• Learning Center Instructional Specialist

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    Learning Center Instructional Specialist

    Northeast Iowa Community College

    1 Positions

    ID: 84916

    Posted On 12/05/2025

     

    Job Overview

     

    Bachelor’s degree preferred. Previous teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level preferred. Education, direct applicable experience, or a combination of both in the content area(s) of Math, Science, Nursing, Writing, Reading, and/or Study Skills required. Knowledge and experience with Northeast Iowa Community College or other community college system preferred. The successful candidate will possess the ability to engage, inspire, and challenge students through their commitment and passion for excellence in teaching and student achievement.

     

    1. Provide academic instruction and coaching within an assigned math content area for students seeking support in the Learning Center to foster student learning and improve student retention.

    2. Collaborate with credit and non-credit instructors, academic and student support services departments and staff, and others to help ensure students are provided with individualized support and the resources they need for success.

    3. Respond to student requests using active and diverse instructional strategies to facilitate student learning and support individual learning styles.

    4. Assist students in developing and applying learning and study skills.

    5. Create and deliver instructional support utilized in an individual, group, or workshop environment in a face-to-face and/or online format.

    6. Assist learners in achieving individualized goals including high school equivalency, adult literacy, English-language support, college credit and/or non-credit coursework.

    7. Establish and maintain mentoring relationships with learners to help overcome barriers to their success.

    8. Demonstrate and practice cultural sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse student population and college environment.

    9. Stay current with course material or course expectations in the specific subject area, and utilize technology, web-based resources and/or online tutoring platforms when assisting students and performing job duties.

    10. Assist students with use of college learning management systems and other web or technology resources when requested.

    11. Maintain accurate and timely records.

    12. Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the mission of NICC.

    13. Support the Learning Center mission and objectives while participating in the development and assessment of student learning outcomes.

    14. Participate in professional development activities, training and meetings to advance skills, knowledge and abilities as they relate to the position.

    15. Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues to develop successful partnerships and foster a respectful and productive work environment.

    16. Participate in activities to promote enrollment and retention of students.

    17. Develop and deliver services to promote a learner-centered environment and refer students to appropriate college resources for additional support when needed.

     

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    Nancy Creery

     

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    Job Details

    Categories

    Education

    Location

     

    Peosta, IA

     

    Job Type

     

    Employee

     

    Full/Part

     

    Part Time

     

    Pay/Salary

     

    $19.18/hour

     

    Benefits

     

    Tuition Reimbursement

    Qualifications

    Education

    Some College

    Experience

    1-2 Years

     

    Company ID

     

    1180

     

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    Start Date

     

    20251205

     

    End Date

     

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    Northeast Iowa Community College

     

    About the Company

     

    Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) serves the transfer, career and technical education needs of our region' residents, businesses and industries in a district area that encompasses eight counties and approximately 5,000 sq. miles. More than 28,400 students enroll in Business and Community Solutions courses and academic certificate, diploma and degree programs every year. NICC offers associate' degrees and general education courses that readily transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and state-of-the-art technology and lab areas that prepare students for high demand careers.

     

    The College has two primary campuses in Peosta and Calmar, and seven service locations in Cresco, Dubuque, Manchester, New Hampton, Oelwein and Waukon, that offer convenient amenities, services, educational resources and computer labs for students.

     

    As one of northeast Iowa' largest employers, the College employs 680 faculty and staff members, and the average tenure of all part-time and full-time faculty is 12 years.

     

    At Northeast Iowa Community College, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of academic excellence and community empowerment. We are committed to cultivating an environment where individuals from all walks of life feel respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.