Learning Specialist- 60% - Duties related to the Learning Specialist role include, but are not limited to, the following: - Assist with educational screenings and assessments of incoming student-athletes to determine individual learning needs and appropriate academic strategies - Develop and implement individualized academic support plans for identified student-athletes to address topics such as goal-setting, time management, organization, academic success strategies, and self-advocacy skills - Coordinate academic support plans for an assigned caseload of student-athletes with their academic support team, which includes Academic Advisors, tutors, Graduate Assistants - Monitor academic progress for student-athletes in assigned caseloads and communicate regularly with members of the academic support team - Coordinate referrals to University academic support and campus resources

Study Hall Coordinator Duties related to the coordination of the study hall program include but are not limited to the following: - Coordinate with advising staff to determine the study hall services for each student-athlete - Coordinate the hiring, training and staffing of undergraduate study hall monitors - Coordinate all study hall communications with student-athletes and ASA Staff - Manage student-athlete attendance records using TracCloud system - Create and distribute weekly attendance reports

Other Responsibilities In addition to the responsibilities above, the Learning Specialist will supervise evening/Sunday study halls (as needed) - Assist with schedule coordination of ASA’s Internship/Practicum program - Help develop and implement service delivery procedures, including documentation, in compliance with relevant legislation and policies. (These include but are not limited to: FERPA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, NCAA and Sun Belt Conference bylaws, legislation and regulations) - Demonstrate commitment to and compliance with the University’s and Department of Athletics policies and procedures as well as the Sun Belt Conference, NCAA constitutions, bylaws, legislation and regulations - Maintain confidential student records, in compliance with relevant legislation and policies - Demonstrate commitment to academic integrity, and teach and model this commitment to students

Advisor responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following: 40% - Serve as a mentor and resource to student athletes, and make appropriate referrals, as needed. - Assist with orientation for all new student athletes in their caseload. - Demonstrates commitment to and compliance with the University’s and Department of Athletics policies and procedures as well as the Sun Belt conference and NCAA constitutions, bylaws, legislation and regulations. - Assist assigned sport coaches in providing academic information to prospective students and their parents and with on campus recruiting efforts. - Establishes and maintains collegial, respectful relationships with colleagues, students, parents and families and appreciates and encourages diversity. - Keep current on NCAA eligibility standards, monitor student athlete eligibility, and communicate eligibility requirements with students and coaches. - Keeps accurate records of student contacts, documents student visits for accountability purposes, and maintains confidentiality. - Keep current on curricular and policy changes that affect advising services to student athletes. - Assist with data collection for reports, including Academic Progress rate, Graduation Success rate and Annual Report. - Attend monthly compliance meetings with team Administrators, Compliance and coaching staff. - Maintain positive working relationships with faculty, coaches and administrators, and serve as an advocate for student athletes. The position requires some evening and weekend work. - Monitors all students in the caseload who are on academic probation. - All advisors are expected to stay abreast of university academic policies and procedures and the Department of Athletics policies and procedures as well. - Assists with special projects as deemed appropriate by the Director.

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution
• One to three years of experience in an educational setting, with responsibilities including administration of learning assessments, development of academic support plans, working with academically at-risk students, collaboration with academic support professionals, and supervising experience
• Knowledge of formal and informal diagnostic and assessment instruments and techniques for academic and career testing
• Experience working with students in a college setting, preferably athletics, and a demonstrated commitment to the educational development of students
• Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Exhibits energy, enthusiasm, a positive approach to work, attention to detail and accuracy, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to establish excellent rapport with students, colleagues and the campus community
• Exhibits a high level of ethics, integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
• A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered