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.
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