Student-Athlete Learning Specialist

## Student-Athlete Learning Specialist Apply locations:
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** POSITION SPECIFICS
** The
** Morgan Academic Center (MAC) Student Athlete Learning Specialist
** reports to the Assistant Director of Learning Services, supports an assigned caseload of student-athletes (football and Olympic sports), and assists with ongoing projects as assigned to enhance the overall operation of the MAC’s Learning Services (tutoring, mentoring, study hall, technology education, etc.).The
** Student Athlete Learning Specialist
** develops and implements individualized learning plans for a caseload of student athletes; provides academic support, tools, resources, and learning strategies to enhance academic success; monitors student growth and identifies the need for intervention; interacts with students and parents to address academic, educational, or personal needs; contributes to the delivery of effective and responsive services within a student athlete learning center.
** Additional duties include:
*** Design, coordinate, and deliver comprehensive academic support services and evidence-based interventions to an assigned caseload of student athletes across diverse academic disciplines and skill levels
* Develop individualized learning plans through comprehensive assessment of each student athlete's academic strengths, challenges, and learning preferences, incorporating both academic and athletic schedule considerations
* Provide targeted instruction and mentoring in essential academic success competencies, including time management strategies, critical thinking and analytical reasoning, effective note-taking strategies, test preparation strategies, and proper research skills
* Conduct comprehensive screening, assessment, and diagnostic evaluations of student athletes using validated assessment tools and evidence-based practices to identify learning differences, academic risks, and support needs
* Analyze assessment data to identify at-risk student athletes and develop early intervention strategies to prevent academic difficulties
* Coordinate referrals to external specialists and testing centers for comprehensive psychological, educational, or medical evaluations when indicated
* Plan, coordinate, and execute summer bridge programs and academic enrichment initiatives designed to ease the transition to university-level academics for incoming student-athletes
* Stay current with best practices in learning support, disability services, and student athlete development through ongoing professional development and research
* Develop training materials, resources, and assessment tools that enhance staff capacity to serve diverse student athlete populations
* Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with campus disability services offices, academic advisors, mental health counselors, and coaching staff to create integrated support networks
* Maintain comprehensive, confidential student records and documentation systems in full compliance with FERPA, ADA, and institutional privacy policies
* Utilize student information systems and learning management platforms to track academic progress, intervention effectiveness, and program outcomes; prepare comprehensive annual reports documenting program impact, student success metrics, and recommendations for…