Academic Support Intern – Assistant Learning Specialist (All Sports)

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami seeks an Athletics Academic Services Intern to support day-to-day operations with student-athletes. You will help develop academic skills, assist in tutoring programs, and coordinate services, while learning Navigate, ARMS, TeamWorks, and PeopleSoft.

Strong communication and ethical decision-making are essential. You will work both independently and with the academic team, with occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Ability to problem-solve and make policy-based decisions.
• Strong communication and ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Availability some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Meet with an assigned caseload of students to assist in developing academic skills (time management, organization, test prep).
• Assist with development and implementation of training sessions for tutors.
• Learn and utilize Navigate, ARMS, TeamWorks, TeamWorks Academics, PeopleSoft, UM Data Warehouse, and Compliance Assistant.
• Coordinate services to address the academic needs of student-athletes (testing, accommodations, etc.).
• Create and update administrative reports (academic grade reports, study hall reports, progress reports).
• Assist with educational testing and monitoring accommodations processes.
• Monitor and track student-athlete class assignments, grades and professor feedback.
• Supervise study hall program.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Must be available some evenings and weekends.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Diversity awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Navigate

ARMS

TeamWorks

TeamWorks Academics

PeopleSoft

UM Data Warehouse

Compliance Assistant

Job description

Brief Description

Assist with a wide variety of tasks and processes involved in the day-to-day operations of Athletic Academic Services. Our interns must be able to problem-solve and make ethical and policy-based decisions. They must have strong communication skills and the ability to connect with individuals from diverse educational, cultural, and economic backgrounds. They should be strong in their written, verbal, and listening skills and work both independently and collaboratively with the academic team. The ability to teach academic success strategies, work with students who are academically at-risk and demonstrate evidence of programming success around academic competencies is essential.

List of Duties/Responsibilities

• Meet with an assigned caseload of students to assist in developing academic skills as it relates to time management, organization, test preparation, etc.
• Assist with the development and implementation of training sessions for tutors
• Learn and utilize Navigate, ARMS, TeamWorks, TeamWorks Academics, PeopleSoft, UM Data Warehouse, and Compliance Assistant
• Coordinate services to proactively address the academic needs of student-athletes (i.e., learning disabilities’ identification/testing, tutoring, etc.)
• Create and update administrative reports, including academic grade reports, study hall reports, and daily reports related to progress and behavior
• Assist with educational testing and the process of applying for and monitoring accommodations
• Monitor and track student-athlete class assignments, grades and feedback from professors
• Supervise study hall program
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Must be available some evenings and weekends
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred

Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Temporary

About the University

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.

With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully.

United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation’s premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults.

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.

The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.

With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.