Learning Specialist

Academic Support Service for Student Athletes (ASSSA) is designed to assist student athletes with reaching their fullest academic and personal development while at the University of Pittsburgh. The University, Department of Athletics and ASSSA are committed to promoting both academic and athletic achievement of its student athletes, while upholding the academic integrity of the institution. The staff of ASSSA will work closely with coaches and faculty to help student athletes balance the demands of their academic responsibilities and participation in intercollegiate athletics.

ASSSA is seeking a Learning Specialist that will work with the Director of Writing Services in assisting student athletes with their academic
assignments, while also improving reading comprehension and understanding of the writing process. In this role, the specialist will maintain a caseload of student athletes who require consistent academic support, act as the liaison with writing faculty, and create and implement various workshops to assist in the writing process. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges student athletes face and the ability to provide holistic support that integrates both academic and athletic success.

A bachelor's degree in English Writing or a closely related field is preferred. Strong applicants will have professional experience as a writing or tutorial instructor.

Provides individual and group coaching, assessment, and evaluation to support academic success, a positive student experience and satisfaction to ensure retention. Creates and maintains a network of contacts within and external to the University to facilitate student success opportunities. Promotes and conducts success initiatives and engagement opportunities.

• Maintain a caseload of student athletes with scheduled appointments
• Send academic counselors weekly reports regarding their student athletes
• Assist the Director of the Writing Services with scheduling students and monitoring attendance
• Teach a session in EDUC1015 on how to use/not use AI on assignments; train tutors how to spot it and how to redirect its use
• Create a writing resource page for student athletes
• Create and present writing workshops for student athletes

This position is generally sedentary within an office setting, but the ability to travel around campus to meet with coaching staff, student athletes, faculty, and administrators is occasionally necessary.