Story LinksUnder the supervisor of Gossett Student-Athlete Center's Learning Support Services, the Assistant Learning Specialist will be responsible for providing comprehensive educational support to a designated caseload of at-risk student-athletes through learning strategy enhancement and academic skill development.
Primary Job Duties: Conduct daily learning support sessions with a designated caseload of at-risk students to help develop academic skills including time management, reading comprehension, study skills, writing, etc.Monitor the academic progress of assigned student-athletes on a day-to-day basis in collaboration with the Athletic Academic Counselor and Learning Specialist.Maintain and file confidential reports and evaluations of student-athletes' academic progress.Assist with the administration and interpretation of various academic testing and screening protocols (e.g. Incoming Student Questionnaire, Nelson-Denny, LASSI).Assist in the referral process of student-athletes to the Maryland Office of Disability Services and assist with the process of obtaining and utilizing accommodations.Responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operation of objective-based study hall including, but not limited to, oversight of evening/weekend study hall and tutorial services.Attend and participate in Athletics All-Team and GSAC team meetings.Participate in regularly scheduled trainings relevant to specific Learning Specialist and Athletic Academic Counselor responsibilities.Adhere to the Family Educational Rights to Privacy Act (FERPA).Other Essential Functions: Must have strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail (specifically google suite, microsoft office & various university systems).Ability to set appropriate professional boundaries and serve as a professional supervisor, monitor and leader of a diverse student-athlete population during study hall and meetings/trainings.Maintain a high level of cultural awareness and competency.Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings and some weekends.Maintain academic integrity at all times.Ability to communicate effectively, professionally and accurately (oral and written).Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.Experience working with at-risk student-athlete populations within an academic setting.Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.Desire to obtain full-time employment in the student-athlete academic support industry.Ability to articulate an understanding of the needs of academically at-risk student-athletes.Preference will be given to individuals who have completed a graduate assistantship position in an Athletic Academic Services department.To Apply: Upload (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) names and contact information of at least three references to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFL8mzk2d7TlKP4iO05xKH7fc7hAXF7FD-fTSBAi8wCk2tgg/viewform?usp=sf_link.
Compensation:$18/HR (approx 35 hours per week)
Duration: July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 (one year)
Best Consideration Date: April 10, 2023
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