Academic Advisor II
Academic Advisor II
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Job Description
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 academicrelated 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 selfdirected 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 studentfacing position with limited administrative duties or expectations. Meets with students 1on1 (with a caseload of approximately 45 per class) to discuss study strategies testtaking 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 datadriven decisionmaking approach to identify student academic needs and to assist students achieve academic potential. Serve on SFESOM and universitywide 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
Bachelors 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Advisor
