Learning Specialist

Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Student-Athlete Academic Services Director for Retention, the Learning Specialist is responsible for providing intensive individualized academic support services that enhances the academic success of University of Iowa student-athletes; work one-on-one and in small groups to teach skill development within various subject areas and/or to students with learning difficulties/disabilities; utilizes knowledge and skills to assess student-athletes academic ability in order to design and implement a personalized academic support system that is based on the various needs of each student; provides initial and ongoing trainings to support staff about learning strategies and study skills development techniques; supervises part-time learning assistants.

Note to Candidate: This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends. The successful candidate will be subject to a credential and criminal background check. For questions or additional information, please contact Lori Neu at athl-human-resources@uiowa.edu

Benefits Highlights: Excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “Working at Iowa” at https://jobs.uiowa.edu/working-at-iowa to learn more.