Description
K-State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for a Senior Learning Specialist, which is a full-time, salaried, benefits-eligible position.
An example of job duties includes but are not limited to:
- Provide intensive academic support to an assigned group of student-athletes. This includes one-on-one tutoring and skill building, evaluating, and monitoring academic plans for students, assisting students in developing self-advocacy skills and self-awareness, providing appropriate referrals to the Student Access Center.
- Work with other learning specialists to level and support all student athletes who level into the strategic learning program
- Provide supervision and oversight for the post-graduate interns and oversee their overall training and daily responsibilities. Provide mentorship and constructive feedback to support interns’ holistic professional and personal development.
- Provide supervision and oversight for the coordination of the Strategic Tutor Program. Assist with the recruitment, hiring and training of strategic tutors; assist with facilitation of payroll and other HR processes. Work in tandem with Tutor Coordinator to determine a comprehensive support schedule for tutorial program.
- Collaborate with other intern supervisors in the department to create holistic development throughout their time in the internship program
- Provide leadership and assistance with the Strategic Learning program services and resources
- Other duties as assigned
About Us
K- State Athletics, Inc. is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with student-athletes and wants to become a member of our staff to help advance athletics student athlete academic services through hard work, knowledge, and dedication.
Our mission is to foster a culture in which our student-athletes have every opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, athletically, mentally and socially while operating an organization that is anchored by a genuine commitment to K-State, our supporters and each other.
For more information on K-State Athletics, please visit http://www.kstatesports.com
For more information on Manhattan, KS and the University, please visit http://www.k-state.edu/hcs/jobs/
Worksite Description
This position is On-site.
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
Benefits
- Excellent medical, dental and vision health plans
- Very competitive retirement plan
- Earned vacation and sick leave plans
- Parental leave plan
- Term life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Long term disability insurance
- Paid KSU designated holidays
K-State Athletics Local Agency Employee Benefits Information: https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/2020/3/6/athletics-human-resources.aspx?path=reources
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree in special education, educational psychology, academic advising, college student development, curriculum/instruction, or closely related field
- Two years working full-time as a learning specialist or in a closely related field
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
--Excellent written and oral communication skills, and computer proficiency
--Excellent organizational skills
--Some evening and weekend hours required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of diagnostic placement testing/learning assessments and interpretation of disability documentation
- Experience using Teamworks Academics, Peoplesoft, or other NCAA/University learning software.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and experience working with NCAA student-athletes with documented learning disabilities
- Supervisory experience of student or postgraduate intern staff or strategic tutoring program
- Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents:
- Cover letter indicating your qualifications for the position
- Resume with three professional references that includes contact information (name, title, phone number, email address)
