Posted Date: Jul 16, 2024
Expired Date: Sep 18, 2024About 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.
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.
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Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
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Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Typical office environment activity.
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Salary Information
Level 28
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application, please submit a resume. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.
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Person | Role |
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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) |
Person | Role |
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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 |
Person | Role |
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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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