The Academics for Student Athletes is seeking a Learning Specialist 1. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
Academics for Student Athletes (ASA) is committed to providing holistic and inclusive academic support for student-athletes. ASA aims to empower, teach, and champion student-athletes through graduation and beyond. ASA Team values include: community, service, well-being, and learning.
The Learning Specialist works collaboratively with colleagues in Academics for Student Athletes (ASA) and across campus to meet the academic support needs of selected student-athletes from a variety of sport programs. The Learning Specialist works intentionally with Academic Counselors to oversee and implement an individualized education plan for select student-athletes who present academic risk factors and/or learning disabilities. Most commonly, this involves aiding with time management strategies, general study skills building, tutoring assistance, and active utilization of cognitive strengths to improve academic performance and efficacy. The Learning Specialist is also responsible for assisting with the understanding of course-specific content, reading comprehension, and writing development, as well as monitoring and reporting student academic progress. This position leads the implementation of the new student assessment process and supports peer educator learning and development.
This position reports to the Head Learning Specialist.
Typically requires Master's Degree in Education, Counseling or related field. 1-3 years' experience working with student athletes.
Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in education, sociology, psychology, counseling, or related field.
One year of experience working with high school or university students experiencing academic challenges, including but not limited to under-preparedness, low academic efficacy, or a diagnosed learning disability.
Experience teaching learning strategies and developing academic intervention strategies to enhance learning for academically under-prepared students and students with education-impacting disabilities.
Demonstrated experience working effectively with individuals from diverse educational, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
Strong written and oral communication, computer, and organizational skills.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
Type:
Typical office environment with some evening and weekend commitments.
Additional Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with education, training and experience
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