Student Athlete Learning Specialist Job at Texas State University
Posting Information
Posting Information
Posting Number
2022734
Posting/Functional Title
Student Athlete Learning Specialist
University Pay Plan Title
Student Development Specialist I
Location
San Marcos
Department
Athletic Academic Center
Recruitment Type
Open to All
Job Type
Full-Time
Monthly Salary
$3,583 - $3,833.33
Job Category
Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in Counseling, Education, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field.
- Experience in advising and/or counseling student-athletes.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to successfully work and collaborate with faculty, coaches, administrators and diverse student populations
- Ability to match student learning needs with available resources
- Ability to address identified concerns while additionally possessing knowledge of a wide range of learning strategies and study skills development techniques
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Education, Psychology, Special Education or a related field.
- Two or more years of experience advising and/or counseling student-athletes in a Division I athletic program.
Job Description
Responsible for assisting students through special programs designed to meet constituent needs.
Job Duties
Reporting to the University College Assistant Dean and Director for the Athletic Academic Center, the Student Learning Specialist will provide daily assistance to academically at-risk students and those with learning disabilities. They will assist these students with everything from organizational and note-taking skills to test preparation. This individualized support system will lead to academic success and help develop confident, independent learners.
Job Duties:
- Provide academic advising and support services to student-athletes on assigned teams as well as to student-athletes diagnosed with learning disabilities or learning deficiencies. This includes skill building, exam preparation, writing skills, etc.
- Serve as a liaison between the Athletic Academic Center and the Office of Disability Services in order to develop and administer a comprehensive program to assess student-athletes for learning difficulties and disabilities and coordinate educational assistance and accommodations to allow student-athletes to perform successfully in college.
- Coordinate initial diagnostic testing of student-athletes and/or gather necessary special education documentation from high school/previous institution
- Assess and evaluate student-athletes’ academic needs using research and knowledge gained in the field to create a sustained and individualized support system to academic success and help develop independent learners
- Monitor the progress of at-risk student-athletes
- Communicate with Academic Advisors to keep them informed and involved with the academic and degree progress of student-athletes on their assigned teams. In collaboration with an advisor, reviews alternative academic options, dealing with scheduling conflicts, and similar issues. Assists advisors in preparing academic progress reports for coaches and Intercollegiate Athletics staff.
- Help advisors develop class schedules and degree plans for assigned students, with an emphasis on University, Sun Belt Conference, and NCAA academic eligibility requirements
- Work flexible schedules, must be able to work late evening hours and weekends
Additional Information to Applicants
In order to be considered, applicants
must complete all sections of the application in addition to submitting the required documents, including a grammatically correct cover letter that clearly addresses how they meet the required qualifications for this position.
Must be willing to work some nights and weekends.
Required Documents include:
Required Documents include:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Current letter of reference
Job Open Date
08/29/2022
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)
Open Until Filled
Yes
Normal Work Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start
8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End
5:00PM
Posting Notices
You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter and letter of recommendation to your application.
Legal and Required Notices
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.
Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System. Texas State University is an EOE.
Texas State is committed to increasing the number of women and minorities in administrative and professional positions.
Why work @ Texas State?
- Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
- Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
- Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
- Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
- An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
- Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.
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