The University of Alabama Hiring for Coordinator of Academic Programs/Learning Specialist at Tuscaloosa, AL Full Time

Department/Organization: 600102 – Academics

Normal Work Schedule: Varies

Department Summary: The Coordinator of Athletic Academic Services/Learning Specialist is responsible for overseeing a comprehensive set of academic tutorial services, and serving as the learning specialist for assigned teams/case load.

Under direct supervision of the Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Academic Programs, the Coordinator of Athletic Academic Programs/Learning Specialist position manages the delivery of tutoring programs for individuals and groups of students; this includes hiring, training, and supervising staff, graduate, and student tutors, and day-to-day management of the Athletic Tutorial Service Program. This position also collaborates with campus partners and colleagues to develop and implement a comprehensive array of tutorial and supplemental instruction programs and services to support academic success. Under the supervision of the Assistant Athletic Director of Academic Programs, the Coordinator develops innovative programming to enhance academic support of UA student-athletes, tracks adherence to NCAA, University, and SEC rules, and identifies/implements technology-based services to enhance and expand online offerings and tracking. The coordinator participates in assessment efforts to identify programmatic needs and accountability for program success related to specific learning and operational outcomes, accurately maintains records and data, and develops/implements appropriate and effective marketing and communication strategies.

This position will also be assigned a caseloads of student-athletes, and is responsible for designing and implementing academic support plans for each student. This position will administer and evaluate initial diagnostic testing to assess aptitude/cognitive ability, academic achievement, and information processing to address any learning concerns. This position will make recommendation for special testing, while providing short-term tutoring and coordination of additional learning support services. This position will serve as a liaison with The Office of Disability Services and 3rd party testing agencies, while working collaboratively with the various constituents including academic program advisors, faculty/staff, and coaches.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of experience in secondary and/or post-secondary education.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.