Athletics Coordinator, Learning Services

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 13977

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Org Marketing Statement

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in cybersecurity, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation and the world. UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

In 2024, the UT System Board of Regents authorized UT System to begin integrating UTSA and UT Health San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.

Posting End Date

Open until filled.

Salary Range: Commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours: up to 40 hours per week, exempt.

Required Application Materials: Resume is required. Cover letter is preferred.

Essential Functions

Job Summary

Oversee all facets of learning services programming and staffing. Provide direct strategic instruction to identified student-athletes with learning exceptionalities or other academic needs. The position will work collaboratively with colleagues to develop individualized academic plans and coordinate study hall, student success coaching, and tutoring services.

Develop individualized academic plans to provide compensatory strategies and support student-athletes toward becoming independent learners. Provide instructional intervention with assigned caseload of at-risk students with student techniques and strategies to improve self-efficacy and learning outcomes. Assist with educational assessments, evaluations, and testing referrals while interpreting diagnostic reports and collaborating with the James Bodenstedt Student-Athlete Academic Center, Athletics Sports Medicine, and the UTSA campus.

The position is expected to use judgment and discretion in the position, and ensure appropriate and accurate academic programming to maintain academic progress, academic eligibility, and timely degree completion.

Core Responsibilities

• Adheres to the University, American Conference, UTSA Athletics, and NCAA policies and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of department activities, sports schedules, and procedures.
• Fosters cooperative working relationships with fellow staff members within the department.
• Supports the athletics department goals and philosophies as described by the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and works to achieve and uphold the department's mission statement and core values.
• Maintains a positive attitude toward performing job duties and working with other staff.
• Exhibits professional decorum at all times while representing UTSA Athletics, including routine events and meetings that occur outside of the office and on the road.
• Assists in identifying and assessing under-prepared and learning-challenged student-athletes who would benefit from special instruction and learning strategies.
• Develops and implements programs and services designed to meet the individual needs of academically at-risk student-athletes.
• Provides daily academic support/mentoring to assigned at-risk student-athletes. Meet one-on-one reviewing and supporting academic progress.
• Provides individualized instruction using research-based learning strategies and other successful intervention strategies to help students gain the academic skills necessary to earn a degree from UTSA.
• Develops and provides a variety of teaching activities, including diagnostic needs assessments, skills development, decision-making, time management, etc.
• Coordinates mentoring programs and tutoring sessions for student-athletes and assists in monitoring supervised study hall programs designed to develop beneficial study skills.
• Assists with hiring and training learning services staff, graduate assistants, interns, and student workers.
• Maintains accurate records and submits daily/weekly records about student-athletes' progress toward their goals in the strategic instructional model.
• Continues active role in professional development, remaining current on learning strategies and other tools successful with academically at-risk student-athletes.
• Coordinating psycho-educational testing for student-athletes and assisting with the process of registering for and managing the use of academic accommodations with the University Disability Services Office.
• Participates in Student-Athlete Academic Services and Division of Student Success support team meetings to discuss students' progress and develop strategies for appropriate intervention.
• Provides individualized support toward academic, social, leadership, and life skills development.
• Implements developmental, mentoring, and tutoring programs for at-risk student-athletes.
• Resolves academic issues efficiently and effectively through appropriate consultation, analysis and/or action within the structure of the University.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in Special Education, Secondary Education, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field.
• Two (2) years of related experience, including experience teaching learning strategies and developing academic intervention plans to enhance learning for academically underprepared students, students with learning disabilities, and students with ADHD.
• Experience in developing strong and professional working relationships with student-athletes to encourage the value of education and the development of self-reliance, self-confidence, empowerment, and intrinsic motivation.
• Experience with high productivity, attention to detail, coordination, and follow-through in high-demand environments.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UTSA and its infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution directly related to Special Education, Secondary Education, Higher Education, Counseling, or a related field, and three or more (3+) years of experience.
• Experience working with the student-athlete populations at the university level in an academic capacity.
• Experience in the personal and academic development of students from various backgrounds.
• Knowledge of NCAA, University, and Athletic department academic policies and procedures.
• Experience with technological tools to enhance academic performance. Software (Teamworks, Canvas, Civitas/Inspire).

Knowledge Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and standard office equipment.

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
• Valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as applicable.

Working Conditions

• Office environment.
• Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events.
• Occasional after-hours and weekend work or overtime may be required.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary, if walking and standing are required, only occasionally.
• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force to life, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

This position will be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.