Description

Job # 520759

Responsible for identifying, planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the appropriate services for student-athletes with learning disabilities, students suspected of having learning disabilities and students deemed at-risk.

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.

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.

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Requirements

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

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

Cover letter indicating your qualifications for the position
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. 

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

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