Director of Learning Support
Director of Learning Support
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Job Description
What We Are Looking For
This position provides support within learning support services at Baylor University is responsible for providing academic guidance developing personalized learning strategies and fostering skills such as time management organization and effective study techniques for qualifying studentathletes. The ability to interact with a wide range of constituents including studentathletes coaches and athletics staff faculty and campus partners is essential. The ideal candidate must have prior experience leading a learning support unit and working with students with learning disabilities from diverse backgrounds.
A Masters Degree 4 years of relevant experience and a Christian faith are required. A Masters Degree and 6 years of relevant experience are preferred.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis
What Will You Do
- Provide comprehensive leadership to the Learning Support unit through creation/implementation of an academic support vision
- Create and implement intentional processes that lead to successful implementation and sustained success
- Supervise and lead fulltime and parttime team members/direct reports
- Develop and facilitate academic programming for select group of studentathletes
- Serve as a learning specialist for a caseload of students
- Serve as liaison for disability services and other entities dealing with psychoeducational testing (e.g. sports psych athletic medicine)
- Review and assess educational documentation and testing
- Meet with prospective studentathletes and their families during the recruiting process
- Successfully engaging with a wide range of constituents including studentathletes coaches athletics staff and administrators faculty and campus partners is essential
- Serve on the SACE Leadership Team to provide oversight to all areas within SACE
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylors mission
- Ability to comply with University policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance generous time off tuition remission and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your familys wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more go toBaylor Benefits & Advantages.
Explore & Engage
Learn more aboutBaylorand our strategic visionBaylor in Deeds. Also explore our great hometown ofWacoand the many opportunities toengage locally. If you are new to Central TexasThis is Waco!
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
