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adjunct Director, Learning Specialist/Tutor Coordinator:University of North CarolinaJob description:adjunct Director, Learning Specialist/Tutor CoordinatorBookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.» UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits» The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report. Position InformationGeneral InformationPosition Number 003917 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Working Title adjunct Director, Learning Specialist/Tutor Coordinator Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty Employment Type Permanent - Full-time Months per Year 12 Work Schedule Typically Monday- Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Some nights and weekends will be required. Hours per week 40 FLSA Status Exempt Division Academic Affairs Department University College (Adm) Work Location Judy Rose Facility & ATAC Facility income Range $58,000 - $60,000 Primary Purpose of Department The Charlotte 49ers Athletic Academic Center (AAC) is committed to empowering all Charlotte varsity student-athletes to take ownership of their personal academic practice. The center provides a framework of support services designed to meet the unique needs of student-athletes, assisting them to achieve academic and personal success at the University while ensuring the student athlete's compliance with all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Conference and University regulations. Primary Purpose of Position Primary function of a Learning Specialist is to assist, teach and advise at-risk and/or underperforming student-athletes in addition to those with documented learning disabilities. This position will also serve as the Tutor Coordinator for the Athletic Academic Center. Additional tasks include supervision of tutors, academic mentors; Academic Advising and Support; and Instruction. Summary of Position Responsibilities Learning Specialist: Maintain a current expertise of the academic rules and procedures of the University, Conference and the NCAA; interact effectively with a diverse caseload of student-athletes, identify those student-athletes who fall into the category of academically high risk; conduct initial risk assessment for all new student-athletes; meet regularly with at-risk student-athletes and keep detailed notes outlining progress and/or concerns; teach college learning and study expertise; meet on a regular basis to develop and carry out individualized academic plans with at-risk population; refer students to the appropriate support services on campus, communicate with AAC Team about the progress of individuals in caseload; summarize and report academic performance data on assigned student-athletes at mid-term and at the end of each semester to the Director; act as the main liaison with the Office of Discapability Services; act as the main liaison with those who provide educational testing of student-athletes; keep abreast of best-practices of learning specialist processes and systems. Tutor Coordinator: Recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate tutors and academic mentors; conduct all aspects of the AAC Tutorial Program (Coordinate and schedule appointment times; track appointment attendance; communicate session times and evaluations to respective AAC staff and coaches); maintain the tutoring website; teach, enforce and foster a spirit of compliance with the Academic Integrity Code for all tutors, mentors, and student-athletes; supervise the interactions of tutors and student-athletes; maintain a current expertise of academic rules and procedures of the University as well as applicable NCAA rules regarding tutoring; record and track time worked by temporary staff members; use records to cross check tutor timesheets and complete payroll, conduct end-of-semester assessment of tutoring program as a whole and of each individual tutor separately. Other tasks: Assist with recruiting visits when appropriate, teach 1-2 sections of transition courses for student-athletes each academic year, participate in athletic department and Office of Undergraduate Education professional development and meetings as directed Minimum Education/practice Master's degree with at least 2 years of practice in academic support programs working with NCAA student-athletes in a learning specialist function or at least 2 years of practice working with K-12 students with documented learning disabilities. Preferred Education, expertise, expertise and practice » practice conducting risk academic risk assessments for student-athletes. » practice working with a tutorial program for student-athletes including hiring, training, supervision of tutors. » Demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication expertise to clearly and effectively interact with a variety of diverse audiences and constituencies; » Interpersonal expertise and political acumen to build effective bridges and collaborative relationships and expertise of best practices related to delivery of academic services for student-athlete populations. » The candidate must demonstrate in-depth expertise of and practice with the educational and cultural needs of a diverse student body and be able to relate to diverse students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni and community leaders. Necessary Certifications/Licenses Preferred Certifications/Licenses Special Notes to candidates » UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits » The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report. Posting Open Date 05/13/2024 Posting Close Date 05/27/2024 Open Until Filled No Proposed Hire Date 07/01/2024 If time-limited please indicate appointment end date Contact Information Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? » UNC Charlotte Website » HERC Job Board » Inside Higher Education » Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork) » Another Website » Agency Referral » Advertisement/Publication » Personal Referral » Other » Where did you lgain about this posting? (Open Ended Question) Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents» Resume / Curriculum Vitae » Cover Letter / Letter of Interest » Contact Information for ReferencesOptional Documents Skills:
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