Learning Strategist

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition remission

Dependent education programs

Job summary

The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque seeks a Learning Specialist to manage a caseload of student athletes with learning exceptionalities and at-risk students. You will deliver evidence-based learning strategies, self-advocacy coaching, and intensive academic support.

You will administer prescreening assessments, coordinate scheduling, and assist in NCAA/ admissions documentation. Collaboration with ARC, advising staff, and tutors is essential for student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed degrees above the minimum may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of student athletes with learning exceptionalities or at-risk students; provide individual and group sessions on evidence-based learning strategies and self-advocacy.
• Administer academic prescreening assessments and mediate scheduling for further evaluation.
• Assist in documentation for NCAA waivers or UNM admissions.
• Serve as a liaison to UNM’s Accessibility Resource Center.
• Collaborate with advising staff to design and implement individualized academic success plans.
• Coordinate and facilitate course and professor-specific review sessions; assist in developing programs to improve retention and graduation rates.
• Provide written reports to advisors, supervisor, and unit director as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of related experience

Job description

Learning Specialist

Requisition ID: req37654

Working Title: Learning Strategist

Position Grade: 12

Position Summary

• Manage caseload of student athletes with documented learning exceptionalities or deemed academically at-risk based on prescreening assessments and/or academic history (these components may be cognitive, non-cognitive, or a combination of both). Caseload support will include (but is not limited to) individual and group sessions to instruct students in evidencebased learning strategies and self-advocacy skills as well as providing intensive academic support.
• Administer academic prescreening assessments to students as requested; mediate scheduling of students requiring further academic evaluation.
• Assist in providing documentation for NCAA waivers or UNM admissions purposes.
• Serve as a liaison to UNM’s Accessibility Resource Center.
• Collaborate with advising staff to design and implement individualized academic success plans for assigned student-athletes, including academic class scheduling, tutoring, mentoring, and study skills programming.
• Coordinate and facilitate, in conjunction with advising staff and tutorial coordinator, course and professor specific review sessions for targeted classes
• Assist in the development of programs aimed at improving retention and graduation rates, facilitate training for tutors, and continually educate advisement staff regarding best practices for students with learning exceptionalities/difficulties.
• Support in programming offered by summer and fall sections offered by UNM’s Athletic Department.
• As required, provide written reports to academic advisors, supervisor, and unit director regarding assigned caseload, pre-screening information summaries, recommended programming, and other miscellaneous information as needs arise.
• Provide educational programming for any student-athlete with academic integrity concerns.
• Maintain a confidential, professional environment for students, including but not limited to the maintenance and upkeep of confidential, detailed files on all assigned student-athletes.
• Other duties assigned.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Athletics Academic Advising (925F3)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Status

Exempt

Pay

Monthly: $3,882.67 - $5,453.07

Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

8/26/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive

No

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.

Background Check Information

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.