Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning.
Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.
Grand Canyon University’s Athletic Department is passionate about helping student-athletes achieve their highest level of excellence. The Athletic Department uses intercollegiate sports as a platform for developing our student-athletes on integrity and personal growth. Are you passionate about helping student-athletes achieve their highest level of excellence? Then this position is for you! Grand Canyon University is seeking a Learning Specialist in Athletics.
Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Office of Student-Athlete Development.
Advises enrolled student-athletes on university, college/department academic requirements, including admission/general education requirements and specific program majors and minors.
Provide intensive academic support and learning assistance to specific student-athletes.
Work one-on-one to develop and implement learning strategies and effective study skills within the framework of the student’s academic and athletic time demands.
Conduct intake assessment on student-athletes to identify areas of academic strengths and weaknesses.
Monitor academic performance, prepare, and implement individualized plans for at-risk student-athletes, and ensure student-athletes meet institutional and NCAA eligibility requirements.
Facilitate study hall.
Assist in monitoring student-athlete class attendance.
Schedule tutor appointments.
Prepare weekly coaches' reports detailing academic progress and issues.
Assist with the registration process, certification for competition, and Academic Progress Rates (APR) data collection.
Evaluate student transcripts and/or records pre-registration and during the student academic cycle to ensure appropriate program selection and accurate course selection for graduation requirements. Reconcile textbooks ordered from third-party providers.
Recruiting visits as requested by a head coach.
Other duties as assigned.