Senior Learning Specialist

About This Role

K-State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for a Senior Learning Specialist, which is a full-time, salaried, benefits-eligible position.

An example of job duties includes but are not limited to:

• Provide intensive academic support to an assigned group of student-athletes. This includes one-on-one tutoring and skill building, evaluating, and monitoring academic plans for students, assisting students in developing self-advocacy skills and self-awareness, providing appropriate referrals to the Student Access Center.
• Work with other learning specialists to level and support all student athletes who level into the strategic learning program
• Provide supervision and oversight for the post-graduate interns and oversee their overall training and daily responsibilities. Provide mentorship and constructive feedback to support interns’ holistic professional and personal development. 
• Provide supervision and oversight for the coordination of the Strategic Tutor Program. Assist with the recruitment, hiring and training of strategic tutors; assist with facilitation of payroll and other HR processes. Work in tandem with Tutor Coordinator to determine a comprehensive support schedule for tutorial program.
• Collaborate with other intern supervisors in the department to create holistic development throughout their time in the internship program
• Provide leadership and assistance with the Strategic Learning program services and resources
• Other duties as assigned

About Us

K- State Athletics, Inc. is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with student-athletes and wants to become a member of our staff to help advance athletics student athlete academic services through hard work, knowledge, and dedication.

Our mission is to foster a culture in which our student-athletes have every opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, athletically, mentally and socially while operating an organization that is anchored by a genuine commitment to K-State, our supporters and each other.

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Worksite Description

This position is On-site .

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in special education, educational psychology, academic advising, college student development, curriculum/instruction, or closely related field
• Two years working full-time as a learning specialist or in a closely related field
  
  
  OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  --Excellent written and oral communication skills, and computer proficiency
  --Excellent organizational skills
  --Some evening and weekend hours required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of diagnostic placement testing/learning assessments and interpretation of disability documentation
• Experience using Teamworks Academics, Peoplesoft, or other NCAA/University learning software.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and experience working with NCAA student-athletes with documented learning disabilities
• Supervisory experience of student or postgraduate intern staff or strategic tutoring program

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter indicating your qualifications for the position
2. Resume with three professional references that includes contact information (name, title, phone number, email address)

Application Window

Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$43,888 to $50,000

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental and vision health plans
• Very competitive retirement plan
• Earned vacation and sick leave plans
• Parental leave plan
• Term life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Paid KSU designated holidays

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