Academics for Student-Athletes (ASA) is committed to providing holistic and inclusive academic support for student-athletes. ASA aims to empower, teach, and champion student-athletes through graduation and beyond. ASA Team values include: community, service, well-being, and learning.
The Learning Specialist is a vital role that works collaboratively with colleagues in ASA and across campus to meet the academic support needs of selected student-athletes from a variety of sport programs. The Learning Specialist works intentionally with Academic Counselors to oversee and implement an individualized education plan for select student-athletes who present academic risk factors and/or learning disabilities. In addition, this position specifically supports English Language Learners who present a need for further language development and support as they transition to OSU as an international student. Through weekly meetings, the learning specialist is responsible for assisting students develop time management strategies, understanding of course-specific content, self-advocacy skills, and working with students to improve reading and writing skills. Ultimately, the goal of the learning specialist is to empower their students to utilize their cognitive strengths to improve academic performance and efficacy.
In addition to the duties listed above, this position leads the new student survey process for all incoming student-athletes, participates in educational programming for students and peer educators, and contributes to a collaborative and productive team environment within the learning specialist and ASA team.
This position reports to the Assistant Director of Learning Services/Head Learning Specialist.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education, sociology, psychology, counseling, or related field.
One year of experience working with high school or university students, in a teaching environment, experiencing academic challenges, including but not limited to under-preparedness, low academic efficacy, or a diagnosed learning disability.
Experience working with English Language Learners, building academic vocabulary and student skills specifically designed for students studying in their non-primary language.
Demonstrated experience working effectively with individuals from diverse educational, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
Strong written and oral communication, computer, and organizational skills.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
Prefered Qualifications
Master’s degree in education, psychology, counseling, or related field.
One year of professional full-time work experience providing direct academic support to student-athletes at the Division I level.
Experience administering and evaluating learning assessments to students.
Experience designing and/or implementing education plans for students.
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