Learning Program Advisor (Full Time, Academic Year)
About The Position
Coordinates the Wildcat Learning Effectiveness in Action Program (LEAP) and works closely with students and families to develop learning plans. This role involves providing services to students in the Wildcat LEAP program, developing individualized coaching relationships, assessing student needs, and connecting them with resources. The advisor will also coordinate the summer program, support instructors, organize workshops, and engage in outreach and recruitment efforts. Additionally, the position involves educating faculty on best practices for teaching students with disabilities, advising on personal and academic issues, collaborating with university departments, managing a budget, and supervising student employees.
Requirements
- Minimum of a master's degree
- Moderate amount of experience working in special education, teaching, counseling or other related experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience in fostering emotional well-being and providing executive functioning support for traditional college-age students
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and provides services to students participating in the Wildcat Learning Effectiveness in Action Program (LEAP)
- Works with students to develop learning plans and academic portfolios
- Develops individualized coaching relationships with students, assesses student needs and connects students with appropriate resources and support services
- Coordinates and manages the Wildcat LEAP summer program
- Supports Wildcat LEAP instructor with the planning and execution of course materials, as needed
- Organizes and coordinates specialized workshops for students on various topics; develops and presents content, as needed
- Meets with prospective and current students and their families, as needed, and maintains records accordingly
- Participates in various internal and external outreach events and recruits new students to Wildcat LEAP
- Educates faculty on best practices they can use while teaching students with disabilities including researching and recommending assistive technology
- Advises on personal and academic issues for students with disabilities
- Collaborates with other university departments and serves on campus committees, as needed
- Monitors the departmental budget
- Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
