Learning Specialist

Organization's Summary Statement: As a member of a progressive Academic Support Team, the Learning Specialist will manage a caseload of at-risk student-athletes from designated Olympic sports. This individual will be responsible for developing and implementing individualized learning plans for assigned student-athletes, providing support to enhance academic skills, and conducting ongoing academic assessments. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, meeting regularly with a caseload of student-athletes to assess academic needs; working individually with assigned student-athletes to enhance academic skill development; assisting with the ongoing management of the Learning Support Services unit; working cooperatively with Athletic Academic Counselors and Program Coordinators while providing comprehensive academic support to student-athletes; conducting assessments and evaluations for all incoming student-athletes and others, when needed; acting as a liaison with the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services on campus; and all other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands: The Position requires prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, along with the ability to operate standard office equipment with manual dexterity. The role involves occasional standing or walking to attend meetings or conduct orientations and may require lifting light office materials (up to 25 pounds). Visual acuity and effective verbal and auditory communication are essential for reviewing payroll data and interacting with employees in person, by phone, or virtually.

Preferences: A master’s degree is preferred, along with experience working in academic support services in athletics; experience teaching learning strategies and other study skills and instructional techniques; and experience working with various components of the GradesFirst software.

Licenses/Certifications: NA

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: One (1) year of experience providing counseling or advising services, or conducting recruitment or enrollment activities.

• Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

• Knowledge of best practices in the recruitment of student athletes.

• Knowledge of establishing and implementing individualized learning plans.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.

• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

• Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community.

Additional Job Details

Preferences: Prior academic experience with a football program.

Required Application Materials: Cover letter, Resume, and References (3)

Best Consideration Date: September 2, 2025

Posting Close Date: NA

Open Until Filled: Yes

Salary Range

$55,760 - $66,912

Benefits Summary

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