Learning Specialist

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Position Details

 

Dept Number/Name: 0-3830-000 / UGS Athletics Advising

College Division: Acad Affairs-Undergrad Studies

Salary Plan: Administrative

Job Code/Title: 1108 / Academic Svcs. Administrator

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $48,000 - $53,000

Position Number : 00046845

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

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Position Details

 

Dept Number/Name: 0-3830-000 / UGS Athletics Advising

College Division: Acad Affairs-Undergrad Studies

Salary Plan: Administrative

Job Code/Title: 1108 / Academic Svcs. Administrator

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $48,000 - $53,000

Position Number : 00046845

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

The Student Success division at the University of South Florida, is comprised of 60 departments, providing students with academic support, engagement opportunities, health & wellness services and enhancement of the educational experience.
The Academic Services team, which has a dual report to Undergraduate Studies and Athletics, provides services, programming, functions and outreach for USF student-athletes that results in satisfactory academic progress and graduation of student-athletes. Academic Services maintains a staff of 13 full-time employees, a team of 4-5 post-baccalaureate interns and full complement of tutorial staff to serve a community of approximately 500 student-athletes representing 19 NCAA Division I sport programs.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Academic Services Administrator (Working Title: Learning Specialist) in Undergraduate Studies/Academic Services in Athletics provides support and management for the Student Learning Services program, which is designed to support student-athletes who may be at heightened academic risk, have learning challenges, and/or diagnosed learning disabilities. In addition to providing intensive academic support to a designated caseload of student-athletes, this position assists in the development and implementation of a variety of educational initiatives, programming, training, and workshops for student-athletes and staff. This position will report to the Assistant Director of Student Learning Services and must adhere to all NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Student-Athlete Caseload:
- Provides intensive academic support to student-athletes who may be at heightened academic risk, have learning challenges, and/or diagnosed learning disabilities.
- Develops and applies learning strategies and study skills designed to best support student-athlete growth and success.

Assessment:
-Assists academic assessments/testing processes.
-Collaborates with the Academic Services staff, Behavioral Health Coordinator, Students with Accessibilities Services (SAS), and Psychological Services to help develop individual academic support plans.
-Interprets and evaluates diagnostic results.
-Provides recommendations/referrals for further testing and utilizing of accommodations as necessary.

Programming/OPS Employee Supervision:
-Oversees the USF Athletics Mentor Program.
- Supervises, manages, and trains 5-10 OPS student workers who are employed as USF Athletics Mentors.
- Schedules all mentor requests submitted per semester.
-Maintains communication between mentors, staff, and student-athletes.
-Complies weekly and semester reports regarding program demand and usage.

Committees and Department Representation:
- Represent Academic Services in meetings and on select committees across UGS and campus.
-Collaborates with the Academic Services staff, Behavioral Health Coordinator, Students with Accessibilities Services (SAS), and Psychological Services to help develop individual academic support plans.

Training and Workshops:
-Assists with the development and implementation of a variety of educational trainings and workshops for student-athletes and staff, including Tutor and Mentor Training and Intern Development Program Training.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

FLSB1310 Equivalency:

4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.
6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.

PREFERRED:

This position requires a Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of one year experience as a Learning Specialist, teacher/instructor, or related position; Experience in working closely with learning deficient students, developing relevant programming and utilization and education of appropriate learning strategies and techniques; Experience working with student-athletes, coaches, support staff and administration in an intercollegiate athletics department at the Division I level; Experience in utilizing and reading educational assessments and psych-educational testing results and implementing effective strategy and support;. Experience utilizing Teamworks/Retain.

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Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 38507

Posting Date:  01/08/2025

Posting End Date: 01/21/2025

How To Apply 

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Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above.  YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

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To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Central Human Resources by telephone: 813-974-2970 or email HR-ADA-Request@usf.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

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Federal Rights

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Work Location 

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About USF 

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF  

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

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