Job Details

Senior Learning Specialist

Position Number: 7159110
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Academic Advising

Senior 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 Senior 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 Senior 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.

Responsibilities
Role Specific
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 50 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 Senior Learning Specialist will be responsible for and provide oversight for Phase 1 student remediation, to include, but not limited to, coordination and communication with SFESOM faculty, development and implementation of an Individual Academic Success Learning Plan for any student who requires remediation, student remediation plans, and appropriate student referrals to ASP staff and services. The incumbent will also serve as the liaison to the Promis2U (P2U) pre-matriculation program and manage Academic Success Program services to P2U students. Oversees the hiring, training, and supervision of P2U tutors and mentors. 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. The incumbent will oversee the development and implementation of an "Academic Success Workshop Series" to be offered throughout Phase 1. Serve on SFESOM and university-wide committees aimed at student learning and development, act as the ASP unit Phase 1 student outreach coordinator, and throughout Phase 1 identify and attend weekly learning activities.Approximate breakdown of breakdown of responsibilities: 60% student meetings, student outreach events, and Phase 1 Learning Activities; 20% student, faculty, and staff communication, including staff and committee meetings; 10% P2U; and 10% other duties as assigned.

Performs administrative tasks to support graduate students. Activities include, but not limited to, record-keeping, program of study coordination, scheduling, course-planning, graduation tracking.
Actively participates in campus-based professional development communities, including but not limited to GAPA or other relevant campus-based organizations that directly impact their position. Duties include sub-committee participation.
Collects and disseminates information to students, faculty and departments about changes in degree requirements or University policies and adjusts advising strategies as appropriate.
May participate in search committees for new hires in department, including both staff and faculty roles.
Participates in programming communities for students within their area. Including, but not limited to activities such as overseeing a mentoring program, student organization, etc.
Advises on graduate committee development. May assign course-work for specific program of study.
Provides curriculum feedback at the program level. May submit department curriculum changes to university-wide curriculum tracking.
Power user for University-wide application review platforms. Coordinate and organize admission portfolios for graduate committees.
Participates in recruitment activities for potential graduate student candidates. Processes graduate school applications and coordinates with graduate committees with any interview processes.
Acts in partnership with faculty to coordinate scheduling exams, or defenses. Assists students with developing a working relationship with faculty in the assigned program.
Participates in events management related to graduate programs, graduate student orientation, graduate conferences, and professional development events.
With increased institutional knowledge, acts as a resource for graduate student roles and is a liaison between the department and the Graduate School on campus.

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
Prefered Qualifications
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 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: PRN45002B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: The primary work hours for this position are Monday - Friday, business hours.
Department: 01475 - Academic Success Program
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 45,450 to 55,000
Close Date: 7/10/2026
Open Until Filled:

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