Academic Support Specialist
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Twin Cities, MN
ID: 7310161
Posted: Newly posted
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Responsibilities
Student-Athlete Tutor Program Coordination
Assist with scheduling tutor sessions for all student-athletes
Assist with tutor recruiting and job interviews
Assist with tutor orientation and trainings in accordance with University, CRLA and NCAA guidelines
Coordinates student-athlete tutor needs with the applicable LAC academic advisor
Liaison between student-athletes and tutors and between tutors and academic advisors
Internal tutor database management
Coordinates tutor evaluation and formal tutor end of semester feedback processes
Provide general supervision and observation of student-athlete tutoring sessions
Student-Athlete Learning Support
Meet with assigned students weekly assisting with academic progress monitoring and planning
Serve as a learning assistant in one-on-one or group settings and provide organizational and learning strategy objectives
Develop daily, weekly, and monthly goals and timelines with individual student-athletes.
Create and monitor weekly objective sheets for students in consultation with academic advisors and learning specialists
Assure student-athletes with documented learning disabilities are properly utilizing their accommodations.
Assist advisors and learning specialists in daily tasks. Examples include: Compiling reports (study hall, grades, class schedules, attendance, etc.), Recruiting, Monitoring daily and/or evening study halls, University and Academic Center orientation.
Participate in training focusing on academic advising and learning specialist curriculums
Possess working knowledge of University academic rules and policies
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
● BA/BS degree, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least four years.
● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and problem solve.
● Must successfully pass a mandatory criminal background check.
● Flexible hours, with some night and weekend work.
● Experience with Teamworks software or comparable database
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
● Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations
About the Department
The mission of the Lindahl Academic Center is to provide a student-athlete focused environment dedicated to guiding student-athletes to graduation, while building positive relationships and enhancing their overall experience. We strive to serve the University and our constituents with integrity and professionalism.
Student-Athlete Tutor Program Coordination
Assist with scheduling tutor sessions for all student-athletes
Assist with tutor recruiting and job interviews
Assist with tutor orientation and trainings in accordance with University, CRLA and NCAA guidelines
Coordinates student-athlete tutor needs with the applicable LAC academic advisor
Liaison between student-athletes and tutors and between tutors and academic advisors
Internal tutor database management
Coordinates tutor evaluation and formal tutor end of semester feedback processes
Provide general supervision and observation of student-athlete tutoring sessions
Student-Athlete Learning Support
Meet with assigned students weekly assisting with academic progress monitoring and planning
Serve as a learning assistant in one-on-one or group settings and provide organizational and learning strategy objectives
Develop daily, weekly, and monthly goals and timelines with individual student-athletes.
Create and monitor weekly objective sheets for students in consultation with academic advisors and learning specialists
Assure student-athletes with documented learning disabilities are properly utilizing their accommodations.
Assist advisors and learning specialists in daily tasks. Examples include: Compiling reports (study hall, grades, class schedules, attendance, etc.), Recruiting, Monitoring daily and/or evening study halls, University and Academic Center orientation.
Participate in training focusing on academic advising and learning specialist curriculums
Possess working knowledge of University academic rules and policies
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
● BA/BS degree, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least four years.
● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and problem solve.
● Must successfully pass a mandatory criminal background check.
● Flexible hours, with some night and weekend work.
● Experience with Teamworks software or comparable database
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
● Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations
About the Department
The mission of the Lindahl Academic Center is to provide a student-athlete focused environment dedicated to guiding student-athletes to graduation, while building positive relationships and enhancing their overall experience. We strive to serve the University and our constituents with integrity and professionalism.