Learning Specialist
3 weeks 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**
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**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 Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience. (required)
- Master's Degree 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**
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- **Union/Policy Covered**
99-Policy Covered
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