Senior Learning Specialist

Kansas State University

About This
Role

K-State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for a Senior Learning Specialist, which is a full-time, salaried,
benefits-eligible position.

An example of job duties includes but are not limited to:

• Provide intensive
  academic support to an assigned group of student-athletes. This includes one-on-one tutoring and skill building, evaluating, and monitoring
  academic plans for students, assisting students in developing self-advocacy skills and self-awareness, providing appropriate referrals to
  the Student Access Center.
• Work with other learning specialists to level and support all student athletes who level into the
  strategic learning program
• Provide supervision and oversight for the post-graduate interns and oversee their overall training and
  daily responsibilities. Provide mentorship and constructive feedback to support interns’ holistic professional and personal
  development.
• Provide supervision and oversight for the coordination of the Strategic Tutor Program. Assist with the recruitment,
  hiring and training of strategic tutors; assist with facilitation of payroll and other HR processes. Work in tandem with Tutor Coordinator
  to determine a comprehensive support schedule for tutorial program.
• Collaborate with other intern supervisors in the department to
  create holistic development throughout their time in the internship program
• Provide leadership and assistance with the Strategic
  Learning program services and resources
• Other duties as assigned

About Us

K- State
Athletics, Inc. is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with student-athletes and wants to
become a member of our staff to help advance athletics student athlete academic services through hard work, knowledge, and
dedication.

Our mission is to foster a culture in which our student-athletes have every opportunity to reach their maximum potential
academically, athletically, mentally and socially while operating an organization that is anchored by a genuine commitment to K-State, our
supporters and each other.

For more information on K-State Athletics, please visit http://www.kstatesports.com

Fo
r more information on Manhattan, KS and the University, please visit http://www.k-state.edu/hcs/job
s/

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must
reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work
opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Minimum
Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in special education, educational psychology, academic advising, college student
  development, curriculum/instruction, or closely related field
• Two years working full-time as a learning specialist or in a closely
  related field

  OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  * Excellent written and oral communication skills, and computer
  proficiency
  * Excellent organizational skills
  * Some evening and weekend hours required

Preferred
Qualifications:

• Knowledge of diagnostic placement testing/learning assessments and interpretation of disability
  documentation
• Experience using Teamworks Academics, Peoplesoft, or other NCAA/University learning software.
• Knowledge of
  NCAA rules and experience working with NCAA student-athletes with documented learning disabilities
• Supervisory experience of student
  or postgraduate intern staff or strategic tutoring program

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be
legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to
Apply

Please submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter indicating your qualifications for
   the position
2. Resume with three professional references that includes contact information (name, title, phone number, email
   address)

Application Window

Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the
position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$43,888 to
$50,000

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental and vision health plans
• Very competitive
  retirement plan
• Earned vacation and sick leave plans
• Parental leave plan
• Term life insurance
• Accidental
  death and dismemberment insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Paid KSU designated holidays

K-State Athletics
Local Agency Employee Benefits Information: https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/2020/3/6/athletics-human-resources.aspx?path=reources

T
o apply, please visit: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/senior-learning-specialist-manhattan-kansas-united-states-599544da-7c03-
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