Learning Lab Specialist
Opening Date: March 21, 2024
Closing Date: Until filled
Closing Date: Until filled
Position: Learning Lab Specialist
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Department: Student Support Services
Job Status: Full-Time
Job Status: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Salary: $40,000 - $50,000.00 D.O.E
Salary: $40,000 - $50,000.00 D.O.E
Reports To: Director of Student Support Services
Organization and Location:
This position is located at 601 East College Drive, Winnebago, NE, 68071.
Purpose of Position:
The Learning Lab Specialist will manage the Little Priest Tribal College (LPTC) Learning Lab and assist the Director of Student Support Services (SSS) as needed. The individual will play a key role in assisting with the Learning Lab's day-to-day activities. The position will work towards meeting the mission statement and purposes of Student Support Services and the College. The work schedule is generally Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). However, some later nights (e.g., study nights) and occasional longer hours are required.
Job Responsibilities:
- Maintain timely and accurate communication with tutors and peer mentors.
- Build rapport with students who utilize the learning lab.
- Provide monthly reports summarizing Learning Lab and student activities to the Director of SSS.
- Collect data and submit to the Director of SSS regarding usage of the learning lab, including tutor usage.
- Initiate requisitions for SSS Department requisitions and follow up on invoices.
- Prepare travel request forms for SSS Department travel.
- Participate in staff development training.
- Produce and post flyers about events sponsored by SSS Department.
- Communicate with students about events through email and Facebook.
- Lead the activities sponsored by SSS.
- Provide study nights for midterms and finals.
- Travel to Sioux City and other locales to purchase needed items.
- Build and maintain relationships with faculty.
- Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Ability to balance working independently and as a team member within SSS.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality as required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Qualifications:
- Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Possess a strong desire to assist students with knowledge regarding the Ho-Chunk culture.
- Ability to work with Native American students and underserved communities.
Travel:
Occasional travel—mostly local—is required.
HOW TO APPLY:
You can visit us on the web at https://littlepriest.edu/jobs-openings/ to complete an online application and submit a cover letter, current resume, certified college transcripts, and a letter of reference. Applicants can also submit a paper application, cover letter, current resume, certified college transcripts, and a letter of reference to Human Resources, Little Priest Tribal College, P.O. Box 270, Winnebago, NE 68071 or email to angela.bates@littlepriest.edu.
*Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact LPTC through the Federal Relay System at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
At LPTC, we are committed to hiring a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are free of discrimination. Indian preference applies. All other applicants have equal opportunities for employment irrespective of their race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. LPTC will uphold these principles and ensure that this philosophy is administered appropriately. Arrangements for reasonable accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the Human Resources Office.
