Learning Specialist
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Job Description
Job Title
Learning SpecialistAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Athletic DirectorProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service.
Who we are
Texas A&M Athletics department is committed to building champions through academic achievement athletic excellence and national recognition of student-athletes teams and programs. We are a proud member of the Southeastern Conference with more than 650 Texas A&M student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports.
What we want
The Learning Specialist - Scholastic Supervisor is responsible for facilitating and assessing the academic skills and abilities of an assigned group of student-athletes and providing academic skill development instruction. This individual will work with other Learning Services staff members as well as Scholastic Supervisors in implementing the academic support services at the Center for Student-Athlete Services.
What you need to know
Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hires education and experience.
Special Instructions: A cover letter resume and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.
Schedule: Work flexible non-traditional hours including some evenings weekends and holidays to complete assigned duties.
Travel: Occasional travel.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years Athletic Academic advising at collegiate high school or junior college level or athletic administration experience working with student-athletes at those same levels.
Required Special Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of word processing spreadsheet and database software. General knowledge of NCAA rules. Ability to comprehend oral and written instructions. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree.
Three to five years athletic academic advising at the collegiate high school or junior college level or athletics.
Responsibilities
Academic Support
Provide academic support to an assigned caseloadof student-athletes who have diagnosed learningdisabilities and/or accommodation needs.
Evaluatedocumentation to determine the best practices toprovide academic support to student-athletes.
Create goals and outcome objectives with assignedstudent-athletes based on assessment that can bemonitored over time.
Prepare daily summary reportsand updates for scholastic supervisors and staff.
Learning Center Coordination
Assist with daily supervision of assigned academic mentors. Act as a resource and provide training as needed for staff in the areas of learning development learning strategies and identification oflearning disabilities.
Evaluation and Training
Assist with the overall evaluation process of student-athletes including the initial screening anddiagnostic testing.
Communicate the academicneeds of assigned caseload of student-athletesfrequently with scholastic supervisors.
Compliance
Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with allapplicable NCAA Conference and University rulesand regulations.
Establishes and ensurescommunication and enforcement of rules andregulations for all staff members and studentworkers supervised.
Why Texas A&M University
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university such as sporting and cultural events state-of-the-art recreation facilities the Bush Library and Museum and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical prescription drug dental vision life and AD&D flexible spending accounts and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
