What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning Specialist position at University of Maryland?
Job Description Summary
Organization Summary Statement:
As a member of a progressive Gossett Student-Athlete Center (GSAC) Academic Services Unit, the Learning Specialist will manage a caseload of at-risk student-athletes. This individual will conduct one-on-one academic meetings with a caseload of students, teach learning strategies, and address the academic needs of student-athletes. Specific duties will also include, but are not limited to, active involvement in the Learning Services Working Group, development of creative ideas to best support at-risk student-athletes, and when necessary, acting as a liaison to faculty, administrators, and coaches regarding student-athlete academic matters. The Learning Specialist should adhere to all University of Maryland, Big Ten Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. This position will work cooperatively with athletic academic counselors and student success colleagues on campus to assess academic needs and enhance student-athlete academic skill development. The Learning Specialist will work collaboratively with GSAC staff to execute evaluations for all incoming student-athletes in both the summer and winter terms; act as a liaison to the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services on campus; and perform all other related duties as assigned.
As a member of a progressive Gossett Student-Athlete Center (GSAC) Academic Services Unit, the Learning Specialist will manage a caseload of at-risk student-athletes. This individual will conduct one-on-one academic meetings with a caseload of students, teach learning strategies, and address the academic needs of student-athletes. Specific duties will also include, but are not limited to, active involvement in the Learning Services Working Group, development of creative ideas to best support at-risk student-athletes, and when necessary, acting as a liaison to faculty, administrators, and coaches regarding student-athlete academic matters. The Learning Specialist should adhere to all University of Maryland, Big Ten Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. This position will work cooperatively with athletic academic counselors and student success colleagues on campus to assess academic needs and enhance student-athlete academic skill development. The Learning Specialist will work collaboratively with GSAC staff to execute evaluations for all incoming student-athletes in both the summer and winter terms; act as a liaison to the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services on campus; and perform all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Experience: One (1) year of experience providing counseling or advising services or conducting recruitment or enrollment activities.
Other
- Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
- Knowledge of best practices in the recruitment of student athletes.
- Knowledge of establishing and implementing individualized learning plans.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
- Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three references.
Best Consideration Date: March 16, 2025.
Posting Close Date: NA.
Open Until Filled: Yes.
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Salary Range: $52,000 - $68,000
Benefits Summary For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.
Background Checks Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
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Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice The University of Maryland (UMD) does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities. Specifically, Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in UMD programs and activities, including with respect to admission and employment.
Salary : $52,000 - $68,000
