Category:
Part-time Staff
Department:
Student Affairs
Closes:
Aug 28, 2026 - 11:59 PM EDT
Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education to prepare individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.
The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a work environment where our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan.
Title: Learning Specialist
Unit: Part-Time MCCC Professional Staff, 18.5 hours per week
Department: Academic Centers for Enrichment (ACE)
Reports to: Director of Academic Support Programs
Date: August 7, 2026
General Summary:The Academic Centers for Enrichment (ACE) promotes academic access, engagement, and achievement for the students of Middlesex Community College (MCC). Our department promotes the college's goal to create lifelong learners from all backgrounds by focusing on study skills and independent learning. At ACE, students find resources and support from peers that help to enhance their learning and academic performance. Resources such as tutoring, skill workshops, discussion workshops, and supplemental instruction are instrumental in filling critical subject and skill gaps for our student population.
The Part-Time Learning Specialist is a knowledgeable, experienced, and creative leader committed to inclusive excellence. The Learning Specialist is responsible for the oversight of tutoring for individualized and group student learning sessions in the Academic Centers for Enrichment. The Learning Specialist is responsible for training, supervising, coaching, mentoring and evaluating the ACE Student Leaders.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Train, supervise, and evaluate ACE Student Leaders in accordance with the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) Guidelines and International Center Supplemental Instruction (ICSI) Guidelines
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Provide expertise and peer tutor development training in pedagogy, study skills, and student engagement
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Develop and facilitate workshops for the professional development of our ACE Student Leaders
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Collaborate and communicate with faculty to build academic support partnerships
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Provide classroom support by offering workshops on study skills, learning strategies, and discipline specific focused topics
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Serve as a mentor to ACE Student Leaders by providing support, resources, and opportunities for development
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Use Navigate to manage student appointments and track user data
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Assist in the preparation of the college's application to maintain certification by CRLA & ICSI
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Be an ACE representative at MCC events
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Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor's Degree in Eduation or relevant field of study
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Subject knowledge supported by, or evident in, a combination of experience and education in one or more of the following areas: English, Writing, ELL, Science, Mathematics
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Experience tutoring at the secondary or post-secondary level
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Knowledge of tutoring techniques and learning strategies
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Knowledge of small group and peer tutoring methodologies
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Education or related field of study
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Experience working with community college students
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Bilingual skills, a plus
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College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certified or knowledge of program requirements
Hourly Rate: $36.55 per hour in accordance with MCC Part-Time Wage Schedule
Location: Lowell campus with occasional travel to Bedford as needed
Hours: 18.5 hours per week, most of the hours are between 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
A combination of timeframes and days of the week may be arranged based on the needs of the center and/or the learning specialist. Attendance at Friday meetings once per month from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM is required. Some summer hours are available
Expected Start Date: September 2027
Application Deadline: August 27, 2026
All applicants must apply online by submitting:
- Cover Letter
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Resume
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Names and contact information for three (3) professional references
Pre-Employment Requirements:
The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
All offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.
Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3546 or [email protected].
