Learning Specialist (Athletics)

EXPIRED

_ Note for Current UM Employees _

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Definition of Class

This position provides assistance to academically at-risk student-athletes. The incumbent develops, manages, implements, and monitors strategic study programs, to include mentoring and tutoring sessions for student-athletes, assesses the needs of at-risk student-athletes and develops strategic study plans.

_ Note for Current UM Employees _

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Definition of Class

This position provides assistance to academically at-risk student-athletes. The incumbent develops, manages, implements, and monitors strategic study programs, to include mentoring and tutoring sessions for student-athletes, assesses the needs of at-risk student-athletes and develops strategic study plans.

Examples of Work Performed

• Develops and implements programs and services designed to meet the needs of academically at-risk student-athletes.
• Develops and implements academic support plans for under-prepared and learning challenged student-athletes as well as developing and implementing programmatic and training initiatives for the tutorial program.
• Serves as liaison between the academic coaches, academic support staff, and administrators to enhance the academic success of student-athletes.
• Identifies learning needs of students-athletes and develops individualized support programs and services.
• Develops and provides a variety of teaching activities, including diagnostic needs assessments, skills development, decision making, time management, etc.
• Coordinates mentoring programs and tutoring sessions for student athletes and assists in monitoring supervised study table programs designed to develop beneficial study skills.
• Instructs learning disabled student-athletes on the use of a variety of assistive technology.
• Supervises and provides training to tutors and mentors.
• Maintains confidential records and other documentation.
• Stays abreast of and assures adherence to NCAA, SEC, and University rules and regulations as it relates to position.
• May be required to travel and work outside normal business hours (evenings, weekends, and some holidays).
• Ensures all assigned tasks are in compliance with department, University, Southeastern Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Develops and implements programs and services designed to meet the needs of academically at risk student athletes.
2. Coordinates and participates in assigned special and recurring projects and programs to include planning, development, implementation and evaluation of tutorial program.
3. Determines the curriculum for tutorial trainings in compliance with the Athletic Department’s Compliance Office and NCAA.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in education or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university.

AND

Experience:
One (1) year of experience related to the above described duties.

Substitution Statement:

Related experience may be substituted for education, on a basis set forth and approved by the Department of Human Resources.

Interview Requirements:

Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Salary/Wage Information

To learn more about our pay structure and view our salary ranges, click here to visit the Compensation page of our Human Resources website. This link is provided for general pay information. Hourly rate or salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and departmental budget. Note: Unclassified positions (faculty, executives, researchers and coaches) do not have established salary ranges.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.