Learning Specialist - Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (142974)

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Learning Specialist –

DIVISION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. We serve the state, the nation, and the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and addressing critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge. Illinois is the place where we embrace difference. We embrace it because we value it. Illinois is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community.

The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign has an opening for a Learning Specialist.

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu.EEO.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Academic Program Development (percentage of time: 50%)

• Develop, design and implement specific, individualized plans for the development of academic skills, which include, but are not limited to, reading and writing competencies, time management, note-taking techniques and enhanced study habits

Individual Student Assessment (percentage of time: 30%)

• Responsible for the assessment and coordination of all aspects of academic services for student-athletes with learning disabilities; work on the needs specifically designed for the learning of assigned student-athletes

• Participate in the summer and fall learning disability screening and on-boarding process for new student-athletes

Strategic Engagement (percentage of time: 20%)

• Collaborate with other Academic Services staff in the development and delivery of learning strategy programming individually tailored to each student-athlete

• Collaborate with staff of assigned programs, along with other staff in Academic Services in coordinating campus visits with prospective student-athletes in areas related to academics

• Supervise academic assistants assigned to specific caseload, including scheduling, assigning and reviewing work, and serving as intermediary between student-athlete and academic assistants

• Work compatibly and cooperatively with all personnel within the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics and on the University of Illinois campus

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Required: Master’s degree in education, counseling, sport management or closely related field required.

Experience:

Required: One to two years experience in academic services for student-athletes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

Preferred: Experience in academic support services within higher education with at-risk student-athletes in a learning support capacity.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES,

• Knowledge of and compliance with, specific NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and institution rules that relate to this position is required.
• Srong written and oral communication skills.
• Must be available to work some evenings and weekends.

SALARY

Salary will be commensurate with experience

APPOINTMENT STATUS

100 % time of appointment

PROPOSED START DATE

As soon as possibility after the closing date.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

For full consideration, please create your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your (list required documents, such as resume, a cover letter, and the names and email addresses or phone numbers of three professional references, etc.) by March 12, 2021. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered.

CONTACT

For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact Krissy Doran at [email protected]

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

College Name or Administrative Unit:Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Category:5-Education and Student Services Title:Learning Specialist - Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (142974) Open Date:02/26/2021 Close Date:03/12/2021 Organization Name:Intercollegiate Athletics

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