# College Student Success Instructor & Learning Specialist

> ATS Institute of Technology, Nursing School · Chicago, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-21

**Salary:** USD 62,000–65,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** General Education

## Description

Are you passionate about helping students build the skills and confidence needed to succeed in college? ATS Institute of Technology is seeking a Student Success Instructor & Learning Specialist to teach our Student Success Seminar and provide academic coaching to students throughout the institution.

This position combines classroom instruction, individual and group support, and student-success programming. The ideal candidate understands how study habits, executive functioning, confidence, and accountability affect student achievement, particularly in a rigorous nursing education environment.

**Your Role**

You will design and teach Student Success Seminar, a developmental course focused on study strategies, time management, organization, test preparation, critical thinking, professional communication, resilience, and self-directed learning.

A central part of the role is helping students strengthen executive-function skills, including planning, prioritization, task initiation, sustained attention, self-monitoring, and follow-through.

You will also work with the Student Success Department to support individual students and groups identified as needing additional assistance and provide success-focused seminars to students throughout the academic year.

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Teach a course in accordance with the approved syllabus and course objectives.
-   Deliver course content in an engaging, student-centered manner consistent with the approved syllabus and learning objectives.
-   Help students create practical academic success plans and stronger systems for managing coursework and deadlines.
-   Provide individual and small-group coaching to students referred for additional support.
-   Strengthen students’ executive-function skills, including planning, prioritization, focus, task completion, and accountability.
-   Develop and present workshops on college success, study strategies, executive functioning, test anxiety, motivation, and related topics.
-   Collaborate with faculty, Student Success, and academic leadership on early intervention and student-support plans.
-   Maintain accurate records of student meetings, referrals, progress, attendance, and course performance.
-   Connect students with tutoring, advising, resources, or other services when appropriate.
-   Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and institutional activities as assigned.

**Why Join Us?**

-   Meaningful Impact: Help students develop skills that can transform their academic and professional futures.
-   Collaborative Culture: Work alongside faculty and student-support professionals committed to student achievement.
-   Program Development: Help shape academic coaching, workshops, and student-success initiatives across the institution.
-   Professional Growth: Continue developing your expertise in teaching, learning support, and higher education.

## Requirements

**What We’re Looking For**

-   **Education:** Master’s degree in education, psychology, counseling, student affairs, higher education, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
-   **Experience:** At least two years of experience in college instruction, academic coaching, tutoring, advising, student success, or a related role.
-   **Schedule:** Flexibility to support both day and evening students.
-   **Attributes:**

-   Knowledge of study strategies, executive functioning, time management, test preparation, and adult learning.
-   Strong communication, presentation, organization, and interpersonal skills.
-   Ability to manage multiple student appointments, follow-up activities, and documentation.

## Benefits

At ATS Institute of Technology, we believe our instructors deserve the same level of dedication and care that they give to their students. We’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports your well-being, professional development, and long-term success.

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $62,000 – $65,000. Compensation is subject to change at the sole discretion of the institution, based on institutional needs.

Our benefits include:

-   **Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage** designed to support your well-being so you can continue supporting others.
-   **401(k) with Employer Match** to help you plan for your future with confidence.
-   **Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Opportunities** to invest in your professional growth and keep your skills at the forefront of nursing education.
-   **Dedicated Paid Time Off** including vacation, personal, and sick days for balance and rejuvenation.
-   **Paid Holidays** to enjoy well-deserved time with loved ones.
-   **Mission-Driven Work** where your expertise directly shapes the next generation of nurses and advances the quality of patient care.

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