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Assistant/Associate Director of Learning Support

Waco, TXOnsiteFull TimeDirectorPosted 17 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • student-athletes
  • learning disabilities
  • diverse backgrounds
  • academic guidance
  • learning strategies
  • study techniques
  • coaches
  • athletics staff
  • faculty
  • campus partners

Nice to have

  • Learning Support Program Management

Role summary

Baylor University seeks a Learning Support professional to provide academic guidance and develop personalized learning strategies for student-athletes. Responsibilities include one-on-one coaching on study and organizational skills, creating learning plans, assessing progress, and supporting academic programming. The role requires experience with students with learning disabilities from diverse backgrounds and knowledge of NCAA and conference regulations. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and is based in Waco, Texas.

What We Are Looking For

This position provides support within learning support services at Baylor University, is responsible for providing academic guidance, developing personalized learning strategies, and fostering skills such as time management, organization, and effective study techniques for qualifying student-athletes. The ability to interact with a wide range of constituents including student-athletes, coaches and athletics staff, faculty, and campus partners is essential. The ideal candidate must have prior experience working with students with learning disabilities from diverse backgrounds.

A Master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience are required. A Master's degree and 5 years of relevant experience are preferred.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

  • Meet one-on-one with a caseload of student-athletes to work on developing study and organizational skills
  • Create individualized learning plans for students and assess their academic progress
  • Produce detailed and accurate daily session reports
  • Explore current educational trends for students with learning concerns
  • Help develop and implement academic programming for select group of student-athletes
  • Support the facilitation of the academic screening process for incoming student-athletes
  • Assist with programming and oversight of the Learning Assistant programming
  • Assist with the facilitation and training within the Assistant Development Program
  • Assist in requiring all intercollegiate athletic programs to maintain compliance with Baylor University policies and procedures, as well as Big 12 conference and NCAA rules and regulations
  • Communicate immediately any possible NCAA infractions to the Athletic Compliance staff
  • Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
  • Ability to comply with University policies
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!


Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.

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