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Ohio State University
Senior Learning Specialist
NCAA
Tutoring
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Ohio State University is hiring a Senior Learning Specialist. The role serves as an academic support counselor in the university's Student Athlete Support Services office, building instructional plans and teaching study strategies to student-athletes who are underprepared for college-level work. The specialist also trains tutors and partners with academic counselors, with two openings supporting men's basketball, football, and Olympic sports.
Highlights
- Design and carry out individualized academic plans for underprepared student-athletes through small-group and one-on-one meetings.
- Develop learning interventions and study strategies in time management, critical thinking, reading, writing, note taking, and test taking.
- Run objective-based study hall and academic skill-building sessions in partnership with academic counselors and tutors.
- Train tutors in learning strategies for student-athletes and maintain file resources on study skills and learning strategies.
- Meet with prospective student-athletes and their families when requested and prepare reports as needed.
- Work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends, following FERPA and department practices on academic integrity and transparent communication.
- Bachelor's degree and four years of experience in athletic academic support, with familiarity with NCAA rules, eligibility, academic advising, and Big Ten Conference rules.
- Master's degree with four years of athletic academic support experience and demonstrated success working with student-athletes preferred.
- Pay range of $48,200 to $61,000 for a full-time, 40-hour, first-shift position.
Senior Learning Specialist Full Description
Department
Undergraduate Education | Student Athlete Support Services
Serves as an academic support counselor for students-athletes. Works to provide a supportive learning environment for all student-athletes in SASSO. Identifies the student-athletes skill set for college level work. Designs and implements strategic instructional plans for student-athletes under-prepared for college. Assists with time management and academic skill building, partnering with academic counselors and tutors, to provide a holistic approach to academic support and engagement. Engages in small groups and in individual meetings with implantation of academic plans. Develops and implements learning interventions and study strategies in the areas of time management, critical thinking, reading, and writing, taking notes, test taking, etc. Provides objective based study hall and academic skill building sessions.
Provides on-going professional training to tutors in learning strategies for student-athletes and develops and maintains file resources related to study skills and learning strategies. Meets with prospective student athletes and families when requested. Works cooperatively and collaboratively with other SASSO staff to implement the learning support program and provide a supportive learning environment for all student-athletes. Prepares reports as needed. Demonstrated ability to provide a full range of instructional activities, including individual and group, skill development, classroom management and tutoring.
Ability to execute in a fast-paced environment while independently representing both the University and Athletics. Understand and operate under SASSO best practices to ensure academic integrity, transparent communication, and student-athlete success. Must possess outstanding communication skills, both oral and written. A flexible schedule, including working evenings and weekends is required. Aid in SASSO initiatives and perform other duties as assigned. Abide by FERPA.
Hiring 2 positions - 1 Men's Basketball/Olympic and 1 Football/Olympic
Qualifications
Required
- A Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience within the field of athletic academic support is required.
- Familiarity with NCAA Rules, eligibility, academic advising, and Big Ten Conference Rules.
- Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds, including different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Desired
- Master's Degree with at least 4 years of athletic academic support experience is preferred.
- Demonstrated success working with student-athletes.
Additional Information
- There are two (2) positions available.
- Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.
The pay range for this job profile is $48,200 - $61,000. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.
Job Profile: Student Athlete Services Specialist 3
Function: Athletics
Sub-function: Student Athlete Services
Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized
Career Level: S3
Location: Younkin Success Center (0052)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40
Shift: First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
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