Senior Learning Specialist — Student-Athlete Support

NCAA; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

Retirement plan

Earned vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

Term life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

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Job summary

Kansas State University/K-State Athletics Inc. is seeking a Senior Learning Specialist for a full-time, benefits-eligible position in Manhattan, Kansas.

The role provides intensive academic support to student‑athletes, including tutoring and skill-building, and oversees interns and the Strategic Tutor Program. Qualifications include a 4‑year degree and at least two years in a learning specialist role, with strong communication and computing skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in special education, educational psychology, academic advising, college student development, curriculum/instruction, or closely related field.
• Two years working full-time as a learning specialist or in a closely related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and computer proficiency.
• Some evening and weekend hours required.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive academic support to an assigned group of student-athletes. This includes one-on-one tutoring and skill building, evaluating, and monitoring academic plans for students, assisting students in developing self-advocacy skills and self-awareness, providing appropriate referrals to the Student Access Center.
• Provide supervision and oversight for the post-graduate interns and oversee their overall training and daily responsibilities. Provide mentorship and constructive feedback to support interns’ holistic professional and personal development.
• Provide supervision and oversight for the coordination of the Strategic Tutor Program. Assist with the recruitment, hiring and training of strategic tutors; assist with facilitation of payroll and other HR processes. Work in tandem with Tutor Coordinator to determine a comprehensive support schedule for tutorial program.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Computer proficiency

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Kansas State University/K-State Athletics Inc. is seeking a Senior Learning Specialist for a full-time, benefits-eligible position in Manhattan, Kansas.

The role provides intensive academic support to student‑athletes, including tutoring and skill-building, and oversees interns and the Strategic Tutor Program. Qualifications include a 4‑year degree and at least two years in a learning specialist role, with strong communication and computing skills.