"Learning Specialist"

Title: Learning Specialist

Department Org: Athletic-Acad Support - 104980

Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: MC AD

Shift: 1

Posted Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience

Job Description:

This position will coordinate the learning assistance program for all student-athletes at the University of Toledo. This individual will serve as the direct contact for the Office of Accessibility and Disability Resources and be responsible for providing intensive, essential learning strategies for at-risk student-athletes in a highly competitive academic setting, by providing proactive, early, sustained, individualized support to enhance student success and to develop independent learners. The Learning Specialist will be responsible for risk assessments, academic needs assessment for student-athletes with learning disabilities or concerns, as well as referrals for further testing by an Educational Psychologist and mental health practitioners.

In addition, this position will oversee academic support services for sports teams assigned by the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Experience. As athletic academic coordinator, this position works closely with student-athletes in the review of class scheduling, tutoring, or study skill needs. The coordinator communicates as needed with appropriate coaching staff regarding student-athlete advising, academic and athletic eligibility issues. The Learning Specialist works cooperatively with professional college advisors, the coordinator of athletic eligibility, and the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance to help ensure student-athlete progress-toward-degree completion according to NCAA, MAC and University of Toledo guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree preferred. A minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of previous experience in the area of student development, teaching, collegiate athletics and/or academic support services.

Preferred Qualifications: A Master’s degree in special education, teaching, counseling, educational psychology, higher education, or similar field preferred. Experience working with at-risk students or students with documented learning disabilities. Coordinating at-risk programs and creating training for academic strategy coaches and tutors is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with students of diverse backgrounds and engage in culturally competent practice
• Ability to keep up to date on campus resources and best practices in support of student-athletes
• Understanding of academic standards and institutional policies
• Exercise sound judgment and handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and accordance to FERPA guidelines
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and knowledge of the MAC Conference and NCAA rules and regulations
• Establish and interact collaboratively and effectively with staff, student-athletes, coaches, campus community and administrators.
• Develop a learning support system individualized to specific student-athletes
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team environment
• Work evenings and weekends

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect. The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.