University of California, Berkeley · 11 hours ago
Learning Specialist (4545C), Undergraduate Education Admin - #82786
Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $86K/yrThe University of California, Berkeley is a world-leading institution dedicated to academic excellence and equity. The Learning Specialist position supports the academic and personal development of student athletes by coordinating programs and services that foster independent learning and address barriers to academic success.
Responsibilities
Serves as a learning specialist for a caseload of student athletes from various teams
Oversees and provides necessary academic support such as skill building, exam preparation, writing skills etc
Develops and monitors individual learning plans for student athletes assigned to their caseload
Monitors student progress throughout each semester
Monitoring includes: communication with graduate and undergraduate tutors, reviewing reports, assessing progress both at mid semester and end of term and making recommendations for future academic support
Communicates with Academic Advisor to keep them informed and involved with the academic and degree progress of student athletes on their assigned teams
Assists advisors in preparing academic progress reports
Collaborates with advisors to address scheduling and other related issues and review academic options for their students
Determines barriers, distractions, and complications affecting a student's academic success, helps students recognize these key non-academic issues, and makes appropriate referrals for additional therapeutic counseling and/or assistance from other units
Works with Assistant Director to support various academic support programming such as tutor education, summer course facilitation and generating new projects
Qualification
Required
Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques
Knowledge of multiple majors, colleges, and schools
Knowledge of learning theory and its practical application in competitive settings
Knowledge of teaching and learning techniques and strategies
Ability to design and execute individualized learning plans for students who need to develop academic skills (reading, research, writing and revision, note-taking, test-taking and preparation, study habits, time management)
Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving
Abilities in problem identification, reasoning, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems
Ability to multi-task
Must maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the Atlantic Coast Conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the Berkeley campus of the University of California adheres, and, at all times avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
Preferred
Master's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
Benefits
This is a full-time (40 hours/week), career position that is eligible for UC Benefits.
Company
University of California, Berkeley
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Founded in 1868
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