Posting DetailsPosition Information Position Number 998899Functional Title Learning Specialist/Academic CoordinatorPosition Type Administration - StaffPosition Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earningUniversity Information Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit Our purpose continues to be discovering and developing champions in life. We strive to foster a culture of integrity and excellence across our 17 programs, offering the highest quality experience for student-athletes. We are committed to academic and athletic excellence. We expect to win championships. We expect to honor students for their academic achievements. We will continue to work every day to make this community proud and ensure that the Spartans are in fact Greensboro's hometown team. We will embrace a culture that is clear and consistent in its priorities.Position Summary The Learning Specialist/Academic Coordinator is responsible for the supervision and overseeing of the development and implementation of programs and services designed to meet the needs of student-athletes diagnosed with specific learning disabilities and/or considered to be at risk academically. In addition, the individual will serve as an Academic Coordinator for 4-5 teams which manages the NCAA rules and regulations regarding academic eligibility and day to day academic success. Lastly, the position will develop and coordinate an organized effort to enhance and nurture the relationship between the student-athlete and SASS and the student-athletes, coaches and faculty.Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations is a prerequisite for this position.
- Experience in education/school counseling, or in a Division I athletic institution, or combination of both.
- Advanced oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse educations, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
- Ability to foster and maintain working relationships with various athletic and University constituencies.
- This position requires evening and weekend assignments.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and CertificatesPreferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated proficiency administering academic support programming preferred.
- Demonstrated experience as a learning specialist for student-athletes strongly preferred.
- Experience in teaching learning strategies and developing academic intervention strategies to enhance learning for students with academic challenges preferred.
- Working knowledge of computers and student database systems.
Special Instructions to ApplicantsRecruitment Range Commensurate with experienceOrg #-Department Intercollegiate Athletics - 85001Job Open Date 10/02/2024For Best Consideration DateJob Close DateOpen Until Filled NoFTE 1.000Type of Appointment PermanentIf time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.Number of Months per Year 12FLSA Exempt