Learning Specialist

Details Open Date 03/13/2024 Requisition Number PRN37957B Job Title Academic Advisor II Working Title Learning Specialist Job Grade D FLSA Code Professional Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary Business hours; flexible.
Hybrid work arrangements are available.
VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 01475 - Academic Success Program Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $50,000/annually Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Job Summary The Academic Success Program with the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine ( SFESOM ) provides a comprehensive approach to medical student success.
Our staff is committed to supporting University of Utah medical students by providing academic mentoring, tutoring services, workshops, and learning resources.
The Learning Specialist will meet individually with students to provide information and guidance in academic-related issues, facilitate student progress, and help them improve their learning and development.
The Learning Specialist will ensure individual learning goals are met, provide opportunities for self-directed learning and will plan and implement programs that facilitate medical student success.
Our generous University staff benefits package includes but is not limited to: health care and dental plan options, tuition reduction, UTA pass (Bus, TRAX , & FrontRunner), paid holidays, paid leave time, employer and employee paid retirement, and more! Responsibilities This position will be a student-facing position, with limited administrative duties or expectations.
Meets with students 1-on-1 (with a caseload of approximately 45 per class) to discuss study strategies, test-taking strategies, and other learning skills to help them meet their goals.
Develops and presents education programs designed to supplement and enhance academic preparedness.
Will work with the Academic Success Program team to ensure unit goals are achieved with respect to student success through all Phases of the curriculum, and on national board exams.
The incumbent will serve as the liaison to the Center for Disability and Access ( CDA ) and the Office of Equal Opportunity ( OEO ) and manage student referrals to CDA .
Oversees implementation process for student accommodations.
Will assist in the development and implementation of an Individual Academic Success Learning Plan for any student who requires remediation in any given course.
In conjunction with the Academic Success Program team, will review student performance and utilize a data-driven decision-making approach to identify student academic needs and to assist students achieve academic potential.
Serve on SFESOM and university-wide committees aimed at student learning and development.
Approximate breakdown of responsibilities: 50% student meetings; 20% student, faculty, and staff communication; 10% accommodations; and 20% other duties as assigned.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Two years of direct academic advising experience Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences Master’s degree in Education, Educational Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, Ethnic Studies, Psychology, or a related area Strong communication and counseling skills Experience with working with high-achieving students at the college or graduate/professional school level Understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ) and experience in the student accommodations process.
Ability to work as part of a team in determining student needs Commitment to and ability to work with diverse students from underrepresented populations in higher education Experience in standardized test-taking skills, time management, learning skills, and critical thinking Strong understanding of self-directed learning and pedagogical development theories Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”).
Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work).
Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information.
Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions.
Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.
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