Hiring: Learning Specialist Company: Florida Gulf Coast University Location: Fort Myers, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:27:53 Employment Type: Full-time / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office About the job Required Skills: •FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here. •Designs and implements academic support services that will increase retention and graduation rates of undergraduate students. •Works one-on-one or in small groups with student populations such as first-year students, student-athletes, academically at-risk students to build fundamental academic skills using direct pedagogies and appropriate learning strategies. Provides individualized academic coaching to students to promote the development of college success skills. •Develops achievement/learning plans with students and provide guidance on transferrable skills including time management, effective study strategies, schedule planning, utilizing appropriate campus resources, etc. •Facilitates learning and academic success plans for students with unique learning needs. •Serves as the first point of contact/meeting with at risk student populations and oversight/development of peer coaching case management population for student athletes. •Collaborates with Academic Success Programs team and the Hartley Academic Resource Center team regarding individual learning needs and academic progress of students. •Connects students with academic support services and programs within the Center for Academic Achievement (CAA). Qualifications: •Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Higher Education, Advising, or closely related field. •Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity. •Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable. •Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams. •Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to the position. •Knowledge of and ability to adhere to FERPA, NCAA, and Title IX regulations and requirements. •Knowledge of and ability to adhere to university student conduct regulations. •Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. •Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!