Learning Specialist

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STA00695PO24

Job Family

Student Services

Job Function

Student Services

USC Market Title

Student Services Program Manager

Link to USC Market Title

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/154524

Job Level

M0 - Managerial

Business Title (Internal Title)

Learning Specialist

Campus

Columbia

Work County

Richland

College/Division

Athletics

Department

Department of Athletics

State Pay Band

6

Approved Starting Salary

$54,165

Advertised Salary Range

$54,165 - Salary commensurate with qualifications.

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

Standard working schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm

Willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. May include evenings and weekends.

Basis

12 months

Job Search Category

Student Services

About USC

| About University of South Carolina |
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. | | Inclusive Excellence Statement |
At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees. |

Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu.

Position Description

| Advertised Job Summary |
Serves as Learning Specialist reporting to the Director of Enrichment Services. Work in conjunction with academic advisors to assist student-athletes with various needs as they relate to academics. Primary purpose is to advise and assist a specific segment of students in need of additional support services, to include at-risk, under prepared or learning disabled individuals. Learning Specialists advise on course selection and assist with academic preparation based on each individual student-athlete’s strengths and needs. Assist with student-athlete recruiting events and orientation. | | Minimum Qualifications |
Bachelor’s degree and 3 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience. | | Preferred Qualifications |
Master’s degree plus one year of experience or a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience. Collegiate experience is strongly preferred; experience with student-athletes is highly desirable. | | Knowledge/Skills/Abilities |
Ability to work with a diverse student-athlete population and communicate effectively with students, professors, peers and parents. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Must be able to prioritize work tasks and handle multiple tasks quickly and efficiently. |

Job Duties

| Job Duty |
Provide student services to assigned teams, to include academic support, liaison to faculty, administrators and coaches regarding student-athletes’ academic matters, progress reports, production and dissemination of progress reports, referrals, class schedules, academic success plans. Facilitate the use of diagnostic tests for proper placement of students in freshman-level courses, communicate with student-athletes regarding scholarships and awards. Participate in student-athlete new orientations and screenings. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 35 |

| Job Duty |
Assist with the tutor and mentor programs. Plan, coordinate and implement tutor and mentor employee training, observations and evaluations. Work with tutor and mentor coordinators to determine appropriate training topics, plan appointment observation schedules and implement methods of evaluation each semester. Provide academic coach trainings. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 25 |

| Job Duty |
Serve as college liaison. Keep academic unit abreast of changes in major requirements, major change deadlines and other pertinent information. Attend departmental meetings as needed to acquire departmental updates. Meet with college certification officials to discuss progress of our student-athletes. Prepare EOS (End of Semester) reports to be used for departmental budgeting. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 10 |

| Job Duty |
Provide assistance to coaching staffs regarding recruiting (meeting with parents, potential recruits, conducting recruiting presentations, etc.), generally occurring after normal business hours. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Enrichment and the Associate AD of Academics in the daily operations of the CARES (Carolina Academic Resources and Enrichment Services) office. Perform any special projects as assigned. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 20 |

| Job Duty |
Serve as the professional staff member on duty in order to close the building at 9:00pm, generally twice a month, and 1 Sunday per semester. Assist with evening study halls. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 5 |

| Job Duty |
Attend summer orientations to share resources offered by Enrichment Services. Assist with textbook sorting and distribution. Serve as liaison for at least one Dodie Academic Center Committee. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 5 |

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

| Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No | | Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential |

Posting Detail Information

| Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Desired Start Date | | | Job Open Date | 08/26/2024 | | Job Close Date | 10/10/2024 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Special Instructions to Applicant |
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by October 10, 2024.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

Clickhere to learn more about why you should work at USC. | | Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/174855 | | EEO Statement |
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have at least a Bachelor’s degree and 3 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. List of References and Contact Information

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