ATSU - Learning Advisor - CA

A.T. Still University is seeking applications for a Learning Advisor in Santa Maria, California. The purpose of this position is to enrich student learning by helping students identify performance obstacles and strategies to improve their learning outcomes. Substantial time will be spent providing an assessment of learning preferences and existing skills and advising students on developing effective learning techniques tailored to individual needs. Coordinating student, faculty, and staff resources, including testing services for students with accommodations and tutoring services, to enhance student performance is essential. Another key function is assisting the Disability Resources Academic Adjustments committee in the provision of accommodations as protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

• Provide one-on-one, individualized student advisement for improved academic performance, such as developing effective learning strategies, self-regulatory behaviors, time management skills, and test-taking skills
• Assess student learning preferences and existing study skills
• Assist students in developing study plans, including board exams and remedial exams
• Recruit, train, and coordinate peer tutors, and coordinate external tutoring specialists as needed
• Make referrals as appropriate, especially to mental health wellness counselors for students with personal, emotional, behavioral, or family issues, and to disability resources staff for students with disabilities
• Accept referrals from faculty and from the University promotion boards
• Develop and deliver group presentations/seminars relevant to academic success and for promotion of Learning & Disability Resources services Provide effective electronic and web-based services
• Provide one-on-one, individualized student advisement for improved academic performance, such as developing effective learning strategies, self-regulatory behaviors, time management skills, and test-taking skills
• Assess student learning preferences and existing study skills
• Assist students in developing study plans, including board exams and remedial exams
• Recruit, train, and coordinate peer tutors, and coordinate external tutoring specialists as needed
• Make referrals as appropriate, especially to mental health wellness counselors for students with personal, emotional, behavioral, or family issues, and to disability resources staff for students with disabilities
• Accept referrals from faculty and from the University promotion boards
• Develop and deliver group presentations/seminars relevant to academic success and for promotion of Learning & Disability Resources services Provide effectively electronic and web-based services

Adult learning, learning theory, and cognitive development. Knowledge of specific, effective learning techniques to enhance student academic performance. Knowledge of various assessments of learning preferences. Knowledge of test-taking strategies. Knowledge and ability to proctor written and digital exams, ensuring exam security, compliance with school policies, and accommodations when necessary. Knowledge of effective and efficient management of peer tutoring programs. Knowledge of effective communication strategies appropriate for different audiences (students, faculty, staff, and community partners). Understanding of process and strategies effective in creating lasting collaborative and cooperative relationships both on and off campus. Working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Master’s degree in advising, psychology, education, social science, or related field
• Three to five years' experience working one-on-one with professional graduate education students in an academic advising, educational counseling, success coaching, skills training, mentoring, and/or teaching capacity.
• Windows or Mac computer skills.
• Assessment of learning preferences and strategies.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking/presentation skills.
• Time/priority management and organization.
• Self-direction and self-regulation.
• Wellness management.
• Compassionate, committed to education and life-long learning, discrete/confidential, patient, proactive/assertive, appreciative of diversity.