Learning Specialist

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7263479 (Ref.No. BSU43919)
Posted: July 16, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Provide academic support and monitoring of all, at-risk, student athletes. Work in conjunction with academic advisor/s, academic coordinator/s, support staff, and graduate student employees to ensure consistent communication and grade reporting to on-campus stakeholders. Conduct training for CRLA certification of academic mentors. Oversee objective-based component of study table program.

As a member of Student Athlete Support Services, you will collaborate with our dedicated staff to develop innovative learning strategies, and personalized support plans, for student athletes. Your expertise will play a crucial role in empowering students to overcome challenges related to academic achievement. Our commitment to student success, combined with an array of professional development opportunities, makes our department an ideal fit for a dedicated and committed learning specialist. Apply now if you are interested in an empowering and inclusive learning environment where students and staff can thrive together.

Job Function:

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by date of employment.

Preferred Education:

Master’s degree.

Minimum Experience:

At least one year of experience in education or related area.

Preferred Experience:

Experience in peer tutoring or mentoring
Developmental education.
Experience with assessment of academic preparedness.
Experience working with at-risk students at a collegiate level, preferably in an intercollegiate athletics environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Design and facilitate training for graduate student staff regarding, motivation, how to identify strategies for different learning styles and instructional methods. Training and development (such as CRLA certification),
Develop and implement learning materials that will assist students of different learning styles and abilities.
Coordinate new and ongoing support of student athletes and serve as a referral agent to other University services, such as Upper Division Advising, Disability Services, the Learning Center, Career Center, and the Counseling Center.
Provide consistent and up-to-date communication to the Director of SASS and the student athlete’s academic coordinator regarding course progress, skill improvement and accommodation usage, if applicable.
Provide individual academic support plans to assist students in becoming independent learners.
Assist in the NCAA Continuing Eligibility Certification process.
Remain up to date and in strict adherence to all NCAA, MAC and BSU rules. Report any issue or concern to the Director of SASS and/or the Athletics’ Compliance Office. Maintain integrity on all fronts. Attend NCAA Regional Rules every other year, annual BSU Athletic Compliance Training and any other pertinent institutional training.
Participate in supervising and managing after-hours study table, Sunday through Thursday (times vary).
Assist monitoring of the academic progress of student athletes according to NCAA, MAC and BSU guidelines.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.

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