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Miami University

Entrepreneurship education and hands-on startup learning

Individualized Learning Specialist

Part-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$20/hr
Junior
Bachelor's, Master's
Oxford, OH, USA
In PersonFully on-campus; ATS lists Gross Student Athlete Development Center and Oxford Campus.
EducationTutoring & Academic Support

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • Experience working with students in an educational setting is required.
  • At least one year of experience applying effective learning strategies in an educational setting is required, along with experience working with people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Experience gained during internships and/or graduate assistantships may count at half-time toward these requirements.
  • An understanding of effective learning strategies is required.
Responsibilities
  • Assess individual student learning needs.
  • Help students develop appropriate compensatory learning skills in study strategies, organization, time management, reading and writing skills, note taking, test taking, and related areas.
  • Provide consistent and systematic structure for implementing these skills.
  • Coordinate services with other on-campus academic support providers as needed and in accordance with student need.
  • Maintain an electronic summary of student progress.
  • Communicate effectively with Student-Athlete Academic Support Services staff regarding student status and progress.
  • Participate in bi-monthly staff meetings.
  • Provide one-on-one guidance to help students strengthen academic, time management, and organizational skills.
  • Assist in institutional compliance with NCAA and Conference rules and regulations.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's degree is preferred.
  • At least one year of experience working with students in higher education is preferred.
  • Possession of a teaching certificate and/or at least one year of experience providing one-on-one academic support is preferred.
  • Professional tutoring or teaching experience is a plus.
  • Certification and experience in special education are a plus.

About the company

Miami University offers the John W. Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship and the Department of Entrepreneurship within the Farmer School of Business, delivering undergraduate and graduate programs that blend coursework with hands-on, real-world learning in startup work, social entrepreneurship, and corporate innovation. Its programs connect thousands of students from every major to an entrepreneurial ecosystem on campus, using experiential projects, centers like the Center for Social Entrepreneurship, and partnership with venture-related activities to build practical skills. The school differentiates itself through award-winning programs, national rankings for entrepreneurship, and recognition as an Ohio Center of Excellence, focusing on applied research and immersive learning rather than theory alone. Its goal is to prepare students to be job-ready on day one and to equip them with the experience and connections needed to launch and manage ventures after graduation.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Oxford, Ohio

Founded

1992

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What believers are saying

  • The FY2027 budget hit $913 million, with 3% salary pool support.
  • Cleveland Clinic funding backs a joint quantum computing initiative announced June 2026.
  • New $2,500 accelerator capital, Demo Day, and startup-cincinnati ties strengthen founder recruitment.

What critics are saying

  • Miami University removed over 80 majors since 2019, including composition in 2026.
  • Regional campus applications fell from 1,377 to 1,224, pressuring Hamilton and other campuses.
  • Ohio S.B. 1 forces low-enrollment programs below five graduates, accelerating future cuts.

What makes Miami University unique

  • Miami University’s RedHawk Launch Accelerator has produced startups raising over $30 million.
  • Miami THRIVE and AI in the Majors embed workforce skills across 13 departments in 2026.
  • Miami University Polytechnic launches in Hamilton for engineering, IT, and applied biology in fall 2027.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options

Company News

Google
Jan 26th, 2023
Miami University's Redhawk Launch Accelerator selects 6 student-led companies for latest cohort

'These are revenue-generating ventures that are already making an impact on the real world, not just in Oxford but across the country.'