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Job Description
Learning Specialist University of Utah Health - 4.1 Salt Lake City, UT Job Details Full-time 16 hours ago Benefits Retirement plan Qualifications NCAA standards Student resource provision Student caseload management Working with individuals with disabilities Student report writing Caseload management Student record keeping Study skills training for test preparation Filing Student disability services management Mid-level English reading comprehension training Individualized instructions Bachelor's degree Data management Collaboration with other professionals for student support Working with students NCAA rules Organizational skills 1 year One-on-one instruction Disability services Student needs assessment Communication skills Teaching Student academic progress tracking Full Job Description Details Open Date 06/01/2026 Requisition Number
PRN45228B
Job Title Coordinator, Administrative Program Working Title Learning Specialist Career Progression Track D Track Level FLSA Code Administrative Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area President Department 00327 - Athletics Department Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range DOE Close Date 09/01/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary The Burbidge Athletics Academic Center, a department within Intercollegiate Athletics, is seeking a qualified Learning Specialist to support student-athletes. In collaboration with the academic support team and fellow Learning Specialists, this position specializes in working with identified student-athletes, including student-athletes with identified learning disabilities. Candidates for the position will ensure that goals and objectives are met with strict adherence to University of Utah, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. The Learning Specialist position will be charged with enhancing the academic success and retention of student-athletes at the University of Utah. Candidates will be considered for the position pending qualifications. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Responsibilities The following are the major/essential functions and duties of the Learning Specialist position: Develop, coordinate and implement individualized academic support plans for identified student-athletes, including the assessment and evaluation of individual student-athletes to identify learning needs and additional academic support; Conduct one-on-one and/or group academic meetings with assigned caseload of student-athletes, emphasizing teaching and learning strategies while addressing academic concerns as needed; Provide individualized instruction in areas requiring academic enhancement and development (i.e. reading comprehension, writing, study skills); Collaborate with advisors on course and major selection based on strengths, weaknesses, and identified goals; Collaborate with other Learning Specialists on a weekly basis to continually evaluate and grow Learning Support Services for all student-athletes; Oversee required study hall for assigned caseload of student-athletes; Work in conjunction with the Director of Psychology & Wellness as well as members of the Center for Disability & Access to identify student-athletes with learning needs while assisting in the process of obtaining accommodations where permitted; Work as an integral team member of a progressive Athletics Academic Services team to provide industry leading and coordinated support services for all student-athletes; Oversee the daily completion of academic reports for student-athletes to be shared with the Academic Coordinator, and coaches detailing daily academic progress; Maintain student-athlete files and records while collecting necessary data and documenting interactions with student-athletes; When required, meet with prospects and parents during on-campus recruiting visits to discuss and review the philosophy of athletics academic support services; Utilize a variety of programming to assist in daily job duties (i.e. TeamWorks, GradesFirst, Box, Civitas, etc); This job description is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for successful applicants.
DISCLAIMER
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. Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously:
Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously:
Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often:
Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom:
Bending, reaching overhead. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus one year of directly related experience Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze and make decisions related to program content. Strong coordination and organizational skills required to prioritize conflicting deadlines. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. Preferences Preference may be given to applicants with experience in Athletic Academic Support or a graduate degree in Counseling, Education, or a related field of study. 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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. 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. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page . Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.
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//publicsafety.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. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
