UVA Health·Albemarle County, Virginia
The Learning Specialist provides comprehensive academic support and strategy instruction to a caseload of football student-athletes. They collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop educational programming and monitor student progress while ensuring compliance with NCAA and University regulations.
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, Football 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 Football Academic Support staff, 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.
This position may also have the opportunity to serve in an advising capacity for a caseload of football student-athletes, including academic advising, course scheduling, and graduation planning.
Primary Responsibilities of the Learning Specialist, Football: Supporting a diverse caseload of Football 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, including partnering with the Student Disability Access Center Monitoring student-athlete academic progress and varying support strategies, as needed.
Contributing to the collective work of the Student Success team, including leading programming.
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, Football Commitment to supporting both individual work and programmatic efforts.
Experience applying and teaching a wide range of learning strategies and study skill development techniques.
Familiarity with educational testing and assessments; demonstrated ability to teach both students and staff learning strategies relevant to individual learning needs.
Attention to detail in reporting and communication.
Knowledge of current evidence-based practices for at-risk populations.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Ability to develop educational programming, specifically for tutoring and Summer Bridge Programs, maintain quality, and analyze effectiveness over time.
Ability to gather data, compile information, maintain records, and prepare reports.
Knowledge of collegiate academic structures/processes.
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
Working knowledge of NCAA academic eligibility and recruiting rules and regulations.
A strong commitment to the highest level of academic integrity.
Bachelor's degree.
Some experience working in academic advising, teaching, counseling, student affairs, or a related field is required.
Licensure: None
Anticipated Hiring Range: $47,000-51,000 dependent upon qualifications. This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs. This position is located on the UVA Grounds in Charlottesville, VA. This is an exempt-level, benefited position; learn more about UVA Benefits. This is an in person position. Application Timeline This position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin after August 31, 2026.
Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0086639. Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website. Please do not submit any applications directly to the Athletics department as only applications submitted through these sites will be considered. Complete an application with the following documents: Resume Cover Letter Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration. Reference Check Process Please note that finalists will be asked to provide a list of professional references. The selected applicant will pass a criminal background check. About UVA and the Community To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA. Contact For questions about the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Academic Recruiter. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
Market context
Virginia football learning specialist roles typically seek professionals who can combine academic advising, teaching, counseling, or student affairs experience with evidence-based learning strategies and collegiate academic processes. Competition may be stronger for candidates who demonstrate both student-athlete support experience and a bachelor’s degree; this role lists $47,000–$51,000 annually, health insurance, and retirement benefits. Before applying, review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original job description to save research time and tailor your materials.
