Educational Opportunity Program Learning Specialist - Grant-Funded (PT)
Location: Utica, NY
Job Type: Part-Time, 12-Month
This is a grant-funded position. Grant-funded positions expire either at the end of the stated term or whenever funding for the position ceases.
Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.
The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking an Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Learning Specialist in our Student Life division. The EOP Learning Specialist will work with EOP students individually and in small groups to assist students in enhancing their study skills, academic strategies, organization, and time management skills while sharing best practices that will illuminate their path to academic success. They will facilitate weekly group study sessions throughout the semester.
Key responsibilities for this position include:
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Administers self-assessments and develops time management plans and individualized study plans;
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Develops academic success programming for students;
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Supports students who need additional support or who are not meeting the College’s academic expectations and plan individual and group meetings to assist them with getting back on track.
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Assesses student progress and reports to the Director;
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Facilitates study sessions;
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Collaborates with EOP staff to develop academic skills workshops;
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Other related duties as assigned by the Director.
Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 9:00am - 4:00pm with occasional evenings & weekends
Hours per week: 25
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Development, Sociology, or Education or related field
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One (1) year program experience in delivering academic support services
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Effective verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
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Master's degree
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One (1) year of teaching experience
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Experience with engaging a diverse population with their learning process
Additional Information:
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.
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Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
We encourage applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have transferable skills to apply. If you have related experience that may not align perfectly with the job description, we’d still like to hear from you.
To learn more about MVCC, our culture, and employee benefits, please visit: https://www.mvcc.edu/about/discover
Special Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.
Salary: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
For full consideration, apply by: 7/13/2026
Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, different abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.