Learning Specialist

SUNY Broome Community College is seeking a full-time, 12-month, in-person Learning Specialist to support the academic success, persistence, and retention of students participating in the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). EOP is a New York State- funded program that provides access, academic support and financial assistance to first-time, full-time students who show promise for succeeding in college but who may need additional support throughout their time at SUNY Broome. The College proudly serves 83 EOP students on its campus.

The EOP Learning Specialist provides individualized and small-group academic support to EOP students, with a particular focus on developing effective study skills, academic strategies, organization, time management, and other skills that contribute to college success. The Learning Specialist will help students identify barriers to academic progress, develop strategies for overcoming those barriers, and build the skills and confidence necessary to become increasingly independent and successful learners. The EOP Learning Specialist will facilitate weekly evening group study sessions throughout the academic year and develop academic support programming responsive to the needs of EOP students.

The EOP Learning Specialist will also play a key role in the EOP academic intervention and early alert process. This position will monitor EOP student academic flags generated through the College's early alert system, conduct timely outreach and follow- up, assess identified concerns, develop appropriate intervention strategies, and connect students with campus resources and support services. The Learning Specialist will collaborate with EOP counselors, faculty, advisors, and other campus partners to provide coordinated support and monitor student progress following intervention. Appropriate documentation of outreach, interventions, referrals, and follow-up will be maintained to support effective case management and program assessment.

In addition, the EOP Learning Specialist will work with EOP pre-freshmen during the Summer Advancement Academy to administer academic and learning self-assessments and use the information gathered to develop individualized time management and study plans. The Learning Specialist will facilitate the EOP Pre-Freshmen Seminar during the Summer Advancement Academy and assist students in developing the academic habits, strategies, and skills necessary for a successful transition to college.

This position reports to the EOP Director. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with and provide culturally responsive, student-centered support to a diverse student population, including students who may be navigating significant academic, financial, personal, and institutional barriers to college success. This position follows a typical Monday through Friday work schedule, with occasional evenings and weekends as necessary to support student success.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individualized and small-group academic support to EOP students focused on study skills, academic strategies, time management, organization, goal setting, test preparation, and other skills necessary for college success.
• Develop and implement individualized academic success plans, including time management, study strategies, organization, and other interventions based on student needs and academic performance.
• Monitor EOP student academic progress and early alert flags and conduct timely outreach, follow-up, and intervention with students identified as experiencing academic difficulty or who are not meeting the College's academic expectations.
• Coordinate academic interventions and referrals by connecting students with appropriate EOP, campus, and community resources and collaborating with EOP counselors, faculty, Academic Advising, tutoring and learning support services, and other campus partners.
• Document and monitor student outreach and interventions, including student contacts, action plans, referrals, and follow-up, and use information gathered to support coordinated student services and assess intervention effectiveness.
• Facilitate weekly EOP Study Sessions throughout the academic year and develop strategies to promote student engagement and participation in academic support services.
• Collaborate with EOP staff to develop and facilitate academic skills workshops throughout the academic year and during the EOP Pre-Freshmen Summer Advancement Academy.
• Administer and interpret academic and learning self-assessments for EOP pre- freshmen and use assessment results to develop individualized study strategies, time management plans, and other academic success strategies.
• Develop and facilitate the EOP Pre-Freshmen Seminar during the EOP Summer Advancement Academy, with emphasis on college transition, academic expectations, study strategies, time management, organization, critical thinking, help-seeking, and other skills necessary for collegiate success.
• Assess and evaluate the effectiveness of academic support services through student progress data, early alert information, participation data, student feedback, and other appropriate measures, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Maintain appropriate student records and documentation in accordance with College policies and applicable confidentiality requirements.
• Participate in EOP meetings, professional development, campus committees, and student success initiatives that support the academic success, retention, persistence, and graduation of EOP students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the EOP Director.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Development, Sociology, Education, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• One (1) year of teaching experience.
• Experience working with special needs students is desirable.
• One (1) year program administrative experience is desirable, preferably with experience in delivering academic support services.
• The successful candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with engaging a diverse population in their learning process is desired.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship from the employer.

Additional Information:

The minimum annual salary for this position is $67,353. Salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Offers of employment will be conditional based upon the results of a satisfactory, required pre-employment Standard Background Check.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Instructions:

For best consideration, application materials should be received no later than Friday, December 4, 2026.

SUNY Broome will continue to accept and review applications until the position is filled.

Please attach a letter of interest, resume, and the name, address, and phone number of three (3) references to:

URL: http://sunybroome.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=206171

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