Coordinator/Learning Specialist

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Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:
The Coordinator/Learning Specialist will work with colleagues in the Academic Support

Program for Student Athletes (ASPSA) to meet the academic support needs of student-athletes while providing intensive, individualized learning support. Specifically, the Coordinator/Learning Specialist will work in conjunction with the Associate Director/Learning Specialist to manage and implement the Learning Enhancement Program for student athletes, including those with diagnosed educationally-impacting disabilities.

Academic Support & Student Success

• Provide intensive academic support and learning assistance to student-athletes.
• Provide direct monitoring, academic coaching, and structured study hall for selected underprepared students as recommended by Academic Coordinators.

Instruction & Student Skill Development

• Provide instruction to groups of student-athletes on study strategies, organization, test-taking, note-taking, and other academic success skills.
• Assist with planning for USC 103 and USC 104 transition courses for first-year student-athletes.

Program Leadership & Staff Development

• Assist with the oversight, training, and ongoing professional development of the staff in ASPSA’s Academic Mentor Program.

Communication & Student Progress Reporting

• Provide consistent and frequent feedback to Academic Coordinators regarding the progress of identified student-athletes.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Minimum Experience/Education:

• Require post-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor’s degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience providing intensive academic support and academic skill building to students
• Demonstrated ability to teach learning strategies to high school or college students
• Demonstrated ability to work with underprepared students in a one-on-one setting
• Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of effective learning strategies, motivational techniques, and study skill development
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with individuals from a variety of backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and handle confidential information with discretion and according to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) guidelines
• Knowledge of regulations and laws associated with disabilities in higher education
• Experience in the use of technology to accomplish academic or instructional tasks
• Higher education and/or college athletics experience
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A

Required License or Certification:

• N/A

AA/EEO Statement:
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

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