Coordinator/Learning Specialist
Company: North Carolina State University
Job Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Category: Tutors and Learning Resources
Type: Full-Time
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Location: Raleigh, NC
Essential Job Duties: The Coordinator/Learning Specialist will work with colleagues in the Academic Support Program for Student Athletes (ASPSA) to meet the academic support needs of student-athletes while providing intensive, individualized learning support. Specifically, the Coordinator/Learning Specialist will work in conjunction with the Associate Director/Learning Specialist to manage and implement the Learning Enhancement Program for student athletes, including those with diagnosed educationally-impacting disabilities.
Academic Support & Student Success
- Provide intensive academic support and learning assistance to student-athletes.
- Provide direct monitoring, academic coaching, and structured study hall for selected underprepared students as recommended by Academic Coordinators.
Instruction & Student Skill Development
- Provide instruction to groups of student-athletes on study strategies, organization, test-taking, note-taking, and other academic success skills.
- Assist with planning for USC 103 and USC 104 transition courses for first-year student-athletes.
Program Leadership & Staff Development
- Assist with the oversight, training, and ongoing professional development of the staff in ASPSA's Academic Mentor Program.
Communication & Student Progress Reporting
- Provide consistent and frequent feedback to Academic Coordinators regarding the progress of identified student-athletes.
Other Work/Responsibilities:
- Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.
Minimum Experience/Education: Require post-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor's degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience providing intensive academic support and academic skill building to students
- Demonstrated ability to teach learning strategies to high school or college students
- Demonstrated ability to work with underprepared students in a one-on-one setting
- Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of effective learning strategies, motivational techniques, and study skill development
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with individuals from a variety of backgrounds
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and handle confidential information with discretion and according to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) guidelines
- Knowledge of regulations and laws associated with disabilities in higher education
- Experience in the use of technology to accomplish academic or instructional tasks
- Higher education and/or college athletics experience
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
Preferred Qualifications: N/A
Required License or Certification: N/A
