Football Academic Support & Learning Specialist

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia in Charlottesville seeks a Learning Specialist, Football to support a direct caseload of student-athletes and develop student support programming. You will teach learning strategies and collaborate with Athletics staff to foster academic growth and engagement.

This in-person role requires a Bachelor's degree and demonstrated experience in academic advising or related fields, with a focus on integrity, collaboration, and detailed reporting.

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting individual and programmatic academic efforts.
• Experience applying and teaching learning strategies and study skills.
• Knowledge of educational testing and assessments and related reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support a diverse caseload of football student-athletes with daily academic strategy instruction and task completion.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners to develop educational supports and programming.
• Monitor academic progress and adjust support strategies as needed.
• Contribute to Student Success programming and reporting.
• Uphold NCAA/ACC/university rules and maintain records.
• Perform administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Learning strategies

Study skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Data reporting

Collaboration

Organizational skills

NCAA rules knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Virginia in Charlottesville seeks a Learning Specialist, Football to support a direct caseload of student-athletes and develop student support programming. You will teach learning strategies and collaborate with Athletics staff to foster academic growth and engagement.

This in-person role requires a Bachelor's degree and demonstrated experience in academic advising or related fields, with a focus on integrity, collaboration, and detailed reporting.