Learning Support Specialist - Nursing

The Learning Support Specialist plays a key role in fostering academic success and skill development across the College and the broader health system. This position provides individualized and group learning support, reinforces course content, and assists students in developing strong study, problem-solving, and foundational skills. In addition to academic tutoring, the role supports hands-on learning in the skills and simulation labs, ensuring a well-prepared, organized, and student-centered laboratory environment.

This role is designed to help students become confident, independent learners while supporting faculty in delivering high-quality educational experiences.

Academic Learning Support

• →Provide subject-specific assistance through scheduled and drop-in tutoring sessions.
• →Clarify and reinforce concepts taught in class; assist students with problem-solving, application, and study strategies.
• →Tailor learning support to diverse learning styles, backgrounds, and student needs.
• →Use effective questioning and active listening techniques to assess understanding and guide students toward independent mastery.
• →Help students strengthen critical thinking, organization, and academic confidence.
• →Maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and professional learning environment.
• →Make referrals to academic, personal, or community resources as appropriate.

• For RNs: Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing
• For LPNs: Graduation from a School of Practical Nursing
• Active NYS Registered Nurse licensure [OR] Active NYS Licensed Practical Nurse licensure

• Experience in a clinical, laboratory, or academic support setting
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse learners
• Demonstrates sound judgment, adaptability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Maintains knowledge of tutoring best practices, learning support strategies, and basic laboratory procedures
• Creates a positive, student-centered environment and models professionalism and ethical practice

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.