Learning Specialist

Utah State University
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
United States, Utah, Logan
Jan 07, 2025
Learning Specialist Requisition ID: 2024-8578 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Athletics Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: Athletics Department: Student Athlete Services Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits Overview As a Learning Specialist, you'll be tasked with implementing and evaluating a mentoring and coaching program designed to assist students who face academic challenges. Your responsibilities will include providing counseling and support to these student-athletes, organizing and assessing the effectiveness of the program, and collaborating closely with various community stakeholders such as the Associate Athletics Director of Academic Services, Deans, staff and faculty. To excel in this role, you'll need a strong educational background, preferably with a bachelor's degree in education, counseling, psychology, or a related field. Additionally, extensive knowledge of learning concepts and educational theory will be essential for designing effective support strategies. Your interpersonal skills will play a crucial role in providing the necessary guidance and assistance to students, and strong communication skills will be vital for conveying information effectively to both students and other stakeholders. Moreover, your ability to think critically and collaborate effectively will enable you to assess the needs of students and tailor support programs accordingly. Proficiency in computer technology will also be valuable for implementing digital resources and tools to enhance the learning experience. Overall, your role as a Learning Specialist will be pivotal in ensuring that student-athletes receive the support they need to succeed academically within the university environment. Responsibilities Provide intensive academic support and learning assistance to specific student-athletes (e.g. individual study skills instruction). Coordinate the Academic Tutoring Program for student-athletes: hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating tutors. Coordinate the Academic Mentoring Program: hiring, training, and evaluating Academic Mentors. Conduct intake assessments on student-athletes to identify areas of academic strengths and weaknesses. Teach a section of USU 1730, Strategies for Academic Success. Work collaboratively with student services departments (e.g. Disability Resource Center, Counseling and Psychological Services, Academic Success Center, etc.), faculty, and other campus personnel to obtain resources and services for student-athletes. Provide consistent and frequent feedback to Academic Coordinators concerning the progress of identified student-athletes. Evaluate and assess learning programs on frequent basis. Other duties as assigned by Associate AD of Student-Athlete Academic Services. Provide learning assistance as needed on evenings and weekends. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, counseling, or related field. Experience in teaching or counseling a culturally diverse population at the university or high school level (can be part of the two years of minimum experience listed above). Strong commitment to academic and personal integrity. Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in education, psychology, counseling, or related field. Knowledge of disability regulations and laws associated in higher education. Experience working with student-athlete populations at the university level in an academic capacity. Experience teaching learning strategies and developing academic intervention strategies at a university level to enhance learning for academically under-prepared students and students with learning disabilities. Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADA Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu . updated 01/2025 https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/8578/learning-specialist/job?in_iframe=1* Notice of Non-discrimination In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. 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