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University of Miami · 10 hours ago

Athletics Learning Specialist

Coral Gables, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The University of Miami is seeking an Athletics Learning Specialist to develop and administer a comprehensive learning program for underprepared student athletes and those with learning disabilities. The role involves creating individualized educational plans, coordinating academic services, and liaising with professors and disability services to support students' academic progress.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Meet with students with educational deficits in Olympic sports and football

Develop individualized educational plans for these SA’s including mentoring and tutoring

Implement educational plans for SA’s that focus on developing independent learners

Coordinate plan and regularly communicate academic progress of assigned SAs

Direct and assist students with disabilities and learning challenges

Help coordinate services to proactively address the needs of students with accommodations and liaison with campus office of Disability Services

Identify students who should be tested for learning disabilities

Help these students apply for accommodations through the Office of Disability Services

Monitor academic progress of students with accommodations

Meet with these students on a regular basis

Coordinate the Academic Services Tutoring Program

Select, assign, train and supervise and monitor tutors

Meet consistently with tutors for supervision and training

Develop a video/power point training program which will address learning styles, time management, organizational skills, and other things which will assist SA’s to be successful academically

Evaluate tutors and program

Meet with advisors and SA’s in this program on a regular basis

Liaison with professors of any student with educational deficits

Departmental duties include attend all staff meetings, participate in orientation programs, meet with student athletes during official and unofficial visits when needed, monitor study hall, and assist in completion of special projects (university, department, NCAA, etc.)

Other responsibilities as directed by the Assistant Athletic Director

Qualification

Educational planningLearning disabilities supportTutoring program coordinationStudent mentoringCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization

Two years of appropriate experience

Company

University of Miami

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At UM you'll join a diverse and energized academic community.

Founded in 1925

Coral Gables, fl, US

5001-10000 employees

http://miami.edu

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