Learning Specialist

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

S11652P

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Posting Details

Posting Number

S11652P

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Working Title

Learning Specialist

Department

Athletics-Student Services

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.

UGA

is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

UGA

employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the

UGA

Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

Typical business hours of Monday – Friday. Availability to work some nights and weekends.

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience

Posting Date

02/12/2024

Open until filled

Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

04/01/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Position Information

| Classification Title | Academic Services Professional | | FLSA | Exempt | | FTE | 1.00 | | Minimum Qualifications |
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications. | | Preferred Qualifications | | | Position Summary |
Provide academic support for academically at-risk student-athletes on an individualized basis with an emphasis on academic skill development. The Learning Specialist functions to ensure assigned students understand assignments in their courses, help them to develop an organizational system that will facilitate success in their courses, assist students in areas where there are some cognitive deficiencies, and help coordinate with assigned counselors, assistant learning specialists, tutors, and mentors to make sure they are receiving proper academic assistance. After each appointment, Learning Specialists will log a report detailing what took place during each session to ensure compliance with UGA, UGAAA, SEC, and NCAA rules and regulations. Regular bi-weekly evening and occasional weekend work. | | Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
- Ability to provide individualized learning strategy training to underprepared and/or at-risk students and report on their progress daily. - Ability to write and present reports and to establish evaluation methods for academic support sessions. - Effective communication and presentation skills. - Organized; maintain consistency in stressful work environment. - Build and maintain positive, professional relationships. - Knowledge of NCAA & SEC rules. | | Physical Demands |
- Stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. - Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, use close and distance vision, and peripheral vision. | | Is driving a responsibility of this position? | No | | Is this a Position of Trust? | No | | Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | No | | Does this position require a P-Card? | No | | Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No | | Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | No | | Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | No | | Credit and P-Card policy |

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

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Duties/Responsibilities

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Serve as the primary learning specialist for a specific group of student-athletes. - Provide academic support for academically at-risk student-athletes on an individualized basis with an emphasis on academic skill development. - Ensure assigned students understand assignments in their courses, help them to develop an organizational system that will facilitate success in their courses, assist students in areas where there are cognitive deficiencies, and help coordinate with assigned assistant learning specialists, mentors and tutors to make sure they are receiving proper academic assistance. | | Percentage of time | 60 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Provide quality control to Assistant Learning Specialist and Mentoring programs through review of portal reports and report any infractions to the Director of Academic Support. - Assist with onboarding, initial training, and continuing training for Assistant Learning Specialist and Mentoring programs. - Manage bi-weekly payroll for Assistant Learning Specialists and Mentors. | | Percentage of time | 35 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Ensure compliance with NCAA, SEC, and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to the area of academic advising. - Other learning specialist and academic support programming duties as assigned. | | Percentage of time | 5 |

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

| Contact Details |
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. | | Recruitment Contact Name | Beth Dziedzic | | Recruitment Contact Email | bethd@sports.uga.edu | | Recruitment Contact Phone | |

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents

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