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POSITION SPECIFICS
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 in areas 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
This position is filled at the Advanced Professional or Intermediate Professional level depending on education and years of experience.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
If filled as Student Athlete Learning Specialist - Advanced Professional, this position requires:
Master's Degree
3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:
None
If filled as Student Athlete Learning Specialist - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:
Bachelor's Degree
1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:
None
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $42,100.00 - $67,300.00.
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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
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.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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