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Posted: 28-Jul-25

Location: Minneapolis , Minnesota

Type: Full-time

Salary: $25,000

Categories:

Operations Operations - Academic Support

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Salary Details:

This is a salaried internship position to be paid $25,000 annually with an approximate start date of August 25th, 2025. This position is intended to give full-time, hands-on experience and to prepare the individual for a full-time position working in student-athlete academics at the collegiate level.

Preferred Education:

Masters The Lindahl Academic Center is a student-athlete focused environment dedicated to guiding student-athletes to graduation, building positive relationships, and enhancing their overall experience. We strive to serve the University and our constituents with integrity and professionalism. Individuals interested in this position will have the opportunity to work in a highly competitive program, participate in job-specific training, and gain full-time experience and a variety of skills within the student-athlete academic sector.

We are currently looking to fill the following position within the department: Assistant Learning Specialist for Football

Required Education and Qualifications: Master’s degree or pursuing a master’s degree in education, sport management, counseling, or a related field. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and problem solve. Must successfully pass a mandatory criminal background check. Flexible hours, with some night and weekend work.

Preferred Education and Qualifications: This position requires the ability to accomplish tasks, a desire to work in academic support for student-athletes, with minimal supervision, excellent listening, written, and verbal skills.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Meet with assigned students weekly assisting with academic progress monitoring and planning. Serve as a learning assistant in one-on-one or group settings and provide organizational and learning strategy objectives. Develop daily, weekly, and monthly goals and timelines with individual student-athletes. Create and monitor weekly objective sheets for students in consultation with academic advisors and learning specialists. Assure student-athletes with documented learning disabilities are properly utilizing their accommodations. Assist advisors and learning specialists in daily tasks. Examples include: Compiling reports (study hall, grades, class schedules, attendance, etc.), Recruiting, Monitoring daily and/or evening study halls, University and Academic Center orientation, Participate in training focusing on academic advising and learning specialist curriculums, Additional duties as assigned.

This is a salaried internship position to be paid $25,000 annually with an approximate start date of August 25th, 2025. This position is intended to give full-time, hands-on experience and to prepare the individual for a full-time position working in student-athlete academics at the collegiate level.

To apply send a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references in one PDF to: Andrea Bretl, Lindahl Academic Center Assistant Director- abretl@umn.edu

The review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About Lindahl Academic Center Since its beginning in 1983, the Lindahl Academic Center for Intercollegiate Athletics has expanded to provide individualized attention for student-athletes. The Lindahl Academic Center's goal is to foster the development of student-athletes as they balance academics with athletics while pursuing a baccalaureate degree and to promote a partnership between the academic and athletic missions of the ­University of Minnesota. Within an environment that values integrity and respect, the Lindahl Academic Center strives to: - conduct the affairs of the academic center in a manner consistent with the highest of ethical standards. - provide a comprehensive support program that fosters academic success and develops leadership within a diverse group of student-athletes. - emphasize the primacy of student-athletes’ academic responsibilities. - encourage participation in University programming to maximize student-athletes’ collegiate experiences. - celebrate the academic achievements of University of Minnesota student-athletes. Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Minnesota is an enterprise with many constituents in the university community, the Twin Cities area, and the... entire state of Minnesota. We are committed to cooperation and communication with those vested in the overall success of the students participating in the University’s Intercollegiate Athletics program. Fulfillment of our mission and the integrity of our work depend upon strong, supportive relationships with university faculty and the athletic department. The Lindahl Academic Center is committed to helping student-athletes become independent and self-reliant learners. We want student-athletes to: - develop and maintain a high level of ­motivation and self-discipline; - set appropriate academic goals; - plan and use time efficiently; - improve learning skills; and - earn a baccalaureate degree from the ­University of Minnesota in an area of interest. We have developed a comprehensive academic support program and have outstanding facilities to provide student-athletes with many opportunities for personal growth. Show more Show less Connections working at Lindahl Academic Center https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/21536337/assistant-learning-specialist-for-football Return to Search Results