Learning Specialist

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Instructional Design 🗓️ March 19th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Learning Specialist. This role delivers intensive academic support to student-athletes, focusing on one-on-one and small group instruction in study skills and learning strategies, particularly for academically at-risk students, including those with learning disabilities. The Learning Specialist develops individualized learning plans, coordinates educational programs, and collaborates with academic counselors and tutors to support student-athlete success while ensuring compliance with NCAA, ACC, and University policies.

Highlights

Provide one-on-one and small group academic instruction in study skills and learning strategies to student-athletes across all sports.
Develop, implement, and evaluate academic programming and educational materials for students struggling to meet academic standards.
Specialize in supporting academically at-risk student-athletes, including those with learning disabilities or academic under-preparedness.
Collaborate closely with Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes (ASPSA) staff including learning specialists, academic counselors, and tutor coordinators.
Assess academic readiness of prospective student-athletes and serve as liaison to campus-wide learning resource offices.
Required to work some evenings and weekends; some travel may be expected.
Must comply with all NCAA, ACC, and University policies and procedures.
Post-baccalaureate degree required or bachelor's degree with three or more years of relevant experience in educational support or tutoring programs.
Preferred qualifications include a master's degree, experience working with student-athletes, knowledge of learning disability diagnostic tools, and familiarity with NCAA policies.
Experience serving diverse and academically at-risk populations with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with staff and colleagues.