Assistant Learning Specialist and Tutor Coordinator (Student Services Professional IB)

Position Summary

The Assistant Learning Specialist and Tutor Coordinator plays an important role in supporting the academic success of San Diego State University student-athletes through individualized academic support and comprehensive tutoring services. Under the direction of the Senior Associate Athletic Director of Student-Athlete Support Services, this position coordinates the Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) tutor program while providing one-on-one academic support to a designated caseload of at-risk student-athletes. The incumbent works collaboratively with academic advisors, learning specialists, faculty, and campus partners to connect student-athletes with academic resources, develop effective study strategies, and foster independent learning. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student-athlete achievement by supporting academic progress, personal development, and graduation success within a nationally competitive NCAA Division I athletics program . 

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Student-Athlete Support Services tutor program, including tutor recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, communication, and program support.
• Provide individualized academic support to a designated caseload of at-risk student-athletes by teaching study strategies, monitoring academic progress, and connecting students with campus resources.
• Collaborate with learning specialists, academic advisors, faculty, and campus partners to coordinate tutoring services, academic support, and student success initiatives.
• Maintain tutoring schedules, reports, databases, and academic records while monitoring tutoring participation and supporting NCAA academic integrity standards.
• Assist with Student-Athlete Support Services programs and initiatives, including orientation, Summer Bridge, Aztecs Going Pro, academic recognition events, and other student success activities.

Why You Should Apply

• Make a meaningful impact by helping student-athletes achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals.
• Build experience in academic support, tutoring coordination, student development, and NCAA Division I athletics.
• Work collaboratively with advisors, learning specialists, faculty, coaches, and campus partners in a student-centered environment.
• Contribute to innovative programs that promote academic excellence, graduation, leadership development, and life after athletics.
• Join an athletics department committed to diversity, inclusion, student success, and providing a comprehensive support system for student-athletes.

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Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, temporary position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027, with the possibility of reappointment. 
• This position is designated as non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation. 
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Department of Athletics, utilizing the services of over 150 employees, is responsible for the intercollegiate athletics program at San Diego State University. Currently, there are 18 sport programs, approximately 450 student-athletes, and 17 offices in the department. The offices include the following: The Aztec Club, Administration, Athletic Medicine, Business Office, Compliance, Corporate Sales, Development, Equipment, Event Management/Facilities and Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Media Relations, Strength and Conditioning, Student-Athlete Academic Support Services, Ticket Office, and Video. 

SDSU Athletics is committed to diversity, inclusion, and gender equity while championing the value they bring to our success. We strive to become one of the most diverse and inclusive athletic departments in the country by celebrating each other and our diverse backgrounds. We seek to establish and maintain an inclusive culture that fosters equitable participation for all.

For more information regarding the Athletics department, click here.

Education and Experience

Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of one year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level. Equivalent amounts of graduate level job‑related education may be substituted for the required experience.

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job‑related field.  Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge of and commitment to compliance with NCAA, conference, and San Diego State University rules, policies, and procedures.
• Experience providing academic support services, including tutoring, curriculum advising, data collection and analysis, and program development.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with student-athletes, faculty, coaches, administrators, parents, and campus partners.
• Experience supporting the academic success and development of diverse student populations, including at-risk students and/or student-athletes.
• Experience coordinating tutoring programs, leading academic review sessions, or providing other student academic support services; experience as a Division I student-athlete is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications Required

• Valid California Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

Compensation and Benefits

San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

Compensation:
 Salary is based on your experience, education, and qualifications, within the department’s budget and equity guidelines.

• CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,482 – $6,342/month; hiring salary not expected to exceed $4,482/month.

Full Benefits Package Includes:

• Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

Our benefits are a significant part of total compensation. Learn more at the SDSU Benefits Overview.

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.  Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment.  We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. 

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Apply by July 26, 2026 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. 

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.  Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

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Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Pang Thao at [email protected].