Assistant Learning Specialist (Learning Assistance Program)

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg is offering a full-time internship for an Assistant Learning Specialist. This role provides an opportunity to support student-athletes with education-impacting disabilities and enhance their academic performance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Learning Assistance Program team, requiring solid communication skills and collaborative abilities.

The position includes flexible hours, with a focus on comprehensive student support. A master's degree or progress towards it is essential, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of a related master's degree, active progress towards completing a master's degree, or an active plan to obtain a master's degree or possess an equivalent level of training and/or experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with ability to develop written reports.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with various stakeholders in a time-sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to student-athletes who have education-impacting disabilities or who are academically at-risk.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Completion of a related master's degree or active progress towards it

Job description

Job Description

This full-time internship experience is designed to provide an individual the opportunity to grow and develop the necessary skills needed to advance their career into the field of student-athlete academic support. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Learning Assistance Program (LAP), the Assistant Learning Specialist will work with the LAP team to provide one-on-one support to student-athletes who have education-impacting disabilities or who are academically at-risk. This position will require the ability to work a flexible schedule, to include nights and weekends.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a related master's degree, active progress towards completing a master's degree, or an active plan to obtain a master's degree or possess an equivalent level of training and/or experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with the ability to develop written reports.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with various stakeholders in a time-sensitive environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of NCAA eligibility bylaws.
• Experience in student-athlete academic support services.

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

21.25 per hour

Hours per week

up to 1,500 hours per year

Review Date

07/6/2026

Additional Information

Anticipated Start Date: Monday, August 10, 2026

Anticipated End Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2027

No more than 40 hours/week and will not work during the following periods: November 23-27, 2026; December 22, 2023-January 1, 2027; March 6-14, 2027.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

Accommodations for Disabilities

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Tracee Smith at [e-mail] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.