Learning Specialist

Agency

Department

What you need to know

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s 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

• Bachelor's 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

• Master's 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 caseload of student-athletes who have diagnosed learning disabilities and/or accommodation needs.

• Evaluate documentation to determine the best practices to provide academic support to student-athletes. 

• Create goals and outcome objectives with assigned student-athletes based on assessment that can be monitored over time.

• Prepare daily summary reports and 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 of learning disabilities.

Evaluation and Training

• Assist with the overall evaluation process of student-athletes, including the initial screening and diagnostic testing.

• Communicate the academic needs of assigned caseload of student-athletes frequently with scholastic supervisors.

Compliance

• Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA, Conference and University rules and regulations.

• Establishes and ensures communication and enforcement of rules and regulations for all staff members and student workers 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 

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays   

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month  

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time  

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more   

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for 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 institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.