The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
LEARNING SPECIALIST I
🇺🇸 Rio Grande Valley, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Learning & Development
🗓️ July 31st, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring a Learning Specialist I. The role involves managing the daily operations of the assigned tutorial center, including supervising staff and tutoring students, while also coordinating center activities, developing learning materials, and conducting outreach and training.
Highlights
- Manages staffing needs including hiring, scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of temporary staff.
- Tutors individuals or small groups and develops learning skills.
- Conducts training sessions for part-time staff and holds orientations/workshops to promote the tutorial center.
- Creates and selects tutorial materials and designs promotional brochures for both physical and digital use.
- Prepares reports for department director and collaborates with faculty and staff for outreach.
- Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must have a Bachelor's degree related to the tutorial center field and at least one year of relevant experience working with academically underprepared students.
- Preferred experience includes teaching and supervision.
- Position may require working nights, weekends, and some travel.
- Salary is commensurate with experience and the role is full-time and exempt.
LEARNING SPECIALIST I Full Description
Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
Edinburg: (956)665-2451
Brownsville: (956) 882-8205
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Staff Recruitment: careers@utrgv.edu
School of Medicine Recruitment: SOMCareers@utrgv.edu
Graduate Assistantships: assistantships@utrgv.edu
Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.edu
College of Sciences Office of the Dean: cos@utrgv.edu
College of Education and P-16 Integration: cep@utrgv.edu
College of Fine Arts: cofa@utrgv.edu
College of Liberal Arts: liberalarts@utrgv.edu
Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu
LEARNING SPECIALIST I
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
*Date of Birth
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
*Date of Birth
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number | SRGV8409
Working Title | LEARNING SPECIALIST I
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Department | The Learning Center
FTE | 1.0
FLSA | Exempt
Scope of Job | Manages the day to day operation of the assigned tutorial center, including all staffing needs and tutors students.
Description of Duties | Responsible for the management of assigned temporary staff, including supervision, hiring, scheduling, and evaluation. Tutors individuals or small groups and identifies and develops learning skills. Conducts trainings for part-time staff on an established schedule. Coordinates daily center procedures and materials for student use. Staff assigned to a department other than the Learning Center will offer services in alignment with the centralized department. Conducts orientations and workshops to advertise center to campus community, and other entities. Creates or selects tutorial center materials for employee and student use. Meets with faculty and staff members to advertise tutorial center services. Designs brochures and print materials to advertise center in physical and digital environments. Prepares departmental reports for director and faculty. Opens and closes assigned tutorial center. Attends departmental and university-wide meetings. Coordinates university community outreach activities related to concentration area and orientations in collaboration with other staff members and faculty members. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received | General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given | Direct supervision of assigned temporary support staff.
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university related to the assigned tutorial center.
Preferred Education | None.
Licenses/Certifications | None.
Required Experience | One (1) year of experience working with academically underprepared students or performing tasks related to the duties stated.
Preferred Experience | Experience in teaching and supervision.
Equipment | Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office environment.
Other | May be required to work night and/ or weekends. Some travel might be required. May manage and/or supervise staff, labs, programs, or activities on multiple locations. Organizational abilities to manage diverse and simultaneous projects. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to generate and develop learning material.
Physical Capabilities | N/A
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 07/22/2025
Grant Funded Position | No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date |
Working Title | LEARNING SPECIALIST I
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Department | The Learning Center
FTE | 1.0
FLSA | Exempt
Scope of Job | Manages the day to day operation of the assigned tutorial center, including all staffing needs and tutors students.
Description of Duties | Responsible for the management of assigned temporary staff, including supervision, hiring, scheduling, and evaluation. Tutors individuals or small groups and identifies and develops learning skills. Conducts trainings for part-time staff on an established schedule. Coordinates daily center procedures and materials for student use. Staff assigned to a department other than the Learning Center will offer services in alignment with the centralized department. Conducts orientations and workshops to advertise center to campus community, and other entities. Creates or selects tutorial center materials for employee and student use. Meets with faculty and staff members to advertise tutorial center services. Designs brochures and print materials to advertise center in physical and digital environments. Prepares departmental reports for director and faculty. Opens and closes assigned tutorial center. Attends departmental and university-wide meetings. Coordinates university community outreach activities related to concentration area and orientations in collaboration with other staff members and faculty members. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received | General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given | Direct supervision of assigned temporary support staff.
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university related to the assigned tutorial center.
Preferred Education | None.
Licenses/Certifications | None.
Required Experience | One (1) year of experience working with academically underprepared students or performing tasks related to the duties stated.
Preferred Experience | Experience in teaching and supervision.
Equipment | Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office environment.
Other | May be required to work night and/ or weekends. Some travel might be required. May manage and/or supervise staff, labs, programs, or activities on multiple locations. Organizational abilities to manage diverse and simultaneous projects. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to generate and develop learning material.
Physical Capabilities | N/A
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 07/22/2025
Grant Funded Position | No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date |
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement | It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants | Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Additional Information | UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/47905
Special Instructions to Applicants | Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Additional Information | UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/47905
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you a current UTRGV employee?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
- Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
- Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- * Please select your highest level of completed education.
- 6th grade education
- 10th grade education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
- Masters Degree from an accredited university
- Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
- None of the above
- * Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question) - * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- Over 10 years
- * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Reference Letter 1
- Reference Letter 2
- Reference Letter 3
- Certifications and Licenses
- Training Certificates
- Other Document
- List of 3 References
- Unofficial Transcripts 2
- Unofficial Transcripts 3
- Letter of Interest
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Additional Document
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