NSU Academic Coordinator and Learning Specialist

Title: NSU Academic Coordinator and Learning Specialist

State Role Title: Administrative - Instructor

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Credentials and Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: www.nsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

1. Coordinates support systems and services for academically at-risk student athletes (i.e., tutoring, learning disabilities and student counseling).
2. Tracks and documents student athlete’s academic performance and facilitating the organization and implantation of individualized study and review sessions.
3. Develops and implements systematic application of learning interventions and study strategies in the areas of time management, learning styles, critical reading, and note and test-taking.
4. Serve as athletics academic advisor for an assigned team.
5. Help coordinate services to proactively address the needs of students with accommodations and liaison with campus office of Disability Services.
6. Adheres to Commonwealth of Virginia, NSU, NCAA and MEAC rules, regulations, and policies.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in education, special education, or similar discipline, or equivalent combination of training and education that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.
2. Experience working with underprepared students in an educational setting.
3. Knowledge of learning techniques and study skills, and the ability to work with a diverse group of learners (including those with educationally impacting disabilities).
4. Skilled in the use of various computer software, including Microsoft Office suite.

Additional Considerations

1. Master’s degree in counseling, education, student development, special education or similar discipline
2. 1- 2 years of experience working in an athletics academic support program

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

 

Contact Information

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: No email address is needed.

 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.