Athletic Learning Specialist

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Posting Information

Posting Number

SAECC3965

Advertised Title

Athletic Learning Specialist

Campus Location

Main Campus (Memphis, TN)

Position Number

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Posting Details

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Posting Number

SAECC3965

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Advertised Title

Athletic Learning Specialist

Campus Location

Main Campus (Memphis, TN)

Position Number

018279

Category

Staff (Hourly/Monthly)

Department

Athletic Academic Services

Minimum Position Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two (2) years appropriate experience.

Must provide and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Special Conditions

This is a re-advertisement current applicants do not need re-apply.

The department is especially interested in candidates with demonstrated teaching expertise and counseling experience with students who have been diagnosed with learning disabilities and/or deficiencies.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

This position may require some early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel.

Posting Date

11/14/2024

Closing Date

11/19/2024

Open Until Screening Begins

No

Hiring Range

$43,888 - $45,000 per year

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time: Benefits Eligible

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Additional Working Conditions

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.

Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Is this posting for UofM employees only?

No

Positions Supervised

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to be detail-oriented.

Knowledge of student advising and counseling best practices.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Additional Position Information

Must be able to comply with all University, Department, Board of Trustees, Athletic Conference, and

NCAA

policies and procedures.

Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only) [

](https://www.memphis.edu/hr/pdf/hiring...)

Job Duties

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Conducts individual academic assistance appointments and assessments with student-athletes who are academically at-risk or who have learning disabilities. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Assists with reviewing any reports on students with learning disabilities. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Assist with communication with the Disability Resources for Students (DRS) office on campus for all student-athletes using their services and then communicate updates to CAAS staff. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Schedules academic mentoring sessions for student-athletes with learning disabilities. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Assists with training and oversight of academic mentors as well as tutors. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Assists Center for Athletic Academic Services (CAAS) staff in hiring and recruiting of academic mentors and tutors. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Assist Tutor Coordinator; Manage, train, recruit, and coordinate our group of 5-10 tutors; Communicate with on-campus tutor coordinator concerning online tutoring services offered through the University. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Perform other duties as assigned. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Describe your work experience counseling student athletes.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Are you a member of the National Association for Academic Advisors in Athletics (N4A)?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you possess a Master's degree?

   • yes
   • no

3. * Describe your experience working with students who are academically at risk.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Please describe your work experience in higher education with students and/or student-athletes.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Do you have a valid driver's license?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. References List

Optional Documents 1. Unofficial Transcript

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