April 7, 2011
POSITION VACANCY
POSITION TITLE: Learning Specialist, ILP
DEPARTMENT: Intercollegiate Athletics
CATEGORY: Full-time, Exempt (112913)
RESPONSIBILITIES: The ILP Learning Specialist will report directly to the ILP 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; assisting with the instruction of a 1 credit study skills course; 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: Submit applications electronically at http://jobs.umd.edu. Search for Position Number 112913. For best consideration applications should include: (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) names and addresses of at least three references. More information on Maryland Athletics can be found at www.umterps.com.
The University of Maryland is an EEO/AA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
