Job Details

Learning Specialist

Position Number: 6783623
Location: West Long Branch, NJ
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Learning Specialist

Job Category: Athletics
Requisition Number: LEARN001259
Posted: December 01, 2025
Part Time
On-site
Rate: $25.00 USD per hour

Monmouth University Main Campus
West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University is seeking applications for a Part-Time Learning Specialist in the Athletics Department.

The candidate would be expected to: coordinate, organize, and implement a study plan with the assigned cohort of student-athletes. This would be executed through consistent weekly meetings with the student, as well as consistent communication with the athletics academic support staff and the coaching staff on the students' progress. The candidate must exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior when working with a student-athlete when it comes to the University's policy on academic honesty, as well as the ethical academic standards of the NCAA.

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.
For more information about the department, visit the Athletics webpage.

Application Material Required:
Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university's career portal. In addition to the application, candidates must upload the following documents. Applications will not be considered complete for review until all required documents are uploaded.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Professional References

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops and implements academic support plans for an at-risk cohort of 5-10 student-athletes.
Weekly, if not daily, checks-ins are required of this position with this group.
May be required to communicate outside of normal business hours (evenings, weekends, and some holidays).
Maintain regular and consistent communication with the academic support staff, coaches, and administrators to help ensure academic progression of the student-athlete cohort.
Identify learning needs of students-athletes and develop individualized support programs and services.
Helping to make sure that student-athletes in the cohort are utilizing all academic support services (i.e., Department of Disability Services and tutorial services).
Maintain thorough understanding of NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations, in addition to University concentration requirements.
Perform other department wide student-athlete support services as assigned by the Athletics Academic Support Staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree
One year of experience.
Experience in athletics and/or academic education support
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be able to treat confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
Must have an understanding of the University's concern for academics, as well as athletic excellence.
Ability to work nights and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree
Experience in athletics academic education support
Counseling, Math and/or English teaching experience.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:
Barbara Santos at bsantos@monmouth.edu or 732-263-5629

Note to Applicants:
Please keep in mind that a job posted as “Open until filled” may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.
Working at Monmouth University perks:

Earned sick leave: Monmouth University provides its part-time staff employees, including on-call staff and temporary employees, with earned sick leave according to the New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center - Employees are entitled to use the Fitness Center while employed in their PT or on-call capacity
Recreational & Cultural Activities - Athletic and cultural events throughout the academic year are open to employees. Many of these events are open to employees free of charge or at reduced costs
University Bookstore discount - Employees receive a ten percent (10%) discount on most items purchased in the University Bookstore.

To view a full list of benefits, visit our benefits page at: Employee Benefits Information | Human Resources | Monmouth University

Department:
Athletics

Work Schedule:
Up to 20 hours per week

Total Weeks Per Year
25

Expected Salary:
$25 per hour

Union:
N/A

Job Posting Close Date
Open until filled

To apply, visit https://recruiting.ultipro.com/MON1000MON/JobBoard/d4da5ea7-24db-4f02-a484-7497ffffb76d/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=fbd27907-01af-4386-aad5-4fa9a5b8e033

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