Oregon State University · 9 hours ago
Learning Specialist
Corvallis, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$50K/yr - $60K/yr
1+ years expOregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. The Learning Specialist works collaboratively with colleagues in Academics for Student Athletes to provide holistic and inclusive academic support for student-athletes, focusing on individualized education plans, academic skill building, and monitoring student progress.
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Responsibilities
Develop and deliver comprehensive academic support services, including individualized academic plans to a specific caseload of student-athletes who present a variety of academic needs, which may include student-athletes with education-impacting disabilities
Meet with assigned cohort of student-athletes from a variety of sport programs up to five times per week. These sessions are expected to be highly engaging and developmental, focusing on academic skill building, including time management, organization, reading comprehension, and writing development
The learning specialist is expected to demonstrate an understanding of the course expectations and general course content to help the student successfully complete course objectives
Develop and disseminate detailed and timely student-athlete academic performance reports to Academic Counselors. Meet as needed with Academic Counselors to ensure open communication, collaboration, and a proactive approach to serving student-athletes
Lead the administration of the incoming student assessment process to identify each student’s academic strengths and opportunities for growth. This includes coordinating and organizing testing sessions in conjunction with the Academic Counselors and the Head Learning Specialist, evaluating and delivering assessment findings to appropriate staff, and making service placement recommendations
Work collaboratively with ASA staff and student services departments (e.g. Disability Access Services and Academic Success Center) and other campus partners to help student-athletes utilize appropriate resources and services
Develop and implement educational initiatives, trainings and workshops for student-athletes and staff including tutors, study hall facilitation, mentor training, and BEST summer bridge programming
Assist the Head Learning Specialist with planning training material and sessions for student-workers
Serve as a resource to the ASA staff on current best practices relevant to student learning and academic efficacy
Participate in the ongoing evaluation of the academic support programs for student-athletes
Accept additional responsibilities and assignments at the direction of the Head Learning Specialist and Director of ASA
Contribute to a pleasant work environment and maintain respectful professional working relationships
Attend and actively engage in staff meetings, trainings, professional meetings, seminars, workshops, and conferences, as budget allows
Regularly collaborate with co-workers, campus partners, and supervisors in an effort to successfully achieve mutually sought goals for the department and university
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in education, sociology, psychology, counseling, or related field
One year of experience working with high school or university students experiencing academic challenges, including but not limited to under-preparedness, low academic efficacy, or a diagnosed learning disability
Experience teaching learning strategies and developing academic intervention strategies to enhance learning for academically underprepared students and students with education-impacting disabilities
Experience supporting student academics in one-on-one and group settings
Demonstrated experience working effectively with individuals from diverse educational, cultural, and economic backgrounds
Strong written and oral communication, computer, and organizational skills
Preferred
Master's degree in education, psychology, counseling, or related field
One year of professional full-time work experience providing direct academic support to student-athletes at the Division I level
Experience administering and evaluating learning assessments to students
Knowledge of disability regulations and ADA laws associated with higher education
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
Retirement savings paid by the university.
A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
Company
Oregon State University
Oregon State University is a public research university that offers various undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple fields.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$94.53MKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseUS Department of EnergyNational Safety Council
2025-01-13Grant· $11.9M
2024-12-04Grant· $0.5M
2024-06-13Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Mike Green
Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer
Kimya Massey
Deputy Athletic Director/COO at Oregon State University Athletics
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