POSITION:  The Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes (ASPSA) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a full-time Associate Director/Learning Specialist.  The position reports to the Director of the Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes who reports to the Executive Vice Chancellor/Provost.

DUTIES:  The Academic Support Program provides academic support and assistance for all student-athletes at the University.  The person in this position will be a member of a professional staff under the supervision of the Director of the Program and a member of the executive staff.  The person will supervise and oversee department programming and academic support provided by the learning support unit (2 Learning Specialists, 2 full time Assistant Learning Specialist interns, 1 Tutor Coordinator, 1 full time Assistant Tutor Coordinator, and approximately 90 tutors and part-time learning support staff). The person should specialize in working with the high-risk student-athlete population including students with learning disabilities and students who are academically under prepared. The person will have responsibility for assisting student-athletes by developing individual learning and study plans, and by identifying, developing, implementing, and evaluating educational learning programs and activities for selected student-athletes. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Required:

·       Post-Baccalaureate degree required; for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities related to tutoring, supplemental instruction, or direction of programs that enhance educational experiences of enrolled or prospective students, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. 

Strongly Preferred:

·       Master's Degree required and a minimum of 5 years of experience working in special education, counseling, academic support programs, or related field. 

·       Demonstrated experience as a learning specialist working with student-athletes within a college or university environment. 

·       Knowledge of learning disability diagnostic tools and learning strategies related to supporting students with learning disabilities. 

·       Knowledge of current research and proven strategies to work with at-risk students and students with diagnosed disabilities.  

·       Academic skills development in reading and writing in a teaching environment, Writing Center or Learning Center.

·       Experience working with diverse student populations and at-risk students. 

·       Working knowledge of collegiate athletics and student-athlete demands, including NCAA rules.

·       Knowledge of regulations and laws associated with ADA and accommodations for learning disabled. 

·       Ability to analyze data and use results to create or adjust programming. 

·       Advanced oral and written communication skills. 

·       Ability to work evening and weekend hours.