TEMP - Student Learning Support Specialist

We are now accepting applications for a qualified TEMP - Student Learning Support Specialist at Belmont University.

Employment Type: Temporary

Internal Job Category: Non-Exempt (Staff), Part-Time

Department: College of Nursing

Hours: 10

The Student Learning Support Specialist provides advanced, curriculum aligned instructional support to prelicensure nursing students through Student Support Services. This role delivers targeted supplemental instruction, assesses student learning needs, and collaborates closely with nursing faculty to support academic progression, clinical reasoning, and professional competency development. The position requires nursing licensure, clinical expertise, and a strong understanding of nursing education outcomes and accreditation expectations.

Primary position responsibilities:

• Instructional Support & Supplemental Teaching: Design and deliver structured supplemental instruction focused on identified student learning gaps, including clinical reasoning, dosage calculation, professional communication, and test‑taking strategies aligned with nursing course objectives.
• Curriculum & Faculty
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with course coordinators and faculty to ensure instructional support aligns with course content, student assessment data, program learning outcomes, and accreditation standards.
• Student Assessment & Progress Monitoring: Assess individual and group student performance using academic data, course assessments, and faculty input; document progress and outcomes consistent with instructional expectations.
• Application of Professional Nursing Judgment: Utilize active RN licensure and clinical experience to guide students in applying theoretical knowledge to clinical scenarios, prioritization, and professional decision‑making.
• Academic Coaching & Learning Planning: Develop individualized learning plans for students at academic risk, incorporating evidence‑based instructional strategies to promote retention and progression.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of instructional activities, student engagement, and outcomes; provide summary reports to faculty and academic leadership as requested.
• Essential Responsibilities: The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ‑centered and student‑focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

Additional Qualifications:

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions.
• Critical Thinking: Interprets and seeks information, uses independent reasoning to diagnose the root cause of situations or issues, identifies and tests solutions and thinks beyond what is typical or customarily used. Uses information to determine benefits and impact in making decision and/or recommendations.
• Project/Program/Service Management: Ability to coordinate and administer programs/project activities and protocols. Ability to manage resources, monitor activities, and assess risks and quality issues associated with the program/project.
• Written and Oral Communications: Ability to present information to individuals or groups; ability to deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others. Ability to influence others to further the institution’s strategic objectives.
• Technical, Computer, and Software
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and basic databases and software.
• Experience working in a…