The Academic Learning Specialist – Athletics is responsible for administering and implementing programs and services designed to meet the needs of student-athletes diagnosed with specific learning disabilities and/or considered to be at risk academically. Develops and implements academic support services for student-athletes in assigned sports including advising and counseling student-athletes on academic and athletic eligibility. Works to enhance and nurture the relationship between the academic success program and the student-athletes, coaches, and faculty.
Description of Primary Duties
The Academic Learning Specialist – Athletics is responsible for administering and implementing programs and services designed to meet the needs of student-athletes diagnosed with specific learning disabilities and/or considered to be at risk academically. Develops and implements academic support services for student-athletes in assigned sports including advising and counseling student-athletes on academic and athletic eligibility. Works to enhance and nurture the relationship between the academic success program and the student-athletes, coaches, and faculty.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: At least one year of experience in collegiate academic advising, educational leadership, or related field is preferred.
Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills are required. Computer literacy, particularly in word processing and database management is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Additional Qualifications Link to Job Description https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/5676.htm Open Date 05/17/2024 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants
Frist Date of Consideration is May 31, 2024.
Official transcripts required at time of hire.