Athletic Learning Specialist

Job Description
The Learning Specialist for the Office of Academic & Student Services (OASiS) is primarily responsible for providing fundamental learning strategies for underprepared studentathletes and studentathletes with learning and attentional disabilities in a highly competitive academic environment using direct instructional methods and appropriate learning strategies. The Learning Specialist is responsible for designing coordinating and implementing individualized academic support plans for identified studentathletes and communicating all academic support needs with the Tutor Coordinator and appropriate Athletic Student Success Coach on staff. This position will also serve as the Student Success Coach for one to two assigned sports teams and its studentathletes providing academic coaching and support as well as monitoring their eligibility and academic progress. This position will also serve as the primary point of contact concerning each students overall personal and academic growth during their time at TU and possess the knowledge skills and abilities to assist with basic academic advising across disciplines and/or colleges plus a deep knowledge of other support services available on campus to support students. This individual shall report directly to the Assistant Athletic Director for Student Success. Essential Functions (Responsibilities): Academic Support: Provide intensive academic support services to assigned group of studentathletes and communicate progress periodically with academic support staff and coaches Develop individualized academic support plans for studentathletes. Provide oneonone and group tutoring sessions. Assist studentathletes with study skills time management and organizational strategies. Make appropriate referrals to necessary campus resources such as Student Access Cane Careers and HEALTH CENTER and to refer offcampus for psychoeducational testing. Strive to find new and innovative ways to provide support & opportunities for studentathletes to achieve our mission. Monitoring and Reporting: Coordinate the screening assessment and evaluation of individual students to determine learning needs. Track and monitor the academic progress of studentathletes. Evaluate documentation of incoming student and determine if further testing is needed Prepare and maintain detailed records of academic performance. Report academic progress to coaches academic advisors and other stakeholders. Collaboration: Work closely with coaches academic advisors and faculty to support studentathletes. Serve as a liaison between the athletic department and academic services. Communicate effectively with all parties involved to address academic concerns. Work with other staff members to develop FYE 1021 course workshops or material focused on study skills/strategies Help coordinate accommodation registration through Student Access learning disability testing and monitor the use of accommodations by studentathletes Provide information to prospective studentathletes during official and unofficial recruiting visits. Program Development: Develop and implement programs to enhance the academic success of studentathletes. Identify software and academic supplies for studentathletes with accommodations on file for such needs. Assist in the development of programs aimed at improving retention and graduation rates Design and implement sessions or workshops to address learning strategies Stay updated on best practices in academic support for studentathletes. Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of academic support programs. Compliance: Collaborate to complete NCAA waivers and/or institutional waivers with the office of Athletic Compliance Ensure compliance with institutional conference and NCAA academic standards. Stay informed about NCAA rules and regulations concerning athletic eligibility. Success Coach Responsibilities: Provide timely assistance information and advice to students (individually and in groups) regarding the development of educational course/degree plan options the resources available and university policies in a way that relates to the students developmental stage ensuring their understanding. Monitor academic progress of assigned studentathletes and maintain accurate and up to date information to provide to coaches and Sport Supervisors on a weekly basis Develop support plans according to OASiS guidelines (academic support weekly academic coaching meetings tutors) with assigned studentathletes Monitor continuing eligibility with compliance 6 18 24hour rules progress toward degree) Participate in eligibility review process with compliance Maintain complete/accurate studentathlete files with advising information (this includes progress toward degree forms balance sheets from Student Planning software add/drop forms goals and task sheets) Responding to studentathlete concerns in Starfish the universitys early alert retention system and following up with studentathletes about these concerns Participate in staff development training and support opportunities Attend meetings as requested and share information with OASiS staff Make appropriate referrals to necessary campus resources Provide information to prospective studentathletes during official and unofficial visits Proactively engages students in conversations goal setting and plans that will improve student success Strive to find new and innovative ways to provide support and opportunities to studentathletes to achieve our mission of promoting academic achievement teaching personal accountability and developing a sense of community responsibility Regularly communicate the progress outcomes and direction of work to the Associate Athletic Director for Student Success Assist with other related duties as assigned such as study hall supplementary instruction studentathlete development initiatives academic awards class monitoring APR and graduation rates reporting. Required Qualifications: Equivalent Education/Experience Bachelors degree in special education education educational psychology counseling social work or similar/related field. Strong interest in providing academic and personal support to studentathletes of various backgrounds Experience working with highrisk/learning disabled students in an educational environment Knowledge/Skill/Ability Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders. Knowledge of NCAA academic regulations and compliance requirements. Demonstrate ability to exercise sound judgment and handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and according to FERPA guidelines and knowledge of regulations and laws with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA . Willing to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.

Physical Demands
Office Environment

Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree Preferred.