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Academic Advisor II
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Open Date | 03/13/2024 |
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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 |
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. |
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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. 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. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. |
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