Senior Learning Specialist

Location: Manhattan, Kansas
Type: Full-time, on-site
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. Remote or hybrid work opportunities are not available for residents of the state of Idaho.

About the Role

K-State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for a Senior Learning Specialist, a full-time, salaried, benefits-eligible position. Our mission is to foster a culture in which our student-athletes have every opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, athletically, mentally, and socially while operating an organization anchored by a genuine commitment to K-State, our supporters, and each other.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive academic support to an assigned group of student-athletes, including one-on-one tutoring and skill building, evaluating and monitoring academic plans, assisting students in developing self-advocacy skills and self-awareness, and providing appropriate referrals to the Student Access Center.
• Provide supervision and oversight for post-graduate interns, including their overall training and daily responsibilities. Offer mentorship and constructive feedback to support interns’ holistic professional and personal development.
• Provide supervision and oversight for the coordination of the Strategic Tutor Program. Assist with the recruitment, hiring, and training of strategic tutors; facilitate payroll and other HR processes. Work in tandem with the Tutor Coordinator to determine a comprehensive support schedule for the tutorial program.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in special education, educational psychology, academic advising, college student development, curriculum/instruction, or a closely related field.
• Two years of full-time experience working as a learning specialist or in a closely related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and computer proficiency.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Some evening and weekend hours required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of diagnostic placement testing/learning assessments and interpretation of disability documentation.
• Experience using Teamworks Academics, Peoplesoft, or other NCAA/University learning software.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and experience working with NCAA student-athletes with documented learning disabilities.
• Supervisory experience of student or postgraduate intern staff or a strategic tutoring program.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Retirement plan (no vesting period).
• Earned vacation and sick leave plans.
• Parental leave plan.
• Term life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Paid KSU designated holidays.
• Employer will assist with relocation costs.

For more details, visit K-State Athletics Local Agency Employee Benefits.

Pay

$43,888 to $50,000 per year.

Why Join Us

K-State Athletics, Inc. is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference. We invite applicants who are passionate about collegiate athletics and want to help advance our department through hard work, knowledge, and dedication. Learn more about K-State Athletics at kstatesports.com and about Manhattan, KS, and the university at K-State Jobs.

Forbes magazine ranked Kansas State University among the Top 100 employers in the country on their “2024 America’s Best Midsize Employers List.”

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