Learning Specialist

Posting Details

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

The George Washington University offers a comprehensive, NCAA Division I athletics program featuring 400 student-athletes across 20 varsity sports. A charter member of the storied Atlantic 10 Conference and the league’s only Association of American Universities (AAU) member institution, the GW Revolutionaries lead in the classroom, in competition, and in service to our campus and local communities. GW’s combination of world-class academics, elite A10 athletics, and location in the heart of the nation’s capital affords our student-athletes an exceptional platform to achieve their dreams.

GW aspires to have a world-class athletics and recreation program. We are committed to building and sustaining a program that mirrors the overall excellence of the university, by providing students an unparalleled opportunity for achievement and engaging the larger community as we grow and cultivate the next generation of leaders.

Reporting to the Assistant Athletics Director for Educational Support Services, the Learning Specialist will support the Educational Support Services program by performing the following duties:

• Manages a caseload of at-risk and additional student-athletes.
• Develops individualized learning profiles and educational development plans for at-risk student-athletes.
• Works with individuals and groups of student athletes to teach academic skills in the areas of reading, writing, organization, time management, testing, and other general study skill areas. Monitors and counsels student-athletes during supervised study sessions; Assists and monitors assignment progress, and adjusts tutoring accordingly.
• Academically advises a caseload of student-athletes, as assigned by team or multiple teams.
• Oversees FYE (First Year Experience) Workshops; develops and implements lesson plans, trains academic advisors on course materials, and coordinates with coaches/advisors to schedule workshops for all first-year student-athletes.

Posting Details

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

The George Washington University offers a comprehensive, NCAA Division I athletics program featuring 400 student-athletes across 20 varsity sports. A charter member of the storied Atlantic 10 Conference and the league’s only Association of American Universities (AAU) member institution, the GW Revolutionaries lead in the classroom, in competition, and in service to our campus and local communities. GW’s combination of world-class academics, elite A10 athletics, and location in the heart of the nation’s capital affords our student-athletes an exceptional platform to achieve their dreams.

GW aspires to have a world-class athletics and recreation program. We are committed to building and sustaining a program that mirrors the overall excellence of the university, by providing students an unparalleled opportunity for achievement and engaging the larger community as we grow and cultivate the next generation of leaders.

Reporting to the Assistant Athletics Director for Educational Support Services, the Learning Specialist will support the Educational Support Services program by performing the following duties:

• Manages a caseload of at-risk and additional student-athletes.
• Develops individualized learning profiles and educational development plans for at-risk student-athletes.
• Works with individuals and groups of student athletes to teach academic skills in the areas of reading, writing, organization, time management, testing, and other general study skill areas. Monitors and counsels student-athletes during supervised study sessions; Assists and monitors assignment progress, and adjusts tutoring accordingly.
• Academically advises a caseload of student-athletes, as assigned by team or multiple teams.
• Oversees FYE (First Year Experience) Workshops; develops and implements lesson plans, trains academic advisors on course materials, and coordinates with coaches/advisors to schedule workshops for all first-year student-athletes.
• Manages and oversees the Athletic Department Tutoring Program; recruits and hires all tutors; manages database for tutor requests and assignments; handles all payroll and payment tracking of tutors.
• Manages and oversees the Athletic Department Study Hall; recruits and hires all study hall monitors; manages schedule and training; handles all payroll and payment tracking of study hall monitors.
• Generates reports for administrators and coaches concerning academic progress of assigned student-athletes.
• Meets with prospective student-athletes and their families to explain the resources available through the Educational Support Services office.
• Communicates regularly with the Assistant Athletic Director for Educational Support Services, university faculty, and officials to assist in coordination of student-athletes’ academic plans.
• Serves as liaison to the Office of Disability Support Services (DSS).
• Coordinates and maintains all requests for psycho-educational/learning disability testing; assists in evaluation for testing and referral to DSS as necessary.
• Serves as liaison for Academic Commons and University Writing Center; schedules workshops with writing center consultants for student-athletes.

The position is based at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC but will require significant domestic travel for games and events. The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced coursework in teaching, special education and/or higher education
• Experience working in higher education
• Experience working with student-athletes
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity in working with students from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including occasional nights/weekends
• Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural questions and prioritize workload
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Hiring Range

$45,925.13 - $63,191.56

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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

| Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. | | College/School/Department: | Athletics and Recreation | | Family | Student Affairs | | Sub-Family | Academic Advising | | Stream | Individual Contributor | | Level | Level 2 | | Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time | | Hours Per Week: | 40 | | Work Schedule: | Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (evenings and weekends as necessary) | | Will this job require the employee to work on site? | Yes | | Employee Onsite Status | On-campus (in person) | | Telework: | No | | Required Background Check: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search | | Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status. | | Internal Applicants Only? | No | | Posting Number: | S013985 | | Job Open Date: | 12/22/2025 | | Job Close Date: | | | If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: | | | Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. | | EEO Statement: |

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?

   • No
   • Yes

2. * For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)?  (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)

   • Yes, IEP complete
   • No, still in IEP
   • N/a - not a current GW employee

3. * What is your salary range expectation?

(Open Ended Question)

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Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

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