Assistant/Associate Director of Learning Support

Baylor University•Waco, TX

About The Position

This position supports learning support services at Baylor University by providing academic guidance, developing personalized learning strategies, and fostering time management, organization, and effective study skills for qualifying student-athletes. The role requires interaction with student-athletes, coaches and athletics staff, faculty, and campus partners. The ideal candidate has prior experience working with students with learning disabilities from diverse backgrounds. The position also contributes to academic programming, student screening and assessment, Learning Assistant programming, and Assistant Development Program training. It supports compliance with Baylor University policies and procedures and Big 12 and NCAA rules and regulations, including promptly communicating possible NCAA infractions to Athletic Compliance staff. A master's degree and three years of relevant experience are required. A master's degree and five years of relevant experience are preferred. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Requirements

Master's degree.
At least 3 years of relevant experience.
Prior experience working with students with learning disabilities from diverse backgrounds.
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Ability to interact with student-athletes, coaches and athletics staff, faculty, and campus partners.
Ability to comply with University policies and maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree and 5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Meet one-on-one with a caseload of student-athletes to develop study and organizational skills.
Create individualized learning plans and assess students’ academic progress.
Produce detailed and accurate daily session reports.
Explore current educational trends for students with learning concerns.
Help develop and implement academic programming for select groups of student-athletes.
Support the academic screening process for incoming student-athletes.
Assist with programming and oversight of Learning Assistant programming.
Assist with facilitation and training within the Assistant Development Program.
Assist in ensuring intercollegiate athletic programs comply with Baylor University policies and procedures, Big 12 conference rules, and NCAA regulations.
Immediately communicate possible NCAA infractions to Athletic Compliance staff.
Perform other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission.
Comply with University policies.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.