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Application Review Begins

February 3, 2023; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents with your online application:
* A resume
* A cover letter highlighting how your knowledge, skills and experience qualify you for the requirements, competencies, and qualifications outlined in the job posting.

Department Summary

Services for Student-Athletes provides comprehensive academic support to more than 500 student-athletes attending the University of Oregon. The department is open 7 days a week providing services such as class scheduling and advising, advanced learning assistance for underprepared and disabled learners, tutor appointments, Math and Science lab, quiet study tables and computer labs with Internet, printing and scanning services.

Position Summary

The Learning Specialist will provide intensive academic support to an assigned group of identified student-athletes, some of whom have diagnosed learning disabilities. The Learning Specialist will provide support to a caseload of students from all sports. The Learning Specialist works with students one-on-one and in small groups and re-teaches course content, assists with skill development by teaching study skills, and promotes academic engagement and motivation. The Learning Specialist will assess and evaluate the student's academic needs to determine the necessity for additional academic support and create and maintain individual student progress reports. The Learning Specialist will communicate regularly on the progress of the students to academic support staff, including tutors, advisors, and other learning specialists. The Learning Specialist will also communicate regularly with the Compliance group within the University Athletic Department as well as any team academic support staff within the Athletic Department.

The Learning Specialist will be asked to perform other duties as assigned by the Director or Associate Director(s) of Services for Student Athletes. The Learning Specialist must be willing to work a flexible year-round schedule, including evenings and weekends. Oversees and provides necessary support to student athletes, such as coordinating academic resources, tutoring, exam preparation, critical reading and writing, time management, organization skills, etc. Identifies individual student needs and promotes continued refinement of study skills, such as critical reading, test taking and note taking. Supports students working with Accessible Education to provide appropriate academic accommodations for student-athletes with documented disabilities.

This position reports to the Executive Director of Services for Student Athletes.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills.
• Experience providing individual tutoring support, study skills assistance, time management strategies or other learning support instruction to high school or college students.
• Experience working with students experiencing academic challenges for any reason,
including but not limited to, a lack of academic preparation, skills, or motivation, or a diagnosed learning disability, Attention Deficit Disorder, etc.

Professional Competencies

• Sensitivity to, respect for, and understanding of educational and social developmental needs
of student athletes.
• Demonstrated ability to help students with motivation and engagement around academics.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse educational, cultural,
and economic backgrounds.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Strong written language, spelling, and grammar.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience working with student athletes at a post-secondary level.
• Teaching experience.
• Experience working with academically underprepared students.
• Familiarity with academic assessments, current educational research, and study skills
strategies.
• Working knowledge of NCAA academic regulations.
• Candidates with experience serving the needs of diverse populations are strongly desired.