Coordinator/Learning Specialist

About the role

The Coordinator/Learning Specialist will work with colleagues in the Academic Support Program for Student Athletes (ASPSA) to meet the academic support needs of student-athletes while providing intensive, individualized learning support.

Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with the Associate Director/Learning Specialist to manage and implement the Learning Enhancement Program for student athletes, including those with diagnosed educationally-impacting disabilities.
• Provide intensive academic support and learning assistance to student-athletes.
• Directly monitor, academic coach, and structure study halls for selected underprepared students as recommended by Academic Coordinators.
• Teach learning strategies, organization, test-taking, note-taking, and other academic success skills to groups of student-athletes.
• Aid in planning for USC 103 and USC 104 transition courses for first-year student-athletes.
• Assist with the oversight, training, and ongoing professional development of the staff in ASPSA’s Academic Mentor Program.
• Provide consistent and frequent feedback to Academic Coordinators regarding the progress of identified student-athletes.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Post-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor’s degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.
• Experience providing intensive academic support and academic skill building to students.
• Demonstrated ability to teach learning strategies to high school or college students.
• Demonstrated ability to work with underprepared students in a one-on-one setting.
• Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of effective learning strategies, motivational techniques, and study skill development.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and handle confidential information with discretion and according to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) guidelines.
• Knowledge of regulations and laws associated with disabilities in higher education.
• Experience in the use of technology to accomplish academic or instructional tasks.
• Higher education and/or college athletics experience.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience: Require post-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor’s degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.
• Other Required Qualifications: Experience providing intensive academic support and academic skill building to students; Demonstrated ability to teach learning strategies to high school or college students; Demonstrated ability to work with underprepared students in a one-on-one setting; Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of effective learning strategies, motivational techniques, and study skill development; Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with individuals from a variety of backgrounds; Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and handle confidential information with discretion and according to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) guidelines; Knowledge of regulations and laws associated with disabilities in higher education; Experience in the use of technology to accomplish academic or instructional tasks; Higher education and/or college athletics experience; Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Preferred Qualifications: N/A

Skills

• N/A

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retailer Programs
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance