Intern Assistant Learning Specialist - Hawkins Center

Florida Gators • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for a candidate to fill a time limited internship as an Assistant Learning Specialist. This internship is intended to provide a practical, hands-on experience within the area of learning services support for student-athletes, while pursing a graduate degree at the University of Florida. This position will train in preparation for a full-time specialist position at the collegiate level. Responsibilities include: working with student-athletes that have learning disabilities and ADHD; orienting new student-athletes to the Disability Resources Center’s programs; assisting in screening evaluations and referrals for assessment of learning disabilities; offering learning strategies; and referring students to appropriate campus resources. Assists in providing professional level support and programs to student-athletes in accordance with the regulations of UF, UAA, SEC, NCAA, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This position requires the incumbent to have strong administrative, interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills; be organized, detail-oriented, and flexible; work independently and as part of a collaborative team; multitask effectively; maintain a high level of confidentiality and high standard of integrity and professionalism; engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds; and work a non-standard work week which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays. This is a time-limited position with an option for a second year if essential criteria is met. This posting closes end of business day on March 27, 2026 and has an anticipated start date in June 2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Sports Management, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field
• strong administrative, interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
• be organized, detail-oriented, and flexible
• work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• multitask effectively
• maintain a high level of confidentiality and high standard of integrity and professionalism
• engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds
• work a non-standard work week which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays

Nice To Haves

• Experience in college athletics as a student-athlete or working in an intercollegiate athletic academic office
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), Canvas, and TeamWorks

Responsibilities

• working with student-athletes that have learning disabilities and ADHD
• orienting new student-athletes to the Disability Resources Center’s programs
• assisting in screening evaluations and referrals for assessment of learning disabilities
• offering learning strategies
• referring students to appropriate campus resources
• assists in providing professional level support and programs to student-athletes in accordance with the regulations of UF, UAA, SEC, NCAA, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

Benefits

• health
• dental
• life
• LTD
• AD&D
• tuition reimbursement for the University of Florida or Santa Fe College only and is based on in-state or online program rates
• pension (upon eligibility)
• recognition programs
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern