Athletics Assistant Learning Specialist (Staff Wage)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The University of Virginia (UVA) is a highly competitive Division I program committed to the academic and athletic experience of student-athletes. The Department of Athletics is seeking an Assistant Learning Specialist to support students and the Learning Services Staff through the Academic Affairs Office.

The Assistant Learning Specialist works directly with a caseload of student-athletes to enhance academic strategy development and support student success. They also serve a part of the Learning Services team, tasked with implementing quality tutoring and academic mentoring support services for all of UVA’s student-athletes. The Assistant Learning Specialist will demonstrate expertise in evidence-based learning and study strategies and their application to diverse learner profiles. In collaboration with the Learning Services Staff and Academic Coordinators, they provide comprehensive academic support and encourage the growth of students as learners by teaching skills to effectively engage with academic material and resources at the University. The work is mainly independent, with some oversight and with a strong emphasis on communication, integrity, and collaboration. This is a part time, hourly wage position that may be reevaluated based on business needs.

The primary responsibilities of the Assistant Learning Specialist include:

JOB DESCRIPTION

The University of Virginia (UVA) is a highly competitive Division I program committed to the academic and athletic experience of student-athletes. The Department of Athletics is seeking an Assistant Learning Specialist to support students and the Learning Services Staff through the Academic Affairs Office.

The Assistant Learning Specialist works directly with a caseload of student-athletes to enhance academic strategy development and support student success. They also serve a part of the Learning Services team, tasked with implementing quality tutoring and academic mentoring support services for all of UVA’s student-athletes. The Assistant Learning Specialist will demonstrate expertise in evidence-based learning and study strategies and their application to diverse learner profiles. In collaboration with the Learning Services Staff and Academic Coordinators, they provide comprehensive academic support and encourage the growth of students as learners by teaching skills to effectively engage with academic material and resources at the University. The work is mainly independent, with some oversight and with a strong emphasis on communication, integrity, and collaboration. This is a part time, hourly wage position that may be reevaluated based on business needs.

The primary responsibilities of the Assistant Learning Specialist include:

• Supporting a diverse caseload of student-athletes with daily academic strategy instruction, skill development, and course-driven task completion.

• This position will work 25-30 hours a week, providing support for academic programming that occurs Sunday afternoons and evenings Sunday through Thursday.

• Collaborating with internal and external constituents (e.g., Academic Affairs staff, Learning Services team, CAST team members, etc.) to develop and implement educational supports and programming for student-athletes.

• Monitoring student-athlete academic progress and varying support strategies, as needed.

• Assisting with the hiring, training, and supervision of staff for the Cavalier Academic Support Team (CAST).

• Contributing to the collective work of the Learning Services team, including performance analysis.

• Upholding NCAA, ACC, and University rules and regulations.

• Compiling and maintaining appropriate reports and records.

• Performing miscellaneous administrative related duties when necessary.

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029.

To apply, please submit an application online at https://jobs.virginia.eduand attach a current CV/Resume and Cover Letter. Search on requisition: R0063763.

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Keith Johnson, HR Specialist at fkj2t@virginia.edu.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will require an Education Verification.

Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: Three years
Licensure: None

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.