Post-Graduate Athletic Intern, Learning Assistance Program (LAP)

Major/Essential Functions

• Report directly to the Associate Director of the Learning Assistance Program.
• Regularly communicate and collaborate with the Learning Assistance Program staff.
• Provide appropriate communication as needed with Athletic Academic Advisors regarding students on caseload.
• Work independently with a caseload of student-athletes to enhance effective learning strategies, interventions, and academic skills through weekly meetings to improve the performance and achievement of student-athletes with learning challenges and foster autonomous learners. 
• Assist with intake assessments and evaluations, such as the LAP Questionnaire and administering the Academic Skills Inventory. 
• Compile Individual Academic Plans by developing a comprehensive understanding of specific learning disabilities and the various strategies and interventions that will support academic growth and development when requested.
• Collaborate with necessary service providers, such as Clinical Sports Psychology, to ensure comprehensive support.
• Assist with developing and implementing innovative programming for academic support to enhance educational opportunities for student-athletes.
• Create, plan, and execute intentional programming or workshops that serve student-athletes as needed.
• Assist in Tutor Orientation, Tutor Training, professional development, and semester evaluation of tutorial staff.
• Serve on MSC committees as appropriate.
• Demonstrate and contribute to a culture of high academic integrity through consistent practice.
• Report any incidents (academic fraud, misconduct, and disturbances) 
• Comply with all NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Tech University rules, regulations, and policies.

• Frequent communication with the Marsha Sharp Center for Student-Athletes staff.
• Communicate with Academic Advisors to discuss student-athlete progress/development.
•  Provide academic skill/strategy development and learning techniques to a caseload of student-athletes at various learning levels.
• Learn the Screening/Testing process:
  • LAP Questionnaire & Learning Profile
  • Registration with Student Disability Services
  • Review different types of learning accommodations
  • Project Management
• Attend all Athletic Department, MSC, and LAP meetings as assigned
• Other duties as assigned by the LAP staff.

• Master’s degree or a current graduate student enrolled in a master’s degree program in education, sports administration, counseling, or a related field.
• Experience in collegiate athletic academic support, higher education, teaching, or related field.
• Educational background and/or tutoring experience.
• Experience working with students in an educational setting.
• Strong communication, organization, time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Knowledge of Learning Disabilities.
• Knowledge of education regulations (FERPA, HIPAA, IDEA, ADA, 504, etc.).
• Ability to work overtime, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.