Asst. AD, Academic Services/Lead Learning Specialist

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Athletic Director will supervise all other learning specialists, interns and student workers to provide academic enrichment and a comprehensive learning program developed for all student-athletes. The Assistant Athletic Director will have supervisory oversight of the Athletic Tutoring Program including maintaining academic integrity and supervision around best practices. The Assistant Athletic Director will also have supervisory oversight over all learning support programming as it directly relates to students who have been identified as academically at-risk or those who qualify for academic accommodations. The Assistant Athletic Director will be responsible for collecting and maintaining data to forecast future needs of the Learning Support Programs focusing on both learning support for at-risk student-athletes and the tutoring program. The Assistant Athletic Director will also work with an assigned caseload of student-athletes that includes the design and implementation of structured, individualized academic interventions including instruction in areas of academic skill and strategy weakness. Provides instruction in areas including reading comprehension, note taking, test taking, time management, study skills, concentration, memory motivation, faculty interaction, classroom engagement, and other learning strategies. May also provide supplemental instruction in specific courses as needed. Communicate frequently, effectively and consistently with Academic Services staff regarding both general and specific aspects of student-athlete academic development, concerns or recommendations. Partners with Academic Advisors to evaluate course demands and develop individualized learning plans within the established academic structure. Assists with the screening process of student-athletes for learning or attention needs assessment and will recommend psycho educational testing when appropriate. Reviews psycho educational reports, if applicable, to design customized academic support for assigned student-athletes. Assists student-athletes in understanding assessment results, employing report recommendations, and utilizing necessary accommodations. Assists student-athletes with implementation and use of assistive learning technology. The Assistant Athletic Director will design and implement a strategic instructional plan for these individuals and lead a system of support for professionals, as well as mentors and tutors. The Assistant Athletic Director must demonstrate proficiency with engaging small groups and individuals in the implementation of instructional plans. Provide on-going professional training to academic athletic advisors, tutors and mentors in learning strategies. Monitor the effectiveness of student-athletes’ instructional plans. Serve as a liaison for the athletics department with the institution’s disability services. Teach strategies that allow students to learn from various instructional approaches. Must work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends and involving remote work assignments.

Requirements

Master’s degree required.
Five years of experience.
Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds, including different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Familiarity with NCAA educational standards and rules.

Responsibilities

Supervise other learning specialists and interns including recruitment and on-going professional development.
Implement an intensive academic support program by providing instructional assistance and guidance for student-athletes who seek assistance for their academic challenges.
Provide oversight of the Athletic Tutoring Program including maintaining compliance with all NCAA, ACC, and University of Miami policies and procedures and industry standards.
Collaborate with other stakeholders in the department (Advisors, coaches, etc.) to identify caseload of student-athletes for additional support through the learning specialist program.
Train learning specialists and develop departmental procedures for learning development for students with disabilities or identified as academically at-risk.
Monitor progress of skills developed through prescriptive program for all students assigned to the learning specialist program.
Implement developed prescriptions for an assigned caseload of student-athletes and schedule psycho educational assessments when appropriate.
Programmatic Responsibilities to include collecting and analyzing data to forecast future needs as it relates to both learning support for both the learning specialist and tutoring programs.
Communicate to the Academic Services Staff and our Coaching Staff related to student preparation, performance and assessment.
Collaborate with University Office of Disability Services to assist students who qualify for academic accommodations.
Coordinate with University and external partners to facilitate ADHD and Learning Disorder testing including managing referral and monitoring of annual budget.
Recruitment – meet with prospective student-athletes and promote academic and athletic achievement and lifelong educational development.
Collaborate with Assistant Athletic Director for Olympic Sport Advising in coordinating and implementing Summer Bridge programming.
Conduct research as it relates to educational achievement outcomes and student athlete experience.
Other duties as assigned by Senior Associate Athletic Director for Academic Services.