Learning Specialist - Division of Intercollegiate Athletics

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Job Information:

Title:

Learning Specialist - Division of Intercollegiate Athletics

Classification Title:

Academic Professional

Job Location or Region:

Urbana-Champaign - 133

Job Description Reason:

Vacancy

Appointment Type:

Permanent

Position Number:

U90640

Position Class Code:

SAGDA-SPEC  EDUC CURCL

Employee Group:

B - Academic Professionals

COA:

1 - Urbana

Organization Code:

336000

Organization Name:

Intercollegiate Athletics

College/Administrative Unit:

NU-Div Intercollegiate Athletics

HR Information:

Full Time Equivalent (FTE):

1

Is this position Security Sensitive?

Is this a Protection of Minors position?

Purchasing Authority of $5,000 or more?

Supervisory Authority of 20 or more?

Organizational Relationship:

Chancellor

Director, Division of Intercollegiate Athletics

Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director, Chief Integrity Officer

Associate Athletic Director of Academic Services

Associate Director - Learning Services

Learning Specialist Hourly Employees(s)

PRIMARY POSITION FUNCTION/SUMMARY

Responsible for design and implementation of specific, Individualized academic development plans for assigned student athletes. Coordinate, conduct, and scale academic assessments to screen for learning challenges of incoming student-athletes.  Design and implement academic success plans in collaboration student-athlete support services staff.

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Academic Program Development

• Develop, design and implement specific, individualized plans for the development of academic skills, which include, but are not limited to, reading and writing competencies, time management, note-taking techniques and enhanced study habits.

50%

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Individual Student Assessment

• Responsible for the assessment and coordination of all aspects of academic services for student-athletes with learning disabilities; work on the needs specifically designed for the learning of assigned student-athletes; and

• Participate in the summer and fall learning disability screening and on-boarding process for new student-athletes.

30%

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Strategic Engagement

• Collaborate with other Academic Services staff in the development and delivery of learning strategy programming individually tailored to each student-athlete;

• Collaborate with staff of assigned programs, along with other staff in Academic Services in coordinating campus visits with prospective student-athletes in areas related to academics;

• Supervise academic assistants assigned to specific caseload, including scheduling, assigning and reviewing work, and serving as intermediary between student-athlete and academic assistants; and

• Work compatibly and cooperatively with all personnel within the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics and on the University of Illinois campus.

20%

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Required: Master’s degree in education, counseling, sport management or closely related field required.

Experience:

Required: One to two years’ experience in academic services for student-athletes.

Specialty Factors:

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:

Preferred: Experience in academic support services within higher education with at-risk student-athletes in a learning support capacity.

• Knowledge of and compliance with, specific NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and institution rules that relate to this position is required.

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Must be available to work some evenings and weekends

Championship Mindset and Expectations:

• Displays professionalism and integrity. Understands and displays professionalism that builds and maintains trust between student-athletes and fellow DIA staff;

• Prioritizes and contributes to the life changing student-athlete experience;

• Adheres to University, DIA, Big Ten, and NCAA rules and regulations;

• Commitment to the Athletics Department and University’s mission and values;

• Flexible to various scheduling to include nights, weekend work and some holidays; and

• Maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Providing this information helps ensure that the essential functions of the position are fully documented for the benefit of employees, applicants, and the university.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions Comments:

Manager Approval

Manager Approver

Fuqua, Stephon

Date Approved/Finalized

2/17/2025