Learning Specialist
Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary The Learning Specialist provides intensive
academic support to assigned student-athletes across all sports.
Responsibilities include providing one-on-one and small group
instruction in study skills and learning strategies to
student-athletes and developing academic programming and materials
for student-athletes struggling to meet academic standards. The
Learning Specialist specializes in working with the academically
at-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. The person
will collaborate and communicate closely with other ASPSA staff
members including learning specialists, academic counselors, and
tutor coordinators. The individual will also assess the academic
readiness of prospective student-athletes and serve as liaison to
campus-wide offices related to learning resources for students.
Some evening and weekend work is required; some travel may be
expected. The person must follow and comply with all NCAA , ACC ,
and University policies and procedures. Required Qualifications,
Competencies, And Experience Knowledge of best practices in
undergraduate student retention and familiarity with issues related
to student-athletes’ academic progress and transition issues. -
Experience working with diverse student populations and
academically at-risk students. - Nightly and weekend work required,
all year round. - Demonstrated effectiveness working
collaboratively with staff and colleagues. Preferred
Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience - Master’s degree or
post-Baccalaureate degree preferred. A minimum of two 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 current research and
proven strategies to work with at-risk students and students with
diagnosed disabilities. - Knowledge of learning disability
diagnostic tools and learning strategies related to supporting
students with learning disabilities. - Advanced written and oral
communication skills - Experience working with NCAA policies.
Keywords: UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill , Learning Specialist, Education / Teaching , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
