Learning Specialist

Learning Specialist (Working Title) in Undergraduate Studies/Academic Services
- Athletics

The Learning Specialist in Undergraduate Studies/Academic Services
- Athletics will provide comprehensive academic support to an assigned group of student-athletes, with a focus on those with learning disabilities, neurodivergence, or significant academic challenges. Responsibilities include developing individualized learning plans, fostering academic skill development, and promoting independence, self-advocacy, and long-term success. The ability to interact with a wide range of constituents, including student-athletes, athletics staff, faculty, and campus partners, is essential while ensuring compliance with USF, AAC, and NCAA policies.

The incumbent will have a willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Caseload Support:
  Provide individualized academic support through one-on-one and small group sessions. Develop, implement, and monitor academic plans and assess academic progress, and maintain detailed and accurate session reports.
• Learning Support Programming:
  Design and implement individualized and group-based learning strategies and techniques. Develop and assist with workshops and programming focused on the Bulls Learn skills (reading, writing, note-taking, study/test-taking, time management/organization).
• Testing & Evaluation:
  Support the facilitation of the intake and academic screening process for incoming student-athletes. Interpret learning assessments and disability documentation and coordinate referrals where applicable.
• Collaboration & Training:
  Assists in the development and implementation of the Summer Bridge program. Provides training and guidance to tutors and/or academic mentors on learning strategies. Collaborates with academic staff, faculty, and coaches to support student-athletes. Works in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Learning Services.
• Other Responsibilities:
  
  Ensure compliance with NCAA, AAC, and University of South Florida policies and procedures. May teach courses related to student-athlete transition. May be responsible for training, assisting, or assigning tasks to others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• This position requires a Master's degree in education or a field of study related to the academic program, or a Bachelor's degree in those same fields with a minimum of two years of experience.
• Degree Equivalency Clause:
  Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ Years Experience as a Learning Specialist, Teacher/Instructor, or related position
• Experience working with student-athletes in a collegiate setting
• Expertise in working closely with learning challenges and/or learning deficiencies, developing relevant programming related to the appropriate use of relevant learning strategies and techniques
• Experience selecting and utilizing testing instruments to assess population
• Experience working with student-athletes, support staff and administration in an intercollegiate athletics department at the Division I level
• Experience with public speaking and motivational techniques
• Experience reading educational assessments and psych-educational testing results and implementing effective strategies and support.
• Experience utilizing Teamwork.
• Knowledge of NCAA eligibility requirements governing continuing eligibility
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency is preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.