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University of South Carolina

Learning Strategy Specialist

🇺🇸 Columbia, SC

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $60 per Hour

💻 Instructional Design

🗓️ November 13th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of South Carolina is hiring a Learning Strategy Specialist. The role involves providing personalized learning assessments and customized learning plans for nursing students, facilitating workshops on academic success, and developing educational resources to support student learning within the College of Nursing.

Highlights
  • Provide individualized learning assessments and develop customized learning strategies for nursing students.
  • Offer one-on-one consultations, coaching sessions, and workshops on study skills, time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
  • Curate and maintain a repository of educational resources including tutorials and study guides.
  • Organize and facilitate interactive workshops and seminars to foster a supportive learning community.
  • Required qualifications include a master’s degree in education, counseling, psychology, nursing education, or a related field (preferred).
  • Previous experience in higher education, especially in nursing education, is highly preferred.
  • Part-time position, 20 hours per week with a flexible schedule.
  • Compensation is $60.00 per hour.
  • Position is within the College of Nursing at the University of South Carolina.
  • Employment is not safety-sensitive and falls under non-essential hazardous weather category.

Learning Strategy Specialist Full Description

Learning Strategy Specialist
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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.

Posting Details
 Posting Summary 
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Posting Number  | TMP01937PO25
Job Code Title  | Student Services Program Coordinator I
Advertised Title  | Learning Strategy Specialist
Campus  | Columbia
College/Division  | College of Nursing
Department  | CON College of Nursing
Salary  | $60.00
Location of Vacancy  |
Part/Full Time  | Part Time
Hours per Week  | 20
Work Schedule  | Flexible schedule
Job Search Category  | Other Professional
 
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.
 
Benefits for Temporary Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.

Position Description 
Advertised Job Summary 
Individualized Support: Provide personalized learning assessments to nursing students to identify their unique learning styles, strengths, and areas for improvement. Develop and implement customized learning plans and strategies tailored to meet the diverse needs of students, with a focus on enhancing study skills, time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Offer ongoing guidance and support to students through one-on-one consultations, coaching sessions, and workshops to promote academic success and self-directed learning.  Resource Development:Curate and maintain a repository of educational resources, including online tutorials, study guides, and interactive tools, to assist students in accessing supplementary learning materials outside the classroom.Workshop Facilitation: Organize and facilitate workshops, seminars, and training sessions on topics related to study skills, exam preparation, time management, and academic success strategies for nursing students. Create engaging and interactive learning experiences that encourage student participation and foster a supportive learning community within the College of Nursing.

Qualifications  | A master’s degree in education, counseling, psychology, nursing education, or a related field is preferred. Previous experience working in higher education, particularly within a nursing education setting, is highly preferred.
 Job Duties 
 Posting Detail Information 
Number of Vacancies  |
Desired Start Date  | 08/16/2025
Proposed End Date  |
Job Open Date  | 07/30/2025
Job Close Date  | 11/13/2025
Open Until Filled  | No
Special Instructions to Applicant  | 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.

Quicklink for Posting  | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/192262
EEO Statement  | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

 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/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL  | No
Hazardous weather category  | Non-Essential
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