Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning.
Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.
Grand Canyon University’s Athletic Department is passionate about helping student-athletes achieve their highest level of excellence. The Athletic Department uses intercollegiate sports as a platform for developing our student-athletes on integrity and personal growth. Are you passionate about helping student-athletes achieve their highest level of excellence? Then this position is for you!Grand Canyon University is seeking a Learning Specialist in Athletics.
What you will do:
Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning.
Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.
Grand Canyon University’s Athletic Department is passionate about helping student-athletes achieve their highest level of excellence. The Athletic Department uses intercollegiate sports as a platform for developing our student-athletes on integrity and personal growth. Are you passionate about helping student-athletes achieve their highest level of excellence? Then this position is for you!Grand Canyon University is seeking a Learning Specialist in Athletics.
What you will do:
Apply NowAssist in the day-to-day operations of the Office of Student-Athlete Development.
Advises enrolled student-athletes on university, college/department academic requirements, including admission/general education requirements and specific program majors and minors.
Provide intensive academic support and learning assistance to specific student-athletes.
Work one-on-one to develop and implement learning strategies and effective study skills within the framework of the student’s academic and athletic time demands.
Conduct intake assessment on student-athletes to identify areas of academic strengths and weaknesses.
Monitor academic performance, prepare, and implement individualized plans for at-risk student-athletes, and ensure student-athletes meet institutional and NCAA eligibility requirements.
Facilitate study hall.
Assist in monitoring student-athlete class attendance.
Schedule tutor appointments.
Prepare weekly coaches' reports detailing academic progress and issues.
Assist with the registration process, certification for competition, and Academic Progress Rates (APR) data collection.
Evaluate student transcripts and/or records pre-registration and during the student academic cycle to ensure appropriate program selection and accurate course selection for graduation requirements. Reconcile textbooks ordered from third-party providers.
Recruiting visits as requested by a head coach.
Other duties as assigned.
What you need:
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution required, preferably in the disciplines of Education, Counseling, or Sports Administration.
Previous experience working with students at collegiate level.
Must possess ability to clearly establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with student athletes.
Must pass a background check including fingerprinting.
Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.
Why work at GCU:
Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan
Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
Free covered parking
We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program
Free on-site gyms on campus
Person | Role |
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Anthony Martinez |
Senior Associate Athletic Director, Student Services |
Katy Keenan |
Director of Student-Athlete Development |
Jerome Garrison |
Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Development |
Person | Role |
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Anthony Martinez |
Senior Associate Athletic Director, Student Services |
Katy Keenan |
Director of Student-Athlete Development |
Sean Pryor |
Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Development |
Jerome Garrison |
Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Development |
Person | Role |
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Anthony Martinez |
Senior Associate Athletic Director, Student Services |
Sean Pryor |
Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Development |
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