Learning Specialist

University of Maryland

College Park, MD

Posted Date: Mar 05, 2025

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    $52,000-$68,000/yr
  • Years of Experience
    1+ Years
  • Work Type
    Full-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

About the Job
Job Description

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: One (1) years 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.

 

Department History

University of Maryland Student Services 2024–2025

Person Role

Brady Rourke

Associate AD - Director GSAC

Sue Sherburne

Executive Associate Athletic Director / SWA

Resa Lovelace

Associate AD - Student-Athlete Development and Inclusive Excellence

Shawn Hendi

Director of Student-Athlete Welfare

Adaeze Alaeze

Program Director of Student-Athlete Career Development

Devon Frieson

Associate Director (FB, FH)

Kendall George

Assistant Director (FB)

Miranda Matias

Assistant Director (WBB, Softball, MGolf)

University of Maryland Student Services 2023–2024

Person Role

Brady Rourke

Associate AD - Director GSAC

Sue Sherburne

Executive Associate Athletic Director / SWA

Resa Lovelace

Associate AD - Student-Athlete Development and Inclusive Excellence

Heather Arianna

Associate Director (MLax, WLax, VB)

Chasity Frieson

Associate Director (MBB, Gym)

Devon Frieson

Associate Director (FB, FH)

Kendall George

Assistant Director (FB)

Miranda Matias

Assistant Director (WBB, Softball, MGolf)

University of Maryland Student Services 2022–2023

Person Role

Brady Rourke

Associate AD - Director GSAC (MGolf, WGolf)

Sue Sherburne

SWA/Sr. Associate AD - Academics & Student Development

Cynthia Edmunds

Sr. Associate AD - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion/Organizational Effectiveness

Resa Lovelace

Assistant AD/ Student-Athlete Development

Nate McGill

Program Director, Student-Athlete Career Development

Heather Arianna

Associate Director (MLax, WLax, VB)

Chasity Frieson

Associate Director (MBB, Gym)

Devon Frieson

Associate Director (FB, FH)

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