Job Details

Sr. Learning Specialist

Position Number: 6291222
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Academic Advising

Sr. Learning Specialist

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 Sr. 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 Sr. 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 Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO), and manages 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 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).

2 years' of related 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 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

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN42138B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Business hours; flexible. Hybrid work arrangements available.
Department: 01475 - Academic Success Program
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $55,000/annually
Close Date: 8/9/2025
Open Until Filled:

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