"Learning Specialist (4545U), Athletic Study Center - 70973"

Learning Specialist (4545U), Athletic Study Center - #70973

Job ID
70973

Location
Main Campus-Berkeley

Departmental Overview

The Athletic Study Center (ASC) promotes transformative academic development and we see academic success as a developmental process. Our support is tailored and individualized to meet the hopes, needs and goals of each student equitably. Our primary support services include academic advising, academic support and academic discovery.

The ASC, a unit within the Division of Undergraduate Education, provides advising and academic support services to approximately 900 student athletes in 27 sports at the University of California at Berkeley. We employ 17 full time employees and 60-80 part time employees (primarily tutors).

Position Summary

The Learning Specialist position serves to support academic and personal development of student athletes. This position works closely with the Learning Specialist Coordinator, Academic Advisors, and other Learning Specialists to assess the academic and holistic needs of student athletes and to coordinate specialized programs and services that allow students to develop as independent, self-reliant learners. Other services may include developing individual study plans, recognizing and addressing academic and non-academic barriers to academic success, and counseling on other aspects that may affect student retention and academic success. These functions must be performed in a high-stress environment where consequences are both immediate and long-range and are highly visible both within and outside the institution. While the Learning Specialist does not report to Intercollegiate Athletics, they still work in close consultation and collaboration with coaches and other IA support staff, and require the incumbent to have the ability to adhere to and comply with NCAA, PAC-12, and University rules and regulations.

Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 07/29/2024.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a learning specialist for a caseload of student athletes from various teams.
• Oversees and provides necessary academic support such as skill building, exam preparation, writing skills etc.
• Develops and monitors individual learning plans for student athletes assigned to their caseload.
• Monitors student progress throughout each semester.
• Monitoring includes: communication with graduate and undergraduate tutors, reviewing reports, assessing progress both at mid semester and end of term and making recommendations for future academic support.
• Communicates with Academic Advisor to keep them informed and involved with the academic and degree progress of student athletes on their assigned teams.
• Assists advisors in preparing academic progress reports.
• Collaborates with advisors to address scheduling and other related issues and review academic options for their students.
• Determines barriers, distractions, and complications affecting a student's academic success, helps students recognize these key non-academic issues, and makes appropriate referrals for additional therapeutic counseling and/or assistance from other units.
• Works with Assistant Director to support various academic support programming such as tutor education, summer course facilitation and generating new projects.

Required Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of multiple majors, colleges, and schools.
• Knowledge of learning theory and its practical application in competitive settings.
• Knowledge of teaching and learning techniques and strategies.
• Ability to design and execute individualized learning plans for students who need to develop academic skills (reading, research, writing and revision, note-taking, test-taking and preparation, study habits, time management).
• Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving.
• Abilities in problem identification, reasoning, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, particularly those related to academic support and integrity.
• Must maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the Pacific-12 Conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the Berkeley campus of the University of California adheres, and, at all times avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree highly preferred.
• STEM background and/or experience providing academic support in STEM disciplines.

Salary & Benefits

This is a 2yr, full-time (40 hours/week), contract appointment, eligible for UC benefits with the possibility of extension with continued funding. This is a monthly paid, exempt position.

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $70,000.00 - $80,000.00.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.