Athletic Academic Coordinator/Learning Specialist

  • University of Wyoming - Athletics
  • Laramie, Wyoming
  • Aug 03, 2021
Full time Administrative

Job Description

Athletic Academic Coordinator/Learning Specialist

 

Basic Function

Responsible for providing academic, vocational advising services and daily academic support to a specific segment of student-athletes in the department of athletics.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

    

  • Coordinate daily academic support for at-risk student-athletes.
  • Work with student-athletes regarding academic performance, time management, goal setting, career planning, learning and study strategies, test taking, note taking and other skills necessary for academic success.
    • Develop strong and professional working relationships with student-athletes to encourage the value of education and the development of self-reliance, self-confidence, empowerment, and intrinsic motivation.
    • Maintain accurate and current student files for assigned athletes.
    • Manage all working relationships including open and consistent contact with student-athletes, coaches, staff, administrators and faculty.
    • Identify students with diverse learning styles and meet with them to develop an effective academic success plan.
    • Assist with recruiting and new student-athlete summer orientation activities.
    • Serve as the tutor coordinator, including processing hiring paperwork for tutors and overseeing tutor payroll.
    • Represent athletic department on select campus committees.
    • Complete other projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant AD

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


  • Attention to detail.
    • Strong interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
    • Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
    • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills and ability to mentor these skills.
    • Ability to work weekends and evening hours on occasion.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education:  A bachelor’s degree

Experience: At least two years of experience in college athletics (as a student-athlete or institutional staff) and experience with outreach events or other similar events/activities

 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  

Further consideration will be given to those applicants who possess:
• A Master’s Degree
• Effective time management and communication skills
• A working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Experience working with students with diverse learning styles
• Experience with student information systems
• Ability to demonstrate sound decision making and problem skills

  

 

REQUIRED MATERIALS: 

  

Complete on-line application and upload the following as one document: cover letter, resume, and contact information for four work-related references.

 

To Apply go to: 

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HIRING STATEMENT: 

  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.  

  

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu

 

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