March 20, 2008

POSITION VACANCY

POSITION TITLE:                Director, Intensive Learning Program - Olympic Sports / (Specialist)

DEPARTMENT:                    Intercollegiate Athletics

CATEGORY:                         Full-time, Exempt

RESPONSIBILITIES:           The Intensive Learning Program (ILP) Director will report directly to the Associate Athletic Director for Academic Support and Career Development (ASCDU).  This position will develop and implement programs and services designed to provide structured assistance to academically at-risk student-athletes in their current classes and to provide instruction and remediation in areas of academic skill and strategy weakness. Specific responsibilities include: developing and implementing programmatic and training initiatives for the tutorial program; assisting with the academic planning of student-athletes to increase retention; developing and implementing learning strategies for at-risk student-athletes; facilitating academic services for student-athletes with documented learning disabilities to provide appropriate accommodations; monitoring and reporting student-athlete academic progress; supervising a team (10-15) ILP mentors and/or interns; teach a 1 credit study skills course (EDCP 108K); and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree required, Masters degree preferred, in Counseling, Secondary Education, Special Education, Learning Disabilities, or related field. Must have 3-5 years of teaching/counseling experience at the secondary level, post-secondary preferred.  The ideal candidate will have teaching/counseling experience in learning disabilities or related experience at the secondary level or higher; demonstrated success in developing and teaching college learning and study skills to at-risk students, preferably student-athletes; developing program policies; and supervisory experience. Working knowledge of NCAA academic rules and regulations, along with American with Disability Act (ADA) compliance preferred.  This individual must possess strong communication skills to develop and maintain effective interaction with a diverse population.  Must be available to work non-traditional hours, including frequent evenings and occasional weekends

SALARY:        Commensurate with experience.

AVAILABLE:  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

APPLICATION:  For best consideration, email a cover letter, current resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to:

John Vengroski

Assistant AD, Human Resources

University of Maryland

2609 Comcast Center

College Park, MD 20742

                                    FAX:  301-314-7149

                                    Email: terpjobs-athletics@umd.edu

The University of Maryland is an EEO/AA employer.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.