Assistant Learning Specialist (Learning Assistance Program)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a dedicated intern to join the Learning Assistance Program (LAP) team as an Assistant Learning Specialist. The role provides one-on-one academic support to student-athletes facing education‑impacting disabilities or at academic risk, with a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

The incumbent will contribute to written reports, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and work closely with the LAP staff under the Assistant Director.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one academic support to student-athletes.
• Assist LAP team with educational accommodations and strategies.
• Maintain flexible scheduling including nights and weekends as required.

Skills

Master's degree progress

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication

Collaborative work

Education

Master's degree in related field

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.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands‑on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem‑solvers. A comprehensive land‑grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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