Learning Specialist

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

S12371P

Working Title

Learning Specialist

Department

Athletics-Student Services

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https : / / www.

uga.edu / ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.

UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students.

Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College / Unit / Department

College / Unit / Department website

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full / Part time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

Typical business hours of Monday - Friday. Availability to work some nights and weekends.

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience

Posting Date

07 / 16 / 2024

Open until filled

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

08 / 01 / 2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

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Position Information

Classification Title

Student Services Professional

FLSA

Exempt

1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education / experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Position Summary

Provide academic support for academically at-risk student-athletes on an individualized basis with an emphasis on academic skill development.

Learning Specialists function to ensure assigned students understand assignments in their courses, help them to develop an organizational system that will facilitate success in their courses, assist students in areas where there are some cognitive deficiencies, and help coordinate with assigned counselors, assistant learning specialists, tutors, and mentors to make sure they are receiving proper academic assistance.

After each appointment, Learning Specialists will log a report detailing what took place during each session to ensure compliance with UGA , UGAAA , SEC , and NCAA rules and regulations.

Assist with the oversight of the tutorial program. Conduct new tutor training, observations, continued training, as well as create and distribute weekly informational emails to part-time staff.

Handle disciplinary measures for part-time staff, if needed. This position includes Bi-weekly evening and occasional weekend work.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies

• Cooperative work habits
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Student-centered; proactive and solution-oriented
• Organized; maintain consistency in stressful work environment
• Build and maintain positive, professional relationships Knowledge of NCAA & SEC rules

Physical Demands

• Stand; walk and reach with hands and arms
• Sit, talk, and hear Lift and / or move up to 25 pounds
• Use of close, distance, and peripheral vision

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

Is this a Position of Trust?

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

Does this position require a P-Card?

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .

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.

Please visit the UGA Background Check website .

Duties / Responsibilities

Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide academic support for academically at-risk student-athletes on an individualized basis with an emphasis on academic skill development.
• Learning Specialists function to ensure assigned students understand assignments in their courses, help them to develop an organizational system that will facilitate success in their courses, assist students in areas where there are some cognitive deficiencies, and help coordinate with assigned counselors, assistant learning specialists, tutors, and mentors to make sure they are receiving proper academic assistance.
• After each appointment, learning specialists will log a report detailing what took place during each session to ensure compliance with UGA , UGAAA , SEC , and NCAA rules and regulations.

Biweekly evening and occasional weekend work.

Percentage of time

Duties / Responsibilities

• Assist with the oversight of the tutorial program.
• Conduct new tutor training, observations, continued training, as well as create and distribute weekly informational emails to part-time staff.
• Handle disciplinary measures for part-time staff, if needed.

Percentage of time

Duties / Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned by Director of Academic Services.

Percentage of time