Learning Specialist

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Learning Specialist

Requisition ID

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Learning Specialist

Requisition ID

req29408

Working Title

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Learning Specialist

Position Grade

12

Position Summary

SUMMARY

Supports the learning needs of student-athletes identified as at-risk for academic difficulties, including the instruction of evidence-based learning strategies, general study skills support, and content-specific assistance. Administers diagnostic measures to assess academic preparedness and plans, develops and administers learning plans for individual students. Communicates with academic advisors, tutors, and other personnel to monitor and report on student progress. Coordinates tutorial needs for all student-athletes, including the hiring, training, and evaluation of tutor staff.

Responsibilities include:

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Manage caseload ofManage caseload of student-athletes with diagnosed learning exceptionalities, etc…

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Coordinate department pre-screening of all incoming student athletes for academic history and arrange follow up testing for indicated incoming student athletes.

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Collaborate with advising staff to design and implement academic success plans for assigned student athletes, including academic class scheduling, tutoring, mentoring, and study skills programming.

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As required, provide written reports to academic advisors, supervisor, and unit director regarding assigned caseload, pre-screening information summaries, recommended programming, and other miscellaneous information as needs arise.

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Maintain confidential, professional environment for assigned student-athletes, including the maintenance and upkeep of confidential, detailed files on all assigned student athletes.

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Assist in the development of programs aimed at improving retention and graduation rates, facilitate training for tutors, mentors, and advising staff regarding learning development and strategies, and identification of learning disabilities.

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Coordinate, in conjunction with advising staff and tutorial coordinator, course and professor specific review sessions for targeted classes.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.

Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

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Master’s Degree or higherin education or a related field

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Knowledge and understanding of NCAA Division I rules and procedures

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Experience with assistive technology recommended for use by students with learning exceptionalities

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Experience in a student-athlete advising environment

Additional Requirements

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Athletics Academic Advising (925F3)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status

Exempt

Pay

$3,589.73 - $5,040.53 Monthly

Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

5/17/2024

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please attach cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three supervisory references,.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of

Regular

or

Term

are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage

for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html

. Refer to

https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html

for a definition of Regular Staff.

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