Assistant Director, Learning Specialist/Tutor Coordinator
EXPIRED
Posted Date: May 13, 2024
Expired Date: May 15, 2024QUALIFICATION
-
Salary Expectation
$58,000-$60,000/yr -
Years of Experience
2+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
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Position Information
General Information
Position Number
003917
Vacancy Open to
All Candidates
Working Title
Assistant Director, Learning Specialist/Tutor Coordinator
Position Designation
Position Information
General Information
Position Number
003917
Vacancy Open to
All Candidates
Working Title
Assistant Director, Learning Specialist/Tutor Coordinator
Position Designation
EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type
Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year
12
Work Schedule
Typically Monday- Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Some nights and weekends will be required.
Hours per week
40
FLSA Status
Exempt
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
University College (Adm)
Work Location
Judy Rose Facility & ATAC Facility
Salary Range
$58,000 - $60,000
Primary Purpose of Department
The Charlotte 49ers Athletic Academic Center (
AAC
) is committed to empowering all Charlotte varsity student-athletes to take ownership of their personal academic experience. The center provides a framework of support services designed to meet the unique needs of student-athletes, assisting them to achieve academic and personal success at the University while ensuring the student athlete’s compliance with all National Collegiate Athletic Association (
NCAA
), Conference and University regulations.
Primary Purpose of Position
Primary role of a Learning Specialist is to assist, teach and advise at-risk and/or underperforming student-athletes in addition to those with documented learning disabilities. This position will also serve as the Tutor Coordinator for the Athletic Academic Center. Additional duties include supervision of tutors, academic mentors; Academic Advising and Support; and Instruction.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
Learning Specialist:
Maintain a current knowledge of the academic rules and procedures of the University, Conference and the
NCAA
; interact effectively with a diverse caseload of student-athletes, identify those student-athletes who fall into the category of academically high risk; conduct initial risk assessment for all new student-athletes; meet regularly with at-risk student-athletes and keep detailed notes outlining progress and/or concerns; teach college learning and study skills; meet on a regular basis to develop and carry out individualized academic plans with at-risk population; refer students to the appropriate support services on campus, communicate with
AAC
Team about the progress of individuals in caseload; summarize and report academic performance data on assigned student-athletes at mid-term and at the end of each semester to the Director; act as the main liaison with the Office of Disability Services; act as the main liaison with those who provide educational testing of student-athletes; keep abreast of best-practices of learning specialist processes and systems.
Tutor Coordinator:
Recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate tutors and academic mentors; conduct all aspects of the
AAC
Tutorial Program (Coordinate and schedule appointment times; track appointment attendance; communicate session times and evaluations to respective
AAC
staff and coaches); maintain the tutoring website; teach, enforce and foster a spirit of compliance with the Academic Integrity Code for all tutors, mentors, and student-athletes; oversee the interactions of tutors and student-athletes; maintain a current knowledge of academic rules and procedures of the University as well as applicable
NCAA
rules regarding tutoring; record and track time worked by temporary staff members; use records to cross check tutor timesheets and complete payroll, conduct end-of-semester assessment of tutoring program as a whole and of each individual tutor separately.
Other duties:
Assist with recruiting visits when appropriate, teach 1-2 sections of transition courses for student-athletes each academic year, participate in athletic department and Office of Undergraduate Education professional development and meetings as directed
Minimum Education/Experience
Master’s degree with at least 2 years of experience in academic support programs working with
NCAA
student-athletes in a learning specialist role or at least 2 years of experience working with K-12 students with documented learning disabilities.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Experience conducting risk academic risk assessments for student-athletes.
Experience working with a tutorial program for student-athletes including hiring, training, supervision of tutors.
Demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills to clearly and effectively interact with a variety of diverse audiences and constituencies;
Interpersonal skills and political acumen to build effective bridges and collaborative relationships and knowledge of best practices related to delivery of academic services for student-athlete populations.
The candidate must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of and experience with the educational and cultural needs of a diverse student body and be able to relate to diverse students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni and community leaders.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
Special Notes to Applicants
UNC
Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/bene...
The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.
Posting Open Date
05/13/2024
Posting Close Date
05/27/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Proposed Hire Date
07/01/2024
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