Academic Learning Specialist, Athletics

Budget title:
Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: $60,250

Binghamton University Athletics invites applications for the position of Academic Learning Specialist-Athletics. This role is a key member of the Visions Center team and supports the academic success, retention, and graduation of Binghamton University student-athletes.

• Learning Specialist Responsibilities (50%)
  • Develop and deliver individualized academic support plans for student-athletes with high academic risk factors and education-impacting disabilities
  • Meet one to four times per week with an assigned caseload of student-athletes from a variety of sport programs in highly engaging, developmental sessions focused on:
    • Time management and organization
    • Reading comprehension and writing development
    • Study strategies and academic skill building
  • Demonstrate an understanding of course expectations and general course content to support successful completion of academic objectives
  • Collaborate closely with Visions Center staff, Services for Students with Disabilities, faculty, and other campus partners to maximize available resources
  • Provide consistent and timely feedback to athletics academic advisors and coaches regarding student-athlete progress
  • Monitor and track academic performance across all enrolled courses
  • Prepare and distribute detailed academic progress and status reports
• Learning Services & Leadership (35%)
  • Provide learning services support across all Binghamton University varsity sport programs
  • Serve as a primary academic advisement support contact for selected teams
  • Assist in the development and implementation of departmental strategic plans, policies, and procedures
  • Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and assessment of learning services program goals and outcomes
  • Collaborate with athletics administration, coaches, and campus partners to implement consistent criteria guiding student-athletes support plans and resources
  • Provide oversight of the peer mentoring program
  • Support the Visions Center's summer bridge program for incoming first-year and transfer student-athletes
• Additional Divisional Responsibilities (10%)
  • Develop and implement educational initiatives, trainings, and workshops for student-athletes and staff, including tutor, study facilitation, and mentor training
  • Serve as an expert resource for Visions Center staff on learning strategies, student behaviors, course expectations, and university resources
  • Conduct ongoing evaluation of academic support programs and recommend improvements to the Senior Associate Athletic Director/Associate Athletic Director
  • Serve on campus and departmental committees, including search committees
  • Collaborate regularly with colleagues and campus partners to advance divisional and university goals
  • Co-teach a UNIV course with a designated faculty member, if applicable
• Divisional Contributions & Professional Development (5%)
  • Attend and actively participate in all Visions Center meetings, orientations, trainings, and events
  • Maintain current knowledge of and ensure compliance with NCAA, SUNY, and Binghamton University rules and regulations
  • Participate in professional development opportunities
  • Perform duties outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, as necessary

• Bachelor's degree (or higher)
• Experience teaching/implementing learning strategies and developing academic intervention plans for students
• Demonstrated ability to manage administrative responsibilities, including planning, organizing, and implementing programs and initiatives
• Decision-making, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse educational, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Effective written, oral, and computer skills

• Master's degree in education, psychology, counseling, or related field
• Experience supporting students facing academic challenges, including under-preparation, skill gaps, motivation concerns, diagnosed learning disabilities, or English language developmental needs
  -OR- teaching experience in a related field
• Experience working with NCAA Division I student-athletes
• Experience supporting English language learners
• Experie…