Assistant Learning Specialist

Department

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Duties / Responsibilities Duties / Responsibilities

Each Assistant Learning Specialist will be responsible for providing individualized instruction and academic coaching for student athletes with learning disabilities and other academic needs.

Each Assistant Learning Specialist will :

1.Collaborate with a professional Learning Specialist in working with their caseload of students each semester

2.Be directly supervised by a professional Learning Specialist

3.Attend weekly Learning Specialist / Assistant Learning Specialist staff meetings

4.Have opportunities for professional development / career exploration in student athlete academic services (some consideration provided to applicants who are able to make a two-year commitment)

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Position Details

Position Information Classification Title Temporary Office / Clerical FLSA Non-Exempt UGA Job Code FTE . Minimum Qualifications Position Summary

The Assistant Learning Specialist will assist Learning Specialists as they support academically at-risk student athletes.

The position has a commitment of at least hours a week for one full academic year. The position will include training and ongoing professional development, and it is a great opportunity for anyone interested in careers in education, student services, student athlete academic services, or collegiate athletics.

Relevant / Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position To be considered for the position, the applicant should meet the following :

• Attending weekly LS / ALS meetings
• Attendance at regularly-scheduled supervision meetings with LS
• Available for at least hours per week (evenings and Sundays included) for individual student appointments and Structured Study Hall
• Enrollment in a UGA graduate program preferred (students from Mary Frances Early College of Education strongly encouraged to apply) Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust?

No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card?

No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a requirement of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of or direct patient care?

• No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia;
• confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for;

and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

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Contact Information

Recruitment Contact Contact Details For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Amy Bales Recruitment Contact Email abales@ Recruitment Contact Phone