ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, LEARNING RESOURCES

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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, LEARNING RESOURCES

Req #: 246983 Department: INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Job Location: Seattle Campus Posting Date: 06/16/2025  Closing Info: Closes On   06/23/2025 Salary: $6,500 - $6,750 per month  Other Compensation: - Taxable benefits include tickets to UW Intercollegiate home competitions. - Non-local candidates may be eligible for a moving allowance.   Limited Recruitment: Open to UW Employees only If you are a UW employee and would like to be considered for this position, please login to your UW employee profile to apply. Shift: First Shift  Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.  

Req #:

Req #:

246983

Department:

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Job Location:

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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, LEARNING RESOURCES

Req #: 246983 Department: INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Job Location: Seattle Campus Posting Date: 06/16/2025  Closing Info: Closes On   06/23/2025 Salary: $6,500 - $6,750 per month  Other Compensation: - Taxable benefits include tickets to UW Intercollegiate home competitions. - Non-local candidates may be eligible for a moving allowance.   Limited Recruitment: Open to UW Employees only If you are a UW employee and would like to be considered for this position, please login to your UW employee profile to apply. Shift: First Shift  Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.  

Req #:

Req #:

246983

Department:

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Job Location:

Seattle Campus

Posting Date:

06/16/2025 

Closing Info:

Closes On   06/23/2025

Salary:

$6,500 - $6,750 per month 

Other Compensation:

• Taxable benefits include tickets to UW Intercollegiate home competitions.

• Non-local candidates may be eligible for a moving allowance.  

Limited Recruitment:

Open to UW Employees only
If you are a UW employee and would like to be considered for this position, please login to your UW employee profile to apply.

Shift:

First Shift 

Benefits:

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.  

This posting is only open to current UW employees. As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. Washington Athletics has an outstanding opportunity for a Associate Director, Learning Resources, to join their team. Washington Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of growth mindset, committed service, humility and grit, the Huskies choose to lead by example. All Husky Athletics staff make an IMPACT by committing to creating a purpose driven culture that impacts students and our greater community. We engage in GROWTH through dynamic conversations, embracing creativity, and recognizing that every challenge represents an opportunity to learn. We are a COMMUNITY who strive to create experiences for our stakeholders every single day. At our core is the belief that INCLUSION means creating spaces and places that reflect equity, advocacy and belonging for all. With over 650 student-athletes participating in UW's 22 sports programs, the department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing student-athletes with the ability to compete for national and conference championships while working toward a degree from one of the world's leading public research universities. For more detailed information, please visit our Washington Athletics Candidate Dashboard. Within the Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS) unit, the Associate Director of Learning Resources will specialize in working with the student-athlete population, including student-athletes with educationally-impacting diagnoses and under-prepared students. In addition, the Associate Director will serve as the lead for the Men’s Basketball academic support program and oversee two part-time employees (Assistant Learning Specialists). This position reports to the Director of Learning Resources in Student-Athlete Academic Services. The employee will work independently and prioritize and complete ongoing tasks following established departmental, the University of Washington, the Big 10, and NCAA guidelines and university policies. Leadership & Management: • Serve as team leader for the day-to-day operations, planning, and execution of a comprehensive academic support program for Men’s Basketball student-athletes, including orientation, academic coordination, and learning specialist meetings; weekly academic meetings; compiling of academic reports and tracking systems. • Travel with the Men’s Basketball team to proctor exams, run study hall, and provide academic support to student-athletes on the road. • Ensure the Men’s Basketball support staff is providing academic support services to student-athletes as effectively and efficiently as possible and provide staff members with necessary feedback and coaching. • Serve as supervisor for the Assistant Learning Specialists and assist in the planning and implementation of the Young Professionals program, including hiring, ongoing training, and professional development of the annual Young Professionals cohort. • Create and facilitate workshops for small groups of students on a variety of study skills topics. • Act as a resource for staff and coaches in the areas of learning development, learning strategies, and identification of learning disabilities. • Work with the Learning Resources team to recruit, hire, train, and evaluate tutors. • Assist with orientation, summer programs, recruiting, and other programs or duties as assigned by the Director of Learning Resources and/or the Associate Athletic Director for Academic Excellence. • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Learning Resources or the Associate Athletic Director for Academic Excellence. Counseling of Students: • Develop, coordinate, and implement individualized academic support plans for identified student-athletes, including the assessment and evaluation of individual students to determine learning needs and additional support. • Conduct one-on-one academic meetings with a caseload of students, teach learning strategies, and address academic needs. • Serve as liaison to the office of Disability Resources for Students and help coordinate intake interviews, learning disability testing, and follow-through with accommodations and services. • Work with academic advisors to review student-athletes’ class scheduling, degree plans, tutorial services, University of Washington, and NCAA academic standing, and progress toward degree. • Assist with the quarterly scheduling of tutoring for student-athletes using a computerized data management system. • Coordinate study hall for assigned students and teams. • Provide consistent and frequent communication, verbally and in writing, with academic staff and coaches about the progress of assigned student-athletes, including weekly academic coaches’ meetings. Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Big 10, the State of Washington, and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University. The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations. As a condition of employment, the employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS A Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Education, Educational Psychology, or a related field. Two to three years of experience in an education environment working with students who are at risk or have learning disabilities. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum requirements. Additional Requirements: Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written, including skills in writing memos/reports. Knowledge and expertise in effective learning strategies, assessment tools, motivational techniques, and study skill development. Demonstrate ability to exercise sound judgment and handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and according to FERPA guidelines. Ability to work independently and following through on duties with minimal direction, counsel and advise students with professional, academic, and/or personal questions and concerns, interact diplomatically with individuals of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds, and establish and interact collaboratively and effectively with other staff, student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and the University of Washington community. Knowledge of regulations and laws associated with the ADA and accommodations for the learning disabled. Outstanding listening, analytical, and problem-solving skills in working with academic staff and student-athletes. Work collaboratively in situations that may be time sensitive or otherwise highly pressured, with a variety of individuals, including students, coaches, academic personnel, faculty, and staff. Some travel, as well as evening and weekend hours required. DESIRED REQUIREMENTS Master’s degree in Special Education, Education, Educational Psychology, or a related field. Teaching certificate or experience. Three to five years of experience. Experience working with student-athletes in an NCAA Division 1 environment. A working knowledge of University of Washington Intercollegiate Athletics, the University of Washington, the Big 10, and NCAA policies, rules, and regulations. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. ______________________________________________________________

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

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