Athletics Learning Specialist

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, VA

Posted Date: May 30, 2025

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    Unknown
  • Years of Experience
    4+ Years
  • Work Type
    Full-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

About the Job
Job Description

The University of Virginia (UVA) is a highly competitive Division I program committed to the academic and athletic experience of student-athletes. The Department of Athletics is seeking to fill the position of Learning Specialist to support a direct caseload of student-athletes and development of student support programming.

Learning Specialists demonstrate expertise in evidence-based learning and study strategies and their application to diverse learner profiles. In collaboration with Academic Coordinators, they provide comprehensive academic support and encourage the growth of students as learners by teaching skills to effectively engage with academic material and resources at the University. Their work is mainly independent, with some oversight and with a strong emphasis on communication, attention to detail, integrity, and collaboration.

Primary Responsibilities of the Learning Specialist:

  • Supporting a diverse, at-risk caseload of student-athletes with daily academic strategy instruction, skill development, and course-driven task completion.
  • Collaborating with internal and external constituents to develop and implement educational supports and programming for student-athletes.
  • Monitoring student-athlete academic progress and varying support strategies, as needed.
  • Contributing to the collective work of the Student Success team, including performance analysis.
  • Upholding NCAA, ACC, and University rules and regulations.
  • Compiling and maintaining appropriate reports and records.
  • Performing miscellaneous administrative related duties when necessary.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities – Learning Specialist

Department History

University of Virginia Student Services 2024–2025

Person Role

Tony Belt

Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student Success

Ellen Cook

Director of Student Development

Adam Brooks

Assistant Athletics Director for Academic Services

Jazlyn Eddings

Assistant Athletics Director of Student Success

Heidi VandeHoef-Gunn

Director of Career Development

Peyton Baldwin

Associate Director of Academic Services, Football

Ryan Moody

Assistant Director of Academic Services

Mackenzie Nunes

Assistant Director of Academic Services

University of Virginia Student Services 2023–2024

Person Role

Adam Brooks

Assistant Athletic Director for Academics and Student Development

Heather Downs

Executive Director/Associate Athletics Director for Academics and Student Development

Jessica Wilk

Associate Athletics Director

Tony Belt

Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student Success

Ellen Cook

Director of Student Development

Jazlyn Eddings

Director of Academics

Amanda Bishop

Director of Learning Services

Heidi VandeHoef-Gunn

Director of Career Development

University of Virginia Student Services 2022–2023

Person Role

Adam Brooks

Assistant Athletic Director for Academics and Student Development

Heather Downs

Executive Director/Associate Athletics Director for Academics and Student Development

Jessica Wilk

Assistant Athletics Director

Ellen Cook

Director of Student Development

Jazlyn Eddings

Director of Academics

Amanda Bishop

Director of Learning Services

Heidi VandeHoef-Gunn

Director of Career Development

Georgina Nembhard

Assistant Director - Academic Affairs

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