Associate Director/Learning Specialist/Tutor Coordinator

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Position Number

003917

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Position Information

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Position Number

003917

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Vacancy Open to

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Working Title

Associate Director/Learning Specialist/Tutor Coordinator

Position Designation

EHRA Non-Faculty

Employment Type

Permanent - Full-time

Months per Year

12

Work Schedule

Typically Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Some nights and weekends will be required.

Hours per week

40

FLSA Status

Exempt

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

University College (Adm)

Work Location

Judy Rose Facility & ATAC Facility

Salary Range

Primary Purpose of Department

The Charlotte 49ers Athletic Academic Center (

AAC

) is committed to empowering all Charlotte varsity student-athletes to take ownership of their personal academic experience. The center provides a framework of support services designed to meet the unique needs of student-athletes, assisting them to achieve academic and personal success at the University while ensuring the student athlete’s compliance with all National Collegiate Athletic Association (

NCAA

), Conference and University regulations.

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary role of the Associate Director/Learning Specialist is to assist, teach and advise at-risk and/or underperforming student-athletes in addition to those with documented learning disabilities. This position will also oversee the Athletic Academic Center Tutorial Program. Additional duties include supervision of tutors, academic mentors; Academic Advising and Support; and Instruction.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

Learning Specialist:

Maintain a current knowledge of the academic rules and procedures of the University, Conference and the

NCAA

; interact effectively with a diverse caseload of student-athletes, identify those student-athletes who fall into the category of academically high risk; conduct initial risk assessment for all new student-athletes; meet regularly with at-risk student-athletes and keep detailed notes outlining progress and/or concerns; teach college learning and study skills; meet on a regular basis to develop and carry out individualized academic plans with at-risk population; refer students to the appropriate support services on campus, communicate with

AAC

Team about the progress of individuals in caseload; summarize and report academic performance data on assigned student-athletes at mid-term and at the end of each semester to the Executive Director; act as the main liaison with the Office of Disability Services; act as the main liaison with those who provide educational testing of student-athletes; keep abreast of best-practices of learning specialist processes and systems.

Tutor Coordinator:

Recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate tutors and academic mentors; conduct all aspects of the

AAC

Tutorial Program (Coordinate and schedule appointment times; track appointment attendance; communicate session times and evaluations to respective

AAC

staff and coaches); maintain the tutoring website; teach, enforce and foster a spirit of compliance with the Academic Integrity Code for all tutors, mentors, and student-athletes; oversee the interactions of tutors and student-athletes; maintain a current knowledge of academic rules and procedures of the University as well as applicable

NCAA

rules regarding tutoring; record and track time worked by temporary staff members; use records to cross check tutor timesheets and complete payroll, conduct end-of-semester assessment of tutoring program as a whole and of each individual tutor separately.

Other duties:

Assist with recruiting visits when appropriate, teach 1-2 sections of transition courses for student-athletes each academic year, participate in athletic department and Office of Undergraduate Education professional development and meetings as directed

Minimum Education/Experience

Master’s degree with at least 2 years of experience in academic support programs working with

NCAA

student-athletes in a learning specialist role or at least 2 years of experience working with K-12 students with documented learning disabilities.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Experience conducting risk academic risk assessments for student-athletes.

Experience working with a tutorial program for student-athletes including hiring, training, supervision of tutors.

Demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills to clearly and effectively interact with a variety of diverse audiences and constituencies; interpersonal skills and political acumen to build effective bridges and collaborative relationships and knowledge of best practices related to delivery of academic services for student-athlete populations.

The candidate must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of and experience with the educational and cultural needs of a diverse student body and be able to relate to students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni and community leaders of differing backgrounds and experiences.

Necessary Certifications/Licenses

Preferred Certifications/Licenses

Special Notes to Applicants

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Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/bene...

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.

Posting Open Date

06/27/2024

Posting Close Date

07/11/2024

Open Until Filled

No

Proposed Hire Date

08/01/2024

If time-limited please indicate appointment end date

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Posting Specific Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

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   • Other

2. (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest 3. Contact Information for References Optional Documents

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