Post-Graduate Athletic Intern, Learning Assistance Program (LAP)

Position Description

The Texas Tech University Postgraduate Intercollegiate Athletics Internship is intended to provide on-the-job learning experiences for college graduates interested in pursuing a career in various areas of intercollegiate athletics. This program can last 12-36 months.

Future leaders will gain experience in using principles such as:

• Applying a standard of ethics to policy and administrative context
• Evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of current operations within area of assignment
• Communicating relevant information and ideas
• Managing university resources to achieve organizational goals

About the Department and/or College

Texas Tech Athletics has a commitment to serving and working with various populations and demonstrated alignment with the University's strategic priorities and values-based culture.

Major/Essential Functions

The Learning Assistance Program (LAP) serves as a resourceful support system to aid in the academic development of student-athletes. Our comprehensive program addresses individual learning needs and concerns, fostering independent learning and skill development both inside and outside the classroom. We are dedicated to supporting student-athletes in their pursuit of academic excellence, personal growth, and professional development.

Specific Expectation

• Report directly to the Associate Director of the Learning Assistance Program.
• Regularly communicate and collaborate with the Learning Assistance Program staff.
• Provide appropriate communication as needed with Athletic Academic Advisors regarding students on caseload.
• Work independently with a caseload of student-athletes to enhance effective learning strategies, interventions, and academic skills through weekly meetings to improve the performance and achievement of student-athletes with learning challenges and foster autonomous learners.
• Assist with intake assessments and evaluations, such as the LAP Questionnaire and administering the Academic Skills Inventory.
• Compile Individual Academic Plans by developing a comprehensive understanding of specific learning disabilities and the various strategies and interventions that will support academic growth and development when requested.
• Collaborate with necessary service providers, such as Clinical Sports Psychology, to ensure comprehensive support.
• Assist with developing and implementing innovative programming for academic support to enhance educational opportunities for student-athletes.
• Create, plan, and execute intentional programming or workshops that serve student-athletes as needed.
• Assist in Tutor Orientation, Tutor Training, professional development, and semester evaluation of tutorial staff.
• Serve on MSC committees as appropriate.
• Demonstrate and contribute to a culture of high academic integrity through consistent practice.
• Report any incidents (academic fraud, misconduct, and disturbances)
• Comply with all NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Tech University rules, regulations, and policies.

General Expectations

• Frequent communication with the Marsha Sharp Center for Student-Athletes staff.
• Communicate with Academic Advisors to discuss student-athlete progress/development.
• Provide academic skill/strategy development and learning techniques to a caseload of student-athletes at various learning levels.
• Learn the Screening/Testing process:
  • LAP Questionnaire & Learning Profile
  • Registration with Student Disability Services
  • Review different types of learning accommodations
  • Project Management
• Attend all Athletic Department, MSC, and LAP meetings as assigned
• Other duties as assigned by the LAP staff.