Learning Specialist

The Pennsylvania State University
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Jan 08, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Morgan Academic Center is seeking a Student Athlete Learning Specialist with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and technology skills. This position will work in support of the Morgan Academic Center's mission: to provide comprehensive learning services that support all student-athletes in reaching their potential while achieving academic and athletic excellence. The Student Athlete Learning Specialist provides resources to student athletes; monitor student growth and aid in building intervention and learning strategies inareas of time management, planning academic work, writing development, and address motivational barriers; facilitate trainings to comply with the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certification requirements for ongoing professional development of our tutorial staff; interacts with students and parents to address academic, educational or personal needs; assist in creating a supportive environment and offering high quality services on behalf of a diverse student population in collaboration with others in the work unit and University community. Additional duties include: Develop individualized academic support plans tailored to the needs of each student Support an assigned caseload of student-athletes and participate in ongoing projects to enhance the overall learning services Review reports/records to determine need for specialized services for at-risk students and students with diagnosed disabilities in seeking appropriate resources Review and evaluate incoming and returning student-athlete documentation, and identify at-risk student-athletes Provide coaching staff information regarding potential academic services and support to prospective incoming student-athletes and their families Organize tutorial support for student-athletes, and monitor compliance of program policies and procedures Coordinate and oversee services and programs provided by a campus or unit learning center including tutoring services, academic skills workshops, and peer study groups Participate in ongoing projects to enhance the overall learning services Communicate with disability services and academic staff to continually monitor student academic progress and concerns Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate tutors Maintain databases for data collection and prepare reports regarding student needs May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management Education and experience: This position will be filled at the Intermediate Professional or Advanced Professional level. Minimally requires a bachelor's degree plus 1+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $42,100.00 - $67,300.00 Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 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