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The primary responsibilities of the Learning Specialist/Assistant Director of Learning Services:

• Supporting a diverse, at-risk caseload of student-athletes with daily academic strategy instruction, skill development, and course-driven task completion.

• Assisting in management of the CAST Program, including training, quality control, education, ongoing education and the continued development of a Summer Bridge program. CAST management also includes scheduling and management of our resources to meet the needs of our student-athletes.

• Translating psychoeducational testing results into effective strategies that support students’ academic progress through their daily work and development toward being independent learners.

• Designing and teaching hourly wage staff strategies and skills to support diverse student learning needs.

• Collaborating with internal and external constituents (e.g., Academic Affairs staff, Learning Services team, CAST team members, etc.) to develop and implement educational supports and programming for student-athletes.

• Monitoring student-athlete academic progress and varying support strategies, as needed.

• Contributing to the collective work of the Learning Services team, including performance analysis.

• Upholding NCAA, ACC, and University rules and regulations.

• Compiling and maintaining appropriate reports and records.

• Performing miscellaneous administrative related duties when necessary.

• This position will work 40 hours a week, Sunday through Thursday. A regular schedule will include some non-traditional hours, including weekend and evening hours depending on program needs. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in both individual work and programmatic efforts.

• Experience applying and teaching a wide range of learning strategies and study skill development techniques.

• Familiarity with educational testing and assessments; demonstrated ability to teach both students and staff learning strategies relevant to individual learning needs.

• Attention to detail in reporting and communication.

• Knowledge of current evidence-based practices for at-risk populations.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

• Ability to develop educational programming, maintain quality, and analyze effectiveness over time.

• Awareness and sensitivity to the academic, athletic, and social pressures faced by student-athletes at the college level.

• Ability to gather data, compile information, maintain records, and prepare reports.

• Knowledge of collegiate academic structures/processes.

• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

• Working knowledge of NCAA academic eligibility and recruiting rules and regulations.

• A strong commitment to the highest level of academic integrity.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $44,000 - $55,000, dependent upon qualifications.

The selected candidates will pass a background check. These are full-time positions with UVa benefits. Employees benefits package highlights include:

• Moving and relocation reimbursement assistance

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off

• Parental and Community Service Leave

• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs

• Retirement benefits

• Tuition and professional development benefits

• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

Required Qualifications – Learning Specialist

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

• Experience: Some related experience working in academic advising, teaching, counseling, student affairs, or a related field is required. Experience supporting students with the development of academic skills.

• Availability: 40 hours a week from Sunday through Thursday. A weekly schedule will include weekend and evening hours to meet the needs of students and the CAST program.

Required Qualifications – Assistant Director of Learning Services

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

• Experience: Two years' related experience working in academic advising, teaching, counseling, student affairs, or a related field is required. Experience supporting students with the development of academic skills.

• Availability: 40 hours a week from Sunday through Thursday. A weekly schedule will include weekend and evening hours to meet the needs of students and the CAST program.

Preferred qualifications:

• Education: A Master’s degree in a relevant field.

• Experience: Four year's related experience working in academic advising, teaching, counseling, student affairs, or a related field. Experience supporting student-athletes with the development of academic skills in a Collegiate environment.

• Availability: 40 hours a week from Sunday through Thursday. A weekly schedule will include weekend and evening hours to meet the needs of students and the CAST program.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please do not submit application materials directly to staff of the Department of Athletics, as only applications received through Workday will be accepted; search for R0046083.  Complete an application online with the following documents: 

• Resume

• Cover letter 

• Contact information for three references

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.  For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter.