Learning Specialist

Posting Details

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Working Title

Learning Specialist

Position Location

Fort Collins, CO

Work Location

Position is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional Position

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Posting Details

Posting Detail Information

Working Title

Learning Specialist

Position Location

Fort Collins, CO

Work Location

Position is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional Position

No

Posting Number

202501739AP

Position Type

Admin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification Title

Prof/Indiv Contrib II

Number of Vacancies

1

Work Hours/Week

40

Proposed Annual Salary Range

$50,000- $60,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

01/20/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on

12/15/2025

Description of Work Unit

Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) is under President’s Office and reports directly to the President’s Chief of Staff while working in close collaboration with Athletics. The calling of Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) is to inspire and cultivate Ah-Ha moments. The staff provides support for all student-athletes from the time they arrive on campus for a recruiting visit until they graduate. The staff provides resources, experience and knowledge empowering each student-athlete to reach his/her academic and personal potential.

Colorado State University is located in Fort Collins, a city of 161,000. Located 65 miles north of Denver, the city is nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and alongside the banks of the Cache La Poudre River. Fort Collins offers the convenience of a small town with the amenities of a larger city including a strong public school system, various recreational opportunities, cultural offerings, and dining venues. Residents experience a moderate 4-season climate with an average of 300 days of sunshine a year.

Position Summary

This position will oversee the SASS Content Tutor Program and Evening Objective Based Study Hall Program. In this role staff will: schedule ongoing tutoring sessions for student-athletes, collect program data to improve learning for student-athletes, provide intensive summer academic support for incoming first-year student-athletes, and create and implement special academic programming to support student-athletes’ growth in writing and mathematics. This position will report to the Senior Learning Specialist and serve as a learning specialist for approximately 20 high academic risk student-athletes. Nights and weekend work required.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in areas of education, counseling, psychology or related field with at least 2 years of experience in higher education, academic advising or Student-Athlete Support Services
• or
• Master’s degree in area of counseling, student affairs/services, education or sports management, or related field and at least 1 year of experience working in higher education
• Demonstrated ability to teach literacy development strategies, writing skill development, math skills development, study skills, and organization/time management skills
• Working knowledge of effective learning strategies, research-based pedagogical practices and use of technology for instruction
• Ability to work unique nights and weekends

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience as a learning specialist or equivalent position with student-athletes at an NCAA Division I Institution
• 2 or more years classroom teaching experience at the high school or university level
• Experience supervising staff
• Knowledge of NCAA initial and continuing eligibility rules
• Experience developing and implementing learning curriculum
• Experience recruiting and hiring employees
• Experience presenting to large groups

Essential Duties

| Job Duty Category | Student Learning Specialist | | Duty/Responsibility |
- Provide intensive academic support services to assigned group of students and teach academic skills - Communicate regularly with academic support staff and coaches on academic progress of assigned student-athletes - Collaborate with the Senior Learning Specialist to design and implement weekly sessions to improve student-athletes’ organizational skills, study skills and self-advocacy skills - Collaborate with the Senior Learning Specialist to develop and implement “learning workshops” for writing and mathematics to improve student-athletes’ learning

| | Percentage Of Time | 55% |

| Job Duty Category | Coordinator of the SASS Tutoring Program | | Duty/Responsibility |
- Supervise the SASS Tutoring Program – write program policies and procedures, delegate responsibilities to the content tutors, and schedule ongoing tutoring sessions - Recruit, hire, train, manage and evaluate the SASS Tutoring Program staff (approximately 10 – 20 individuals) - Assess the SASS Tutoring Program annually, collect data on the program’s effectiveness and make informed recommendations for continued improvement - Collaborate with the Center for Advising and Student Achievement, Institute for Learning and Teaching, Academic Advancement Center, and other academic support units to provide additional resources for student-athletes

| | Percentage Of Time | 20% |

| Job Duty Category | Program Data Collection and Analysis | | Duty/Responsibility |
- Screen student-athletes to identify level of academic independence and determine if tutoring is needed - Coordinate the start of semester learning assessment(s) of all student-athletes - Collaborate with other on-campus learning support organizations and learning specialists - Collect, analyze and communicate student-athletes’ assessment data with SASS staff and other on-campus learning support programs - Research additional learning assessment tools to improve student-athletes’ learning - Collaborate with the Senior Learning Specialist to collect data on the overall program effectiveness (SASS Content Tutoring, EXLU Mentoring and Learning Workshops) and make data-informed recommendations for continued improvement

| | Percentage Of Time | 5% |

| Job Duty Category | Coordinate Objective Based Study Hall Program | | Duty/Responsibility |
- Coordinate, supervise and evaluate the Objective-Based Study Hall Program - Recruit, hire, train, manage and evaluate the study hall monitors - Monitor evening Study Hall Sunday-Thursday during Fall and Spring Semesters.

| | Percentage Of Time | 20% |

Application Details

| Special Instructions to Applicants |
To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. | | Conditions of Employment | Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) | | Search Contact | Miranda Lamonski, miranda.lamonski@colostate.edu | | EEO |
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. | | Background Check Policy Statement |
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. |

References Requested

References Requested

| Minimum Requested | 3 | | Maximum Requested | 3 |

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume

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