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Working TitleSenior Learning Specialist

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202500818AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib III

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$63,000-$66,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on07/07/2025

Description of Work Unit

Student-Athlete Support Services ( SASS ) is part of the Division of Academic Affairs, and reports directly to the Provost while working in close collaboration with Athletics. The mission of SASS is to inspire and cultivate AH-HA moments. The staff provides support for all student-athletes from the time they arrive on campus for a recruiting visit until they graduate. The staff connect student-athletes to resources, experiences and knowledge empowering them to reach their academic potential.

Colorado State University is located in Fort Collins, a city of 161,000. Located 65 miles north of Denver, the city is nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and alongside the banks of the Cache La Poudre River. Fort Collins offers the convenience of a small town with the amenities of a larger city including a strong public school system, various recreational opportunities, cultural offerings, and dining venues. Residents experience a moderate 4-season climate with an average of 300 days of sunshine a year.

Position Summary

This position assists the department by supporting student-athletes to positively impact their collegiate experience, retention, persistence and graduation. This position will report to the Director of Student-Athlete Support Services and have oversight of the EXLU academic mentoring and tutor program. The Senior Learning Specialist will supervise a learning specialist and 30-40 student hourly employees as well as serve as the liaison to Student Disability Center.

Through one-on-one and small group settings, the EXLU Program provides intensive educational experiences and services for students-athletes who are in need of academic skills support, have a documented learning disability or are looking for subject specific content review.

Required Job Qualifications

+ Master’s degree in areas of education, special education, counseling, psychology or related field

+ Three years of experience as a learning specialist or equivalent position working with students with varied learning needs

+ Two years of experience supervising and evaluating staff

+ Demonstrated ability to teach literacy development strategies, writing skill development, study skills, and organization/time management skills

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Demonstrated experience collaborating with staff to develop comprehensive learning plans

+ Personal or professional commitment to CSU’s Principles of Community

+ Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act

+ Working knowledge of NCAA continuing eligibility rules

+ Knowledge of a wide range of learning strategies and study skills development techniques

+ Demonstrated ability to facilitate trainings for academic supports staff and athletic department staff regarding effective strategies to work with student-athletes with various type of learning styles

+ Working knowledge of screening tools, diagnostic assessments, and collaborative initiative(s) to support students with learning disabilities

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryStudent Learning Strategist

Duty/Responsibility

+ Create, in collaboration with academic support staff, a tailored learning plan for student- athletes with academic skill needs. Learning plan may include, but not limited to: class scheduling recommendations, tutoring, and strategy sessions

+ Meet frequently with academic support staff to discuss student-athlete performance

+ Design learning skill workshops

+ Facilitate trainings for academic supports staff and athletic department staff regarding effective strategies to work with student-athletes with various type of learning styles

+ Collaborate with academic support staff to implement a tailored learning plan for the incoming summer bridge student-athletes

Percentage Of Time55%

Job Duty CategoryCoordinator of the EXLU Program

Duty/Responsibility

+ Recommend the policies and procedures for the EXLU Program

+ Oversee the Objective Based Study Hall Program

+ Recruit, hire, and supervise the FTE Learning Specialist and the EXLU Program hourly staff (approximately 30 individuals)

+ Use evidence based assessment tools annually to evaluate program effectiveness

Percentage Of Time35%

Job Duty CategoryLearning Disability Assessment and Learning Disability Resource Support

Duty/Responsibility

+ Monitoring the use of accommodations by student-athletes with learning disabilities

+ Evaluate documentation of incoming students with learning disabilities and determine if further testing is needed

+ Coordinate psycho-educational testing for student athletes

+ Liaison to the Student Disability Center and Assistive Technology Resource Center

Percentage Of Time10%

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactBecky Orr, [email protected]

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume

Optional Documents