Thompson Learning Community Specialist - Omaha, United States - University of Nebraska Omaha

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Job Title Thompson Learning Community Specialist Job GradeDivision Academic Affairs College/Dept Programs Department TLC Requisition Number FTE (full-time equivalency) 100 Work Schedule M-F, 8am-5pm Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting? No remote/telecommute opportunity Appointment Term 12- 12/12 months Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?Pay Information mid-to upper 40s depending on experience, education Pay Schedule Annually FLSA Designation Exempt Position Summary The Thompson Learning Community (TLC) is designed to promote the academic success of UNO students receiving the Susan T.

Buffett Scholarship. TLC provides William H.

Thompson Scholars a sequence of common courses, academic enhancement activities, academic and personal advisement, and opportunities to connect with faculty, staff, and peers to create an inclusive, welcoming environment.

The TLC Office is a dynamic area with a great deal of student interaction. The TLC Specialist will serve as an academic and personal resource to William H. Thompson Scholars at UNO focused on helping scholars master concepts/skills necessary to successfully complete university requirements.

Specialists in TLC enhance the academic and personal development of students by advising primarily first- and second-year students, however, Specialists also provide support to any William H.

Thompson Scholar (and may support non-WHT Scholars through indirect and direct engagement with students and campus offices) in need of assistance navigating academic/administrative and personal obstacles to college completion.

The Specialists' day-to-day duties will include teaching college-ready courses and career/professionalism, overseeing programmatic aspects of the first-, and second-year experience, and supporting any students who request support.

Specialists will also engage in consultation with faculty regarding student support, maintain databases that support the program, and serve on assigned university committees and other related projects.

Job Duties Required and Preferred Qualifications Required Education Bachelor's degree in education, sociology, or related field.
Required Experience Student advisement experience to include teaching and/or workshop facilitation experience. Experience working with college students in a university environment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.


Required License/CertificationRequired Additional Qualifications:
Preferred EducationPreferred Experience Master's degree in education, sociology, or related field

Preferred License/CertificationPreferred Additional Qualifications:
Compliance Requirements Credit Check No Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check No Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment No Drug Screen No