation to strengthen understanding and academic confidence.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Support students in navigating essential learning technologies - including the LMS (e.g. Canvas), digital course materials, publisher platforms, and online tools - to ensure they can access and engage with coursework effectively.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Incorporate accessibility-conscious practices into academic support by offering alternative learning approaches, adapted study strategies, supported reading, or similar instructional methods that help all students fully engage in their coursework.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Design, prepare, and deliver workshops, seminars, and class presentations - both general and content-specific - that promote academic success skills and increase awareness of Learning Center resources and strengthen campus and student engagement.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Collaborate with faculty to understand student learning challenges, aligning academic support practices with course expectations, and ensure consistent communication that enhances student progress across disciplines.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Provide individualized learning support for students in academic difficulty by coordinating with faculty and Student Services, maintaining appropriate documentation of student interactions, and communicating progress updates as needed.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Serve as a knowledgeable resource on college-level learning strategies, academic services, and student support tools, referring students to additional assistance - such as tutoring, additional academic support services, library resources, campus services, or external materials - as appropriate.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Deliver flexible academic support in multiple formats - including in-person, online (e.g., Teams, email, Canvas shell), and at Outreach Centers.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Maintain accurate and up-to-date availability in the college's scheduling platform (e.g., Achieve) by managing personal schedules, ensuring proper integration with Microsoft Outlook, and promptly updating any changes to availability, cancellations, or adjustments in service hours.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Use Microsoft Teams and other internal communication tools to coordinate with colleagues, and communicate with students regarding appointment preparation, reminders, changes, or expectations - via email, phone, or the college's texting system - while ensuring a welcoming experience by greeting students and confirming appointment details at the start of each session.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Assist in promoting Learning Center programs and services to students, faculty, and staff through outreach, events, presentations, and active engagement in campus initiatives.

Essential Duty? No Description of Job Duty

Maintain a continuous program of self-directed professional development regarding learning theory, instructional techniques, and academic support practices to ensure high-quality service to students.

Essential Duty? No Description of Job Duty

Contribute to college planning and assessment efforts by developing annual work-unit objectives aligned with institutional priorities. Participate on college committees and perform other duties as needed to support departmental and institutional goals.

Essential Duty? No

Reference Requests

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Reference Request Details

Require Applicants to submit references for this position? Yes Last day a reference provider can submit a recommendation Minimum number of references 3 Maximum number of references Applicant Special Instructions

Please provide the names of three people with whom you have worked or trained who have knowledge of your work-related abilities. Relatives are not acceptable references. Please include at least one current or previous supervisor.

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Have you ever been employed with LLCC before? If yes, please provide details.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you legally eligible for employment in the United States and can you provide proof upon hire?

• Yes

• No

• • LLCC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment Visa status (e.g. H1B Visa status)? LLCC is not an E-Verify employer.

• Yes

• No

• • Do you possess a bachelor's degree?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Miscellaneous 1
• Transcripts 2