Learning Specialist

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Monmouth University is seeking applications for a Part-Time Learning Specialist in the Athletics Department.

The candidate would be expected to: coordinate, organize, and implement a study plan with the assigned cohort of student-athletes. This would be executed through consistent weekly meetings with the student, as well as consistent communication with the athletics academic support staff and the coaching staff on the students’ progress. The candidate must exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior when working with a student-athlete when it comes to the University’s policy on academic honesty, as well as the ethical academic standards of the NCAA.

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

For more information about the department, visit the Athletics webpage.

 

Application Material Required:

Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university’s career portal. In addition to the application, candidates  must  upload the following documents. Applications will  not  be considered complete for review until all required documents are uploaded.

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Job Details

Description

Monmouth University is seeking applications for a Part-Time Learning Specialist in the Athletics Department.

The candidate would be expected to: coordinate, organize, and implement a study plan with the assigned cohort of student-athletes. This would be executed through consistent weekly meetings with the student, as well as consistent communication with the athletics academic support staff and the coaching staff on the students’ progress. The candidate must exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior when working with a student-athlete when it comes to the University’s policy on academic honesty, as well as the ethical academic standards of the NCAA.

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

For more information about the department, visit the Athletics webpage.

 

Application Material Required:

Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university’s career portal. In addition to the application, candidates  must  upload the following documents. Applications will  not  be considered complete for review until all required documents are uploaded.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Professional References

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements academic support plans for an at-risk cohort of 5-10 student-athletes.
• Weekly, if not daily, checks-ins are required of this position with this group.
• May be required to communicate outside of normal business hours (evenings, weekends, and some holidays).
• Maintain regular and consistent communication with the academic support staff, coaches, and administrators to help ensure academic progression of the student-athlete cohort.
• Identify learning needs of students-athletes and develop individualized support programs and services.
• Helping to make sure that student-athletes in the cohort are utilizing all academic support services (i.e., Department of Disability Services and tutorial services).
• Maintain thorough understanding of NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations, in addition to University concentration requirements.
• Perform other department wide student-athlete support services as assigned by the Athletics Academic Support Staff.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• One year of experience.
• Experience in athletics and/or academic education support
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to treat confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Must have an understanding of the University’s concern for academics, as well as athletic excellence.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Experience in athletics academic education support
• Counseling, Math and/or English teaching experience.

 

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:
Barbara Santos at bsantos@monmouth.edu or 732-263-5629

Note to Applicants:

Please keep in mind that a job posted as “Open until filled” may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.  

Working at Monmouth University perks:

• Earned sick leave:  Monmouth University provides its part-time staff employees, including on-call staff and temporary employees, with earned sick leave according to the New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act. 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center - Employees are entitled to use the Fitness Center while employed in their PT or on-call capacity
• Recreational & Cultural Activities - Athletic and cultural events throughout the academic year are open to employees. Many of these events are open to employees free of charge or at reduced costs
• University Bookstore discount - Employees receive a ten percent (10%) discount on most items purchased in the University Bookstore. 

To view a full list of benefits, visit our benefits page at: Employee Benefits Information | Human Resources | Monmouth University

Department:

  Athletics

 ** Work Schedule:**

Up to 20 hours per week

Total Weeks Per Year

25

Expected Salary:

$25 per hour

Union:

N/A

Job Posting Close Date

Open until filled

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