Learning Specialist

🇺🇸 Piscataway, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $68K - $101K 💻 Instructional Design 🗓️ June 19th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is hiring a Learning Specialist. The role entails providing learning assistance to students within the Office for Development and Academic Success in the Sciences (ODASIS), supporting students through personalized academic plans, career advising, and mentoring, and developing programs to improve recruitment, retention, and graduation rates. The Learning Specialist also hires, trains, and supervises peer Supplemental Instructors to support student success in science disciplines.

Highlights

Provide one-on-one learning assistance and mentoring to students in the sciences.

Develop strategies and programs to enhance student recruitment, retention, and graduation.

Hire, train, and supervise peer Supplemental Instructors for academic support sessions and study halls.

Utilize skills in communication and computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Require a Bachelor's degree in biology or related field, with at least two years of experience in academic support services.

Preferred candidates hold a Master's degree in biology, higher education, or related field.

Salary range from $68,278 to $100,509 depending on qualifications and experience.

Full-time position with 37.5 standard hours per week and exempt FLSA status.

Work within the Office for Development and Academic Success in the Sciences (ODASIS) program focused on supporting students in science and mathematics.