Assistant Learning Specialist (Learning Assistance Program)

Assistant Learning Specialist (Learning Assistance Program)

Company:
Virginia Tech

Job Location:
Blacksburg, 24061

Category:
Tutors and Learning Resources

Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time

Job Description

This full-time internship experience is designed to provide an individual the opportunity to grow and develop the necessary skills needed to advance their career into the field of student-athlete academic support.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Learning Assistance Program (LAP), the Assistant Learning Specialist will work with the LAP team to provide one-on-one support to student-athletes who have education-impacting disabilities or who are academically at-risk. This position will require the ability to work a flexible schedule, to include nights and weekends

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a related master's degree, active progress towards completing a master's degree, or an active plan to obtain a master's degree or possess an equivalent level of training and or experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with the ability to develop written reports.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with various stakeholders in a time sensitive environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of NCAA eligibility bylaws.
• Experience in student-athlete academic support services.

Pay Band
4

Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type
Restricted

Salary Information
21.25 per hour

Hours per week
up to 1,500 hours per year

Review Date
April 17, 2026

Additional Information

Anticipated Start Date: Monday, August 10, 2026
Anticipated End Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2027
No more than 40 hours/week and will not work during the following periods: November 23-27, 2026; December 22, 2023-January 1, 2027; March 6-14, 2027.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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