Learning Specialist
- Employer
- Ball State University
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 21, 2022
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Job Details
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Learning Specialist
About this Opportunity
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Benefits and Community
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff
Relocation
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation
FLSA
Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Full-Time At-Will
Position Function
Provide learning and development support for all student athletes, while supporting advising function and other department programming.
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by date of employment.
Minimum Experience
At least one year of experience in education or related area.
Minimum Other
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Master’s degree.
Preferred Experience
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
Graduate Assistants.
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Department
Office of Dean of Univ College:171130
Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
765-285-5852
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Design and facilitate training for graduate student staff regarding learning development, identification of strategies to address learning styles and instructional methods.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Develop and implement learning materials that will assist students of different learning styles and abilities.
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Coordinate support of assigned student athletes and serve as a referral agent to other University services, including but not limited to Upper Division Advising, Disability Services, the Learning Center, Career Center, and the Counseling Center.
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Provide consistent and up to date communication to the Director of SASS and the student athlete’s academic coordinator regarding course progress, skill improvement and accommodation usage if applicable.
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Provide individual academic support to assist students in becoming independent learners.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Assist in the NCAA Continuing Eligibility Certification process.
Ranking
7
Job Duty
Remain up to date and in strict adherence to all NCAA, MAC and BSU rules. Report any issue or concern to the Director of SASS and/or the Athletics’ Compliance Office. Maintain integrity on all fronts. Attend NCAA Regional Rules every other year, annual BSU Athletic Compliance Training and any other pertinent institutional training.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Participate in supervising and managing nighttime study table, varied hours needed.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
Assist monitoring of the academic progress of student athletes according to NCAA, MAC and BSU guidelines.
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202201024P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/01/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
06/21/2022
Applications Accepted Through Date
07/20/2022
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
In the Required Applicant Documents section, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Position Information
Position Title
Learning Specialist
About this Opportunity
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Benefits and Community
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff
Relocation
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation
FLSA
Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Full-Time At-Will
Position Function
Provide learning and development support for all student athletes, while supporting advising function and other department programming.
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by date of employment.
Minimum Experience
At least one year of experience in education or related area.
Minimum Other
- Superior interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Strong ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Software.
- Ability, and motivation to learn other software.
- Ability and willingness to be flexible with work schedule with possible nights and weekends required.
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Master’s degree.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in peer tutoring and developmental education.
- Experience with assessment of academic preparedness.
- Experience working with at-risk students at a collegiate level, preferably in an intercollegiate athletics environment.
- Experience with NCAA continuing eligibility.
- Counseling skills and knowledge of learning styles.
- Knowledge of Banner, DegreeWorks, and/or GradesFirst.
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
Graduate Assistants.
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Department
Office of Dean of Univ College:171130
Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
765-285-5852
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Design and facilitate training for graduate student staff regarding learning development, identification of strategies to address learning styles and instructional methods.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Develop and implement learning materials that will assist students of different learning styles and abilities.
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Coordinate support of assigned student athletes and serve as a referral agent to other University services, including but not limited to Upper Division Advising, Disability Services, the Learning Center, Career Center, and the Counseling Center.
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Provide consistent and up to date communication to the Director of SASS and the student athlete’s academic coordinator regarding course progress, skill improvement and accommodation usage if applicable.
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Provide individual academic support to assist students in becoming independent learners.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Assist in the NCAA Continuing Eligibility Certification process.
Ranking
7
Job Duty
Remain up to date and in strict adherence to all NCAA, MAC and BSU rules. Report any issue or concern to the Director of SASS and/or the Athletics’ Compliance Office. Maintain integrity on all fronts. Attend NCAA Regional Rules every other year, annual BSU Athletic Compliance Training and any other pertinent institutional training.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Participate in supervising and managing nighttime study table, varied hours needed.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
Assist monitoring of the academic progress of student athletes according to NCAA, MAC and BSU guidelines.
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202201024P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/01/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
06/21/2022
Applications Accepted Through Date
07/20/2022
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
In the Required Applicant Documents section, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Inclusive Excellence Statement
- Undergraduate Transcripts
- Master's Transcripts
Company
Founded in 1918 in Muncie, Indiana, the public research university has grown to more than 22500 students
Spirited and motivated, we learn, grow, and take flight. Our faculty and staff—everyone in our community—embrace students as learning partners from day one. In classrooms and labs, in immersive learning projects, on the sports fields—with creativity and determination—Cardinals Fly. We are grounded in our values, lifted by our knowledge, and go confidently upward toward ever greater opportunities. Ours is a simple promise: to challenge each other to excel. And with Beneficence as our guide—We Fly.
We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world. We are excited that you want to join us in these endeavors!
The university offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay.
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