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Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.   

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. 

Under the supervision of the Learning Specialist and will be primarily responsible for assisting student-athletes in developing academic skills such as study strategies, time management, reading and writing skills, and test-taking strategies. Also assists Academic Advisors with small group study halls, reports, and some advising duties. Helps equip student-athletes with tools, skills, and knowledge for facilitating the academic development of at-risk students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develops and fulfills academic support plans for student-athletes with high support needs
2. Reviews and monitors academic progress for assigned student-athletes
3. Communicates with leaders and/or Academic Advisors to discuss student-athletes¿ progress and development
4. Assists with reports and communication sent to coaching staff
5. Assists with supervision of afternoon and evening study halls
6. Assists leaders and staff of Student-Athlete Development with events
7. Assists Program Coordinator with tutor observations and training
8. Assists with Summer Bridge programming, screenings and evaluations for incoming class
9. Works with supervisor and other staff on various day-to-day charges and standing projects with our campus partners and academic community

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in education, sports administration, counseling, or related field

Required Experience
Desire to pursue a career in academic support for student-athletes
Experience working with students in an educational environment

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of educational regulations (FERPA, HIPPA, IDEA, ADA, 504, etc.)
Knowledge of NCAA compliance and eligibility regulations

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's degree in education, sports administration, counseling, or related field

Preferred Experience
Experience working with student-athletes in an academic setting
Experience in NCAA Division-I athletics program

ABILITIES
Able to establish rapport with a wide variety of student populations
Able to teach educational and learning strategies
Able to employ strategies for motivating and encouraging students' academic progress
Able to work in a fast-paced, high stress environment
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Understanding of educational pedagogy
Understanding of unique learning needs of student-athletes and/or students with learning difficulties

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.