Learning Specialist
5 days ago
The Office of Academic Excellence, jointly administered through the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Division of Undergraduate Education - College of Letters & Science, provides support to more than 650 student-athletes in 25 sports throughout the academic year and summer sessions. Our student-centered approach empowers student-athletes to maximize their educational experience while pursuing academic, athletic, and personal goals. Our mission centers on graduating self-sufficient learners who successfully embark on life after college. The Learning Specialist reports directly to the Associate Athletic Director of Academic Excellence to support the unique needs of each student-athlete in achieving academic success while balancing athletic commitments. The Learning Specialist embodies the Academic Excellence mission by encouraging student-athletes to explore, implement and maximize academic and personal talents, interests and opportunities. The Learning Specialist utilizes student-athletes' educational history, placement results, educational interviews, and athletic medicine and coaching input to collaboratively develop, implement and monitor student-athletes' individualized academic support plans, which may include weekly learning specialist, academic mentor and/or peer learning (tutoring) support, for assigned student-athletes. The Learning Specialist supports a caseload of student-athletes utilizing a self-regulated approach that promotes active learning strategies to develop and enhance critical thinking, close reading, and academic writing. In addition, the Learning Specialist serves as a liaison to campus and department resources to promote access and inclusion for meaningful engagement with academic, co-curricular, and health and wellness resources and tools.**Salary & Compensation**
- UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
**Qualifications**
- Experience supporting at-risk students and students with learning differences (required)
- Knowledge of effective learning strategies and academic development (required)
- Knowledge of regulations and laws associated with ADA and accommodations for students with diagnosed learning disabilities (required)
- Demonstrate ability to exercise sound judgment and handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and according to FERPA guidelines (required)
- Skill in working independently and following through on duties with mínimal direction (required)
- Ability to effectively counsel and refer students to campus resources for assistance with professional, academic, and/or personal matters (required)
- Ability to interact diplomatically with individuals of diverse social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds (required)
- Outstanding communication skills both oral and written, including skill in writing memos/reports and using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation (required)
- Ability to establish and interact collaboratively and effectively with other staff, student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and the UCLA community (required)
- Outstanding listening, analytical, and problem-solving skills in work with academic staff and student-athletes (required)
- Working knowledge of collegiate athletics and student-athlete demands (required)
- Ability to work collaboratively in situations that may be time sensitive or otherwise highly pressured, with a variety of individuals including students, coaches, academic personnel, faculty and staff (required)
- Working knowledge of NCAA, conference, UCLA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and University policies, rules, and regulations and the ability to adhere to and comply with those rules and regulations (preferred)
**Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations**
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
- Master’s Degree in Education or Counseling (preferred)
**Special Conditions for Employment**
- Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
- Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
- CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".
- 10% Ability to travel occasionally to support student-athletes at away competitions.
**Schedule**
Variable
- **Union/Policy Covered**
99-Policy Covered
- **Complete Position Description**
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**Campus Requisition #**:
3125
**UC Payroll Title**:
STDT ACAD SPEC 3
**Department**:
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
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