Learning Specialist

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The University of Iowa Athletics Department seeks a self-motivated, results-oriented individual with the knowledge, ability and interpersonal skills required to serve as Learning Specialist – a full-time position including full University benefits. The University of Iowa is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Department of Athletics manages 22 varsity sports programs and related events with a workforce of approximately 230 regular employees and 300 temporary employees. Athletics is a people-centric organization that operates under a “Win. Graduate. Do It Right.” philosophy. For more information regarding Athletics, please click here.

Responsibilities: Under the supervision of Student-Athlete Academic Services Assistant Athletics Director for Academics, the Learning Specialist is responsible for: providing intensive individualized academic support services that enhances the academic success of University of Iowa student-athletes; working one-on-one and in small groups to teach skill development within various subject areas and/or to students with disabilities; utilizing knowledge and skills to assess student-athletes academic ability in order to design and implement a personalized academic support system that is based on the various needs of each student; providing initial and ongoing trainings to support staff about learning strategies and study skills development techniques; supervising part-time learning assistants. The Learning Specialist must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional nights and weekends.

Benefits Highlights: Excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “Working at Iowa” to learn more.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g. education, special education, psychology, social work or counseling) or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• One to three years experience teaching in a formal educational setting (secondary or above) or academic support experience in a collegiate enviornoment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience utilizing a wide range of learning strategies and remedial study skill development techniques.

• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships;

  • Working knowledge and ability to work effectively in a highly regulated team environment

The University of Iowa Athletics Department seeks a self-motivated, results-oriented individual with the knowledge, ability and interpersonal skills required to serve as Learning Specialist – a full-time position including full University benefits. The University of Iowa is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Department of Athletics manages 22 varsity sports programs and related events with a workforce of approximately 230 regular employees and 300 temporary employees. Athletics is a people-centric organization that operates under a “Win. Graduate. Do It Right.” philosophy. For more information regarding Athletics, please click here.

Responsibilities: Under the supervision of Student-Athlete Academic Services Assistant Athletics Director for Academics, the Learning Specialist is responsible for: providing intensive individualized academic support services that enhances the academic success of University of Iowa student-athletes; working one-on-one and in small groups to teach skill development within various subject areas and/or to students with disabilities; utilizing knowledge and skills to assess student-athletes academic ability in order to design and implement a personalized academic support system that is based on the various needs of each student; providing initial and ongoing trainings to support staff about learning strategies and study skills development techniques; supervising part-time learning assistants. The Learning Specialist must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional nights and weekends.

Benefits Highlights: Excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “Working at Iowa” to learn more.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g. education, special education, psychology, social work or counseling) or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• One to three years experience teaching in a formal educational setting (secondary or above) or academic support experience in a collegiate enviornoment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience utilizing a wide range of learning strategies and remedial study skill development techniques.

• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships;

  • Working knowledge and ability to work effectively in a highly regulated team environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field (e.g. education, special education, psychology, social work or counseling).
• Three to five years of experience in a learning support role, serving student-athletes with academic difficulties in an intercollegiate athletics program.
• Working knowledge of and ability to effectively supervise and manage part-time/student staff to achieve goals and objectives.

Application Process: Visit our website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu and search for keywords “Learning Specialist” Only applications submitted at https://jobs.uiowa.edu will be accepted.

• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
• Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a relevant file to the submission. Applications without both a cover letter and resume will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration.
• The successful candidates will be subject to a driving record review, a credential and criminal background check and will be required to self-disclose any conviction history.
• Five professional references will be required at a later step in the recruitment process.
• As a part of the University of Iowa’s review of your application and consistent with its policies and practices, the University may access and/or view information about you that is job-related and publicly available on the internet, including but not limited to information on social media sites. The access, viewing and/or use of such information is governed by the University’s Policy on Human Rights, as well as state and federal law.
• For questions or additional information, please contact tanner-erwin@uiowa.edu

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Educ Supp Svcs Specialist
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 4A
• Starting Salary Minimum: 46,000
• Starting Salary Maximum: 57,000

Contact Information

• Organization: Athletics
• Contact Name: Tanner Erwin
• Contact Email: tanner-erwin@uiowa.edu