Requisition ID: req37654

Working Title:
Learning Strategist

Position Grade:
12

Position Summary:

• Manage caseload of student athletes with documented learning exceptionalities or deemed academically at-risk based on prescreening assessments and/or academic history (these components may be cognitive, non-cognitive, or a combination of both). Caseload support will include (but is not limited to) individual and group sessions to instruct students in evidencebased learning strategies and self-advocacy skills as well as providing intensive academic support.
• Administer academic prescreening assessments to students as requested; mediate scheduling of students requiring further academic evaluation.
• Assist in providing documentation for NCAA waivers or UNM admissions purposes.
• Serve as a liaison to UNM's Accessibility Resource Center.
• Collaborate with advising staff to design and implement individualized academic success plans for assigned student-athletes, including academic class scheduling, tutoring, mentoring, and study skills programming.
• Coordinate and facilitate, in conjunction with advising staff and tutorial coordinator, course and professor specific review sessions for targeted classes
• Assist in the development of programs aimed at improving retention and graduation rates, facilitate training for tutors, and continually educate advisement staff regarding best practices for students with learning exceptionalities/difficulties.
• Support in programming offered by summer and fall sections offered by UNM's Athletic Department.
• As required, provide written reports to academic advisors, supervisor, and unit director regarding assigned caseload, pre-screening information summaries, recommended programming, and other miscellaneous information as needs arise.
• Provide educational programming for any student-athlete with academic integrity concerns.
• Maintain a confidential, professional environment for students, including but not limited to the maintenance and upkeep of confidential, detailed files on all assigned student-athletes.
• Other duties assigned.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

Department:
Athletics Academic Advising (925F3)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $3,882.67 - $5,453.07

Benefits Eligible:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement:
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required:
Yes
For Best Consideration Date:
8/26/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Resume and cover letter. Also, please submit a sample writing.Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.