Job Posting Title:
Learning Specialist II
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Hiring Department:
Intercollegiate Athletics
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Oct 09, 2026
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
AUSTIN, TX
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Job Details:
General Notes
May work non-traditional hours including some evenings, weekends and holidays. This job is not suitable for remote work and is expected to work regular on-site hours. Learning Specialist II or Learning Specialist III may be hired based on experience, qualifications and candidate selected for the position.
Purpose
To serve as a Learning Specialist in Intercollegiate Athletics Student Services at the University of Texas at Austin.
Responsibilities
- Designs and implements structured, evidence-based, individualized learning interventions for assigned student-athletes including instruction in areas of academic skill and strategy weakness.
- Provides instruction in areas including reading comprehension, note taking, test taking, time management, study skills, concentration, memory, motivation, faculty interaction, classroom engagement, and other learning strategies.
- Proactively seeks out student-athletes to provide assistance, resources and supplemental instruction in specific courses as needed.
- Collaborates with Academic Coordinators for assigned teams to determine caseload and individual student need, evaluate course demands, and develop individualized learning and skill development plans within the established learning support structure.
- Communicates frequently, effectively, and consistently with Student Services staff regarding both general and specific aspects of student-athlete academic progress, concerns or recommendations.
- Administers and interprets academic screening of student-athletes for learning or attention needs. Communicate with students, academic staff, and coaches regarding the needs indicated by screening.
- Creates individual Learning Profiles for all incoming undergraduate students using an existing template.
- Assists student-athletes with Disability and Access registration and ongoing use of services.
- Assists in ongoing hiring and training of Tutors to share general study strategies and academic interventions. Provides oversight and direction for part-time staff outside of official trainings.
- Assists with ongoing administration and evaluation of Learning Services programs.
- Collaborates with learning assistance partners across campus units, including the Sanger Learning Center and the University Writing Center.
- Provides support to the Assistant Director, Learning Services in administering special projects and programs related to Learning Services.
- Consistently exemplify the core values and quality service standards of Texas Athletics. Always act ethically. Proactively seek guidance when unsure or unclear of a law, rule or policy applicable to you or your department/sport program. Actively participate in assigned education and training programs. Comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, The University of Texas at Austin, NCAA, Conference, or other governing body, including state and federal laws. Annually obtain prior written approval and report all outside activities and outside income. Report knowledge of, or reasonable cause to believe, violation(s) of state or federal laws, policies, rules, or regulations of the University, Conference, or NCAA to IA ARMCS or IA HR. Fully cooperate with any investigation by providing complete and accurate information when requested to do so by Texas Athletics and/or the NCAA and do not influence others in any way during an investigation. In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Texas Education Code Sec. 51.252, this position may be a Non-Confidential Employee as defined by University policies on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Interpersonal Violence and Stalking. As a Non-Confidential Employee, individuals employed in this position will report incidents of such prohibited conduct to the University’s Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator as required by applicable law or University policy. An employee who does not report an incident or who makes a false report is subject to termination and may be charged with a criminal offense (Class A or Class B misdemeanor). For more information about employee responsibilities under Title IX, including information about confidential employee reporting exceptions, please visit the Title IX website at http://titleix.utexas.edu.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree. At least one year of experience tutoring, teaching, or supporting student learning at the college level. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students requiring various levels of academic support, including high-need students. Excellent interpersonal skills. The ability to maintain sensitive, confidential, and comprehensive information. Familiarity with academic screening tools and diagnostic learning assessments. Ability to work independently and to contribute positively to a team of professionals dedicated to the academic success of student-athletes. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
A combination of three years of experience tutoring, teaching, or supporting student learning at the college level. Experience working with NCAA student-athletes in an academic program. Experience providing learning support for students with education-impacting disabilities. Experience planning and conducting training sessions, workshops, or other structured activities for students and/or tutoring staff. Experience interpreting education-impacting disability documentation. Knowledge of Canvas, Teamworks, Retain, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Workday platforms. Knowledge of assistive learning technology. Prior experience with writing centers or writing programs.
Driving Required
This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).
Salary Range
$53,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
- May work around standard office conditions. Use of manual dexterity.
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.