Assistant Learning Specialist- Rising Professionals Program

Job Title

Assistant Learning Specialist- Rising Professionals Program

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Athletic Director

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

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Job Title

Assistant Learning Specialist- Rising Professionals Program

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Athletic Director

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Who We Are

Texas A&M Athletics department is committed to building champions through academic achievement, athletic excellence, and national recognition of student-athletes, teams, and programs. We are a proud member of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 Texas A&M student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports.

What We Want

The Assistant Learning Specialist, under general supervision, develops and implements student scholastic performance programs and activities, providing scholastic direction and offering services to students in individual and group formats. Directs students to resources that will assist students in becoming academically successful, and monitors student progress and maintains records.

Responsibilities

Academic Case Load:

• Provides general instruction in study skills, note-taking, test-taking skills.
• Guides student-athletes in the development of time management and in developing organizational skills.
• Develops strategies for student-athlete's individual learning style.

Reporting:

• Creates daily progress reports using online system.

Staff Communication:

• Collaborates with Scholastic Supervisors and Learning Specialists about progress and individual student needs.

Compliance:

• Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA, Conference and University rules and regulations.
• Establishes and ensures communication and enforcement of rules and regulations concerning student-athletes: conduct, appearance, road games, punctuality and other areas as deemed appropriate.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree.        

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Athletic of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Knowledge of NCAA academic rules.
• Ability to comprehend oral and written instructions.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

What You Need To Know

Salary : $29.90/hr.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.  

Our Commitment   

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens ourcorevalueswhich are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. 

   

_ Instructions to Applicants: _ Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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