Learning Specialist

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Learning Specialist

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Job Title

Learning Specialist

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Division

Office of the President

Department

Athletics Department

Work Status

Full Time

Position Category

Staff

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Range

Commensurate with experience

Minimum

Commensurate with experience

Maximum

Commensurate with experience

Fund Source

State Support

Job Duties

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a member of a progressive Academic Services Unit, the Learning Specialist will manage and support a caseload of at-risk student-athletes, specialize in working with students from a variety of sports.

This individual will be responsible for conducting one-on-one academic meetings with a caseload of students, teaching learning strategies and addressing academic needs.

Specific duties will also include but are not limited to development of creative ideas to best support at-risk student-athletes, and when necessary, acting as a liaison to faculty, administrators, and coaches regarding student-athlete academic matters.

The Learning Specialist should adhere to all Morgan State University,

MEAC

Conference, and

NCAA

rules and regulations.

This position will work cooperatively with Athletic Academic Counselors and Student Success colleagues on campus to assess academic needs and enhance student-athlete academic skill development.

The Learning Specialist will work collaboratively with the Academic Services staff to organize and execute evaluations for all incoming student-athletes and, when needed; act as a liaison to the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services on campus; and perform all other related duties as assigned.

The learning specialist may be assigned to a specific team to provide additional support services.

Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, Counseling, or a related academic field from an accredited college or university is required.

Experience:

One (1) to (3) three years of related experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population, excellent communication and organizational skills.

Must maintain strict adherence to Morgan State University,

NCAA

, and

MEAC

Conference rules and regulations affecting the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, and University.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Candidates who possess the following will receive preference:

Master’s degree preferred along with experience working in academic support services in athletics.

Experience in teaching learning strategies and other study skill instructional

techniques.

Experience working with various components of the Retain software.

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | ST01266 | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Job Open Date | 06/10/2024 | | Application Review Date | | | Job Close Date | 07/23/2024 | | Special Instructions to Applicant |
Please enter two professional references in the References page of the application. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have at least one (1) year of related experience?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Are you a current, past or retired Morgan University employee? Are you a current, past or retired State employee? If YES to pass, retired or current STATE employee, please put the agency. If not applicable, put N/A.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Transcripts (unofficial ) Optional Documents 1. Supporting Document

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