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Learning Specialist / Tutoring Coordinator

columbia, sc • Posted 6 days ago
Onsite Part Time Education
Posting Details
Posting Summary
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Posting Number
STA00615PO26
Job Family
Enrollment Management
Job Function
Student Services
USC Market Title
Student Services Program Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title
Job Level
P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)
Learning Specialist / Tutoring Coordinator
Campus
Columbia
Work County
Richland
College/Division
Athletics
Department
ATH Department of Athletics
State Pay Range
G08
USC Market Range
MRE - $48,726 $59,689 $70,653
Anticipated Hiring Range
$48,726 - Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37.5
Work Schedule
  • Typically Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.
  • Willing to work a flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of the department.
Basis
12 months
Job Search Category
Student Services
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Serves as Learning Specialist/Tutor Coordinator reporting to the Director of Enrichment Services. Work in conjunction with academic advisors to assist student-athletes with various needs as they relate to academics. Primary purpose is to advise and assist a specific segment of students in need of additional support services, to include at-risk, under prepared or learning disabled individuals. Advise on course selection and assist with academic preparation based on each individual student-athlete's strengths and needs. Assist with student-athlete recruiting events and orientation. This position is responsible for the recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training and scheduling all tutors and academic coaches (part time and graduate student positions) for all other aspects of tutoring.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree plus one year of experience or a bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience, or equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.
  • Collegiate experience is strongly preferred; experience with student-athletes is highly desirable.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Ability to work with a diverse student-athlete population and communicate effectively with students, professors, peers and parents.
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Prioritize work tasks and handle multiple tasks quickly and efficiently.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Provide student services to assigned teams, to include academic support, liaison to faculty, administrators and coaches regarding student-athletes' academic matters, progress reports, production and dissemination of progress reports, referrals, class schedules, academic success plans. Facilitate the use of diagnostic tests for proper placement of students in freshman-level courses, communicate with student-athletes regarding scholarships and awards. Participate in student-athlete new orientations and screenings.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
35
Job Duty
Manage the tutor and mentor programs at the direction of the Director of Enrichment Services. Plan, coordinate and implement tutor and mentor employee training, observations and evaluations. Work with tutor and mentor coordinators to determine appropriate training topics, plan appointment observation schedules and implement methods of evaluation each semester. Provide academic coach trainings.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
25
Job Duty
Serve as college liaison. Keep academic unit abreast of changes in major requirements, major change deadlines and other pertinent information. Attend departmental meetings as needed to acquire departmental updates. Meet with college certification officials to discuss progress of our student-athletes. Prepare EOS (End of Semester) reports to be used for departmental budgeting.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
10
Job Duty
Provide assistance to coaching staffs regarding recruiting (meeting with parents, potential recruits, conducting recruiting presentations, etc.), generally occurring after normal business hours. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Enrichment and the senior Associate AD of Academics in the daily operations of the CARES (Carolina Academic Resources and Enrichment Services) office. Perform any special projects as assigned.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
20
Job Duty
Serve as the professional staff member on duty in order to close the building at 9:00pm, generally twice a month, and 1 Sunday per semester. Assist with evening study halls.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
5
Job Duty
Attend summer orientations to share resources offered by Enrichment Services. Assist with textbook sorting and distribution. Serve as liaison for at least one Dodie Academic Center Committee.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
No
Hazardous weather category
Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Job Open Date
08/13/2026
Job Close Date
09/27/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by September 27, 2026.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
  • Health and Life Insurance
  • Retirement Programs
  • Paid Tuition
  • Dependent Scholarships
  • Annual Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Professional Development Opportunities

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