Learning Specialist (76314)

The Comprehensive Assistance Program (CAP) at Iona University is a fee-based, optional support program designed to provide individualized, comprehensive services for students with diagnosed learning disabilities, AD/HD, traumatic brain injuries, or those on the autism spectrum. CAP is committed to fostering academic success, personal growth, and independence through structured support and mentorship.Position SummaryWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Specialist to join our CAP team. This part-time position (18–29 hours per week) is scheduled during standard business hours and plays a vital role in helping students achieve their academic and personal goals through one-on-one coaching and skill development.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide individualized academic coaching and mentorship to students.Support students in developing compensatory learning strategies and effective problem-solving skills.Teach and reinforce essential academic skills, including:Organizational strategiesTime managementStudy techniquesTest-taking strategiesCritical thinking, reading, and writing skillsCollaborate with CAP team members to ensure cohesive student support.Conduct proactive outreach to students as needed.Participate in meetings with students and their instructors to clarify assignments or address academic concerns.Maintain accurate and timely electronic records of student sessions and progress.Attend and contribute to weekly staff meetings.Engage in ongoing professional development and training related to academic coaching and learning strategies.Participate in all aspects of the Summer Transition Program for incoming students.Represent CAP at university events related to student recruitment and program promotion.QualificationsExperience working with students with learning differences is highly preferred.Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.Comfortable working with and learning new technology.Job RequirementsMaster’s Degree or higher in Psychology, Counseling or similar fieldExperience teaching students with disabilities in High School or at the Post-Secondary LevelMust be able to take the initiative to assist students with problem solving and helping students to communicate with their Instructors.Must be willing to work with a structured team and be flexibleExperience tutoring or coaching students with disabilities a plusAbout Iona University/EEO LanguageFounded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona also continues to be recognized in prestigious national rankings. Most recently for 2025, Iona has been named one of the nation’s best colleges by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and others. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report recognized Iona as one of top colleges for social mobility in the country, while Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) ranked an Iona degree in the top 5 percent nationally for long-term return on investment. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business, meanwhile, is also accredited by AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide.Iona offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. For more information on our benefits and working at Iona visit the Human Resources section of our website.Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees and does not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.Do you consent to receiving text communications related to your job application via SMS from IONA UNIVERSITY, which may include autodialed and automated messages, at the mobile number provided? Message frequency may vary and applicable data rates may apply.*Yes/No * Yes NoDo you consent to receiving text communications related to your job application via SMS from IONA UNIVERSITY, which may include autodialed and automated messages, at the mobile number provided? 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