Learning Specialist

Position Summary The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Office of Academic Excellence, in partnership with the Division of Undergraduate Education - College of Letters & Science, provides support to more than 650 student-athletes in 25 sports throughout the academic year and summer sessions. Our student-centered approach empowers student-athletes to maximize their educational experience while pursuing academic, athletic, and personal goals. Our mission centers on graduating self-sufficient learners who successfully embark on life after college. The Learning Specialist supports the academic success and retention of student-athletes by providing individualized academic support, learning strategy development, time management skill development and targeted intervention for students with diverse learning needs. Working within the Office of Academic Excellence, this role collaborates closely with academic advisors, eligibility staff, coaches, faculty, and campus partners to promote student-athlete achievement while ensuring compliance with NCAA and University standards. The Learning Specialist utilize student-athletes’ educational history, placement results, educational interviews, and athletic medicine and coaching input to collaboratively develop, implement and monitor student-athletes’ individualized academic support plans, which may include weekly learning specialist, academic mentor and/or peer learning (tutoring) support for assigned student-athletes. The Learning Specialist supports a caseload of student-athletes and assigned teams, and serves as a liaison to campus and department resources. Working jointly with the College academic counselors, other learning specialists, peer learning and eligibility staff, as well as campus resources, the Learning Specialist provides initial and ongoing training for academic mentors and peer learning facilitators (tutors). Salary & Compensation UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications Experience supporting at-risk students and students with learning differences (Required) Knowledge of effective learning strategies and academic development (Required) Knowledge of regulations and laws associated with ADA and accommodations for students with diagnosed learning disabilities (Required) Demonstrate ability to exercise sound judgment and handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and according to FERPA guidelines (Required) Skill in working independently and following through on duties with minimal direction (Required) Ability to effectively counsel and refer students to campus resources for assistance with professional, academic, and/or personal matters (Required) Ability to interact diplomatically with individuals of diverse social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds (Required) Outstanding communication skills both oral and written, including skill in writing memos/reports and using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation (Required) Ability to establish and interact collaboratively and effectively with other staff, student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and the UCLA community (Required) Outstanding listening, analytical, and problem-solving skills in work with academic staff and student-athletes (Required) Working knowledge of collegiate athletics and student-athlete demands (Required) Ability to 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 (Required) Working knowledge of NCAA, conference, UCLA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and University policies, rules, and regulations and the ability to adhere to and comply with those rules and regulations (Preferred) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and/or training (Required) Master’s Degree in Education or Counseling (Preferred) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse". 10% Ability to travel occasionally to support student-athletes at away competitions. Schedule Variable Union/Policy Covered SV-Stdt Svs & Adv Prof (SSAP) Complete Position Description #J-18808-Ljbffr UCLA