Senior Learning Specialist

About This Role

K-State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for a SENIOR LEARNING SPECIALIST, which is a full-time, salaried, benefits-eligible position.

An example of job duties includes but are not limited to: 

• Provide intensive academic support to an assigned group of student-athletes. This includes one-on-one tutoring and skill building, evaluating, and monitoring academic plans for students, assisting students in developing self-advocacy skills and self-awareness, providing appropriate referrals to the Student Access Center.
• Responsible for training tutors and academic mentors as it relates to study skills implementation and educational impacting disorders, including Supervised Study Program.
• Provide leadership and assistance with the Specialized Learning & Tutorial program. Assist in development of appropriate study strategies/individualized learning strategies.
• Act as the liaison to Student Access Center; coordinate mandated SAC services for specified student-athletes, including clarifying and instructing use of needed support services and accommodations; and development of appropriate study strategies/individualized learning strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.

About Us

K-State Athletics, Inc. is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with student-athletes and wants to become a member of our staff to help advance athletics student athlete academic services through hard work, knowledge, and dedication.

Our mission is to foster a culture in which our student-athletes have every opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, athletically, mentally and socially while operating an organization that is anchored by a genuine commitment to K-Stat, our supporters and each other.

For more information on K-State Athletics, please visit https://www.kstatesports.com/

For more information on Manhattan, KS and the University, please visit www.k-state.edu/hcs/jobs/

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in special education, educational psychology, academic advising, college student development, curriculum/instruction, or closely related field
• Two years working full-time as a learning specialist or in a closely related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of diagnostic placement testing/learning assessments and interpretation of disability documentation
• Knowledge of NCAA rules, and experience working with NCAA student-athletes with documented learning disabilities
• Experience working in secondary or post-secondary education as a teacher or paraprofessional
• Supervisory experience of student or postgraduate intern staff

Additional Role Information:

• OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, and computer proficiency
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Some evening and weekend hours required

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

To be considered for the position, please complete the online application and submit/upload the following documents

1. Cover letter indicating your qualifications for the position
2. Resume with three professional references that includes contact information (name, title, phone number, email address)

Application Window

Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. 

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$42,000 to $48,000

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental and vision health plans
• Very competitive retirement plan (no vesting period!)
• Generous earned vacation and sick leave plans
• Parental leave plan
• Employer paid term life insurance
• Employer paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Employer paid long term disability insurance
• Paid KSU designated holidays

K-State Athletics Local Agency Employee Benefits Information: https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/2020/3/6/athletics-human-resources