Learning Specialist - Auburn Athletics

Learning Specialist - Auburn Athletics

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Tutors and Learning Resources

Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: USD $48,550.00/Yr. - USD $77,680.00/Yr.

Locations: Auburn University, Alabama

Categories: Athletics

Job Type: Non-Faculty

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Athletic Student Services

Associated Division: Director Intercollegiate Athletics

Req ID: 8142

Overview

Fuel student-athlete success with Auburn Athletics through personalized, proactive support!

As a Learning Specialist, you will design, implement, and lead integrated, individualized support plans for student-athletes navigating significant academic challenges-including those with documented, education-impacting disabilities, international students, and those experiencing academic difficulty. Through proactive, sustained programs and targeted services, you will help drive student success while fostering independence, self-motivation, and long-term academic growth. In this role, you'll play a vital part in advancing the mission and goals of Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS), empowering student-athletes to thrive both in the classroom and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development and implementation of data-informed programs and services tailored to assist academically challenged student-athletes, aiming to boost retention and graduation rates. The role involves crafting personalized learning plans and integrating Academic Strategists and Tutors to support the plan's successful execution.
• Facilitates the creation and implementation of initiatives and training programs and serves as a resource to SASS staff including Academic Counselors, Academic Strategists, and Tutors to ensure service providers are equipped with the skills and techniques required to best serve academically at-risk student-athletes.
• Serves as the liaison between SASS and the AU Office of Accessibility and the external screening and diagnostic service (clinical psychologists) providing additional assessment of at-risk student athletes. The Learning Specialist is an advocate for students when needed in regards to the process beginning with intake and initial assessments through diagnosis and the implementation and utilization of accommodations.
• Assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive summer bridge program that begins to acclimate students to the rigor of college while also strategically providing needed remediation in the areas of math, reading, and writing.
• Creates and teaches workshops to targeted student-athletes focused on decision-making, time management, organization, self-advocacy, reading, math, study skills, and goal-setting.
• Works in conjunction with the Director, learning services to coordinate initial screening, assessment, and diagnostics testing of student athletes and makes referrals for additional testing by external clinical psychologists when the Learning Specialist deems this necessary. Additionally, consults and collaborates with external clinical psychologists, the team physician, the Athletics Department sports psychologists, and other professionals with regard to interpretation and utilization of data as it pertains to students diagnosed with education-impacting disabilities or experiencing academic challenges.
• Works one-on-one with at-risk student-athletes employing specific individualized learning strategies to enhance academic skill development.
• Maintains confidential records and historical data.
• Ensures goals and objectives are met with strict adherence to NCAA, SEC, and Auburn University policies and procedures.
• May teach courses related to student-athlete transition.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education, Counseling, Special Education or other degree relevant to position.
• 3 years of experience in providing individual tutoring support, study skills assistance, time management strategies, or other learning support instruction to students.
• Experience working with students experiencing academic challenges for any reason, including but not limited to, a lack of academic preparation, skills, motivation, or a diagnosed learning disability.

Please attach a cover letter in addition to your resume.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
• Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

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