Academic Learning Specialist - Athletics

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Academic Learning Specialist - Athletics

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Position Title

Academic Learning Specialist - Athletics

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Work Location

Springfield Campus

Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

HR Home Department

015010 INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Pay Grade

42

Proposed Salary

58,500

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?

No, Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type

Full Time Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt

General Function

The Academic Learning Specialist – Athletics is responsible for administering and implementing programs and services designed to meet the needs of student-athletes diagnosed with specific learning disabilities and/or considered to be at risk academically. Develops and implements academic support services for student-athletes in assigned sports including advising and counseling student-athletes on academic and athletic eligibility. Works to enhance and nurture the relationship between the academic success program and the student-athletes, coaches, and faculty.

Description of Primary Duties

The Academic Learning Specialist – Athletics is responsible for administering and implementing programs and services designed to meet the needs of student-athletes diagnosed with specific learning disabilities and/or considered to be at risk academically. Develops and implements academic support services for student-athletes in assigned sports including advising and counseling student-athletes on academic and athletic eligibility. Works to enhance and nurture the relationship between the academic success program and the student-athletes, coaches, and faculty.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.

Experience: At least one year of experience in collegiate academic advising, educational leadership, or related field is preferred.

Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills are required. Computer literacy, particularly in word processing and database management is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Additional Qualifications

Link to Job Description

https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/J...

Open Date

05/17/2024

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Frist Date of Consideration is May 31, 2024.

Official transcripts required at time of hire.

EO/AA and Diversity Statement

Non Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@missouristate.eduequity@missouristate.edu

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

| Posting Number | 20240107FTS | | Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postin... |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this vacancy?

   • Indeed
   • Linkedin
   • Missouri State University Website
   • Google
   • Employee Referral
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Personal Contacts / Networking
   • Print Publications
   • Diversity website posting
   • Job Board (CareerBuilder.com, Monster, etc.)
   • Other

2. * Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Unofficial Transcripts - 1 4. Unofficial Transcripts -2 5. Unofficial Transcripts -3 Optional Documents 1. Other Documents -1

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