Learning Specialist/Academic Coordinator

Nuvance Health; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Learning Specialist/Academic Coordinator responsible for implementing programs for student-athletes with learning disabilities. The role involves managing NCAA rules and fostering relationships among students, coaches, and faculty, requiring a strong educational background and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Experience in education or Division I athletic institutions preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee programs for student-athletes with learning disabilities.
• Manage NCAA academic eligibility and academic success for 4-5 teams.
• Enhance relationships between student-athletes, coaches, and faculty.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Management

Cultural Competency

Education

Master's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

The Learning Specialist/Academic Coordinator is responsible for the supervision and overseeing of the development and implementation of programs and services designed to meet the needs of student-athletes diagnosed with specific learning disabilities and/or considered to be at risk academically. In addition, the individual will serve as an Academic Coordinator for 4-5 teams which manages the NCAA rules and regulations regarding academic eligibility and day to day academic success. Lastly, the position will develop and coordinate an organized effort to enhance and nurture the relationship between the student-athlete and SASS and the student-athletes, coaches and faculty.

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations is a prerequisite for this position.
Experience in education/school counseling, or in a Division I athletic institution, or combination of both.
Advanced oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse educations, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
Ability to foster and maintain working relationships with various athletic and University constituencies.
This position requires evening and weekend assignments.