Associate Director, Learning Enhancement
EXPIRED

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Amherst, MA

Posted Date: Jul 16, 2024

Expired Date: Sep 18, 2024

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    Unknown
  • Years of Experience
    4+ Years
  • Work Type
    Full-time

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SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

About the Job
Job Description

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

The Associate Director, Learning Enhancement oversees the development and implementation of programs and services designed to meet the needs of student-athletes diagnosed with specific learning disabilities and/or considered to be at risk academically. This role develops and implements academic support services for student-athletes in assigned sports, to include advising and counseling them on academic and athletic eligibility matters. The Associate Director serves as the primary academic counselor for assigned sports, fostering strong relationships between the Academic Success program and the student-athletes, coaches, and faculty.

Essential Functions

  • Assists the Associate AD Academic Success in providing leadership and vision for the student-athlete support department, which offers comprehensive academic support services for UMass’s 650 student-athletes across 21 sports.
  • Monitors the Student Assistance Fund budget and develops strategic plan for creative learning assistance initiatives.
  • Provides academic counseling for student-athletes. Coordinates and supervises study hall activities, tutoring activities, and approval of course related books.
  • Ensures student-athletes meet NCAA progress toward degree completion requirements and specific program graduation requirements, including evaluating and making recommendations on academic suspension and dismissal petitions.
  • Directly oversees the learning enhancement area within the unit as assigned by the Associate AD – Academic Success. Supervises two full-time learning specialists.
  • Communicates with student-athletes, coaches, and other applicable administrative staff regarding assigned student-athletes’ academic records, matriculation, graduation and NCAA eligibility. Consistently monitors and maintains records related to NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) specific to each assigned sports program.
  • Counsels and advises student-athletes in establishing realistic and attainable goals regarding course and major selection, study skills, time management, and career choices.
Department History

University of Massachusetts, Amherst Student Services 2024–2025

Person Role

Colby Hall

Senior Associate AD for Student-Athlete Performance, Health and Wellness

Cecilia Marenick

Director of Student-Athlete Development

Kelsey Armstrong

Associate Director of Athletics for Academic Success

Pete Montague

Associate Director of Olympic Sports (BASE, FH, MLAX, MSOC, SB)

University of Massachusetts, Amherst Student Services 2023–2024

Person Role

Colby Hall

Associate Athletic Director for Academic Success (MBB, FB)

Amanda Knight

Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Experience

Maria Vega

Director of Student-Athlete Development

Pete Montague

Associate Director of Olympic Sports (BASE, FH, MLAX, MSOC, SB)

Lauren Trapasso

Associate Director of Learning Enhancement

Alyssa Cote

Senior Assistant Director (FB)

Mikayla Hudson

Assistant Director

University of Massachusetts, Amherst Student Services 2022–2023

Person Role

Colby Hall

Associate Athletic Director for Academic Success (MBB, FB)

Maria Vega

Director of Student-Athlete Development

Amanda Knight

Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Experience

Pete Montague

Associate Director of Olympic Sports (BASE, FH, MLAX, MSOC, SB)

Lauren Trapasso

Associate Director of Learning Enhancement

Alyssa Cote

Senior Assistant Director (FB)

Mikayla Hudson

Assistant Director

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