Academic Counselor, Learning Effectiveness Program

At the University of Denver Student Affairs is at the heart of the student journeyempowering every student to thrive academically personally and professionally. Rooted in DUs signature 4D Experience our division is committed to fostering holistic development through four dimensions: deepen intellect develop wellbeing discover character and design careers and lives of purpose.
Our work reaches far beyond the classroom. Through dynamic high-impact programs services and experiences offered at both the Denver Campus and the Kennedy Mountain Campus we foster inclusive communities promote health and wellness cultivate exploration engagement and leadership and develop a deep sense of belonging. We are committed to creating a high-touch environment where students and participants connect meaningfully grow confidently and thrive personally and collectively.
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• Current DU Students & Families
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Together we are shaping a vibrant supportive and dynamic campus culture where every student and participant can discover their potential and make a meaningful impact.

The Student Affairs division includes the following units:

• 4D Experience
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• Office of the Dean of Students

The Learning Effectiveness Program (LEP) at the University of Denver was founded in 1982 and is an internationally recognized program for neurodiverse learners. LEP is a fee for service program offering access to supports for neurodiverse learners with Specific Learning Disabilities Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) students on the Autism Spectrum and/or students who have a history of learning differences.

The mission of the LEP is to support learning and neurodiversity by providing students opportunities and resources for personal growth academic skill building and connection.

Position Summary

The LEP Academic Counselor will provide academic support to a caseload of students by meeting with each student for an hour each week and being available during normal work hours by phone and email. The Academic Counselor will work with the student on areas of student development related to self-awareness self-advocacy self-determination and accountability; as well as assisting the student in navigating the 10-week quarter; connecting with the appropriate resources; planning organization time management etc. The Academic Counselor will develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with students assigned to their caseload and as appropriate with their families. The Academic Counselor will demonstrate a commitment to the principles of Inclusive Excellence through involvement and participation in university/division-wide projects and initiatives and demonstrate a desire to continue to learn and grow by taking advantage of professional development opportunities.

The academic counselor supports and participates in other LEP functions such as FLYTE pre-orientation program Social Skill Building activities Eye to Eye etc. as well events and trainings through the CLIE division. The academic counselor attends staff and supervision meetings and professional development opportunities.

This is a fractional exempt benefitted position and will work 7.5 hours per day for 1465.75 hours or 195.75 days from late August Early June. The calendar is set by the LEP Administrative team.

Essential Functions

Academic Learning provide academic learning and development strategies to assist an assigned caseload of students with learning disabilities ADHD history of learning differences on the autism spectrum etc.

Education and Training Actively engage in professional development at the university division and departmental levels. Attend trainings on UDL executive functioning time management organizational skills working with students with learning differences learning styles stress and anxiety management etc.

Campus Collaboration - Work with faculty and staff educators to create equitable access to learning by sharing strategies and resources on how to work with student with learning disabilities ADHD history of learning differences on the autism spectrum etc.

Administration - Inspire notes entered within 24 hours; assessment including data collection surveys analyzing results and writing for the final report; contract renewal completed; answer emails and voice messages within 24 hours maintain outlook calendar track student attendance

Special Projects and Other Duties as Assigned - Attendance at FLYTE Eye to Eye and the ADDventure Conferences Prospective Student Visits teamwork. Support assessment initiatives that promote program growth with a direct impact on student persistence.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work one-on-one with students
• Ability to build a trusting and caring relationship with students
• Ability to interact effectively with students families
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to collaborate with a team of counseling professionals and university faculty and staff for the benefit of the student
• Ability to keep accurate and thorough notes
• Understand the importance of confidentiality

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in psychology special education or closely related field
• Experience working with students with learning differences in an educational setting
• Knowledge of the concepts of Universal Design for Learning

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in psychology education special education counseling
• Experience working with students in higher education with learning differences

Working Environment

This position requires employees to work onsite 8:00am-4:30pm with occasional evening weekends and holiday shifts. (Schedules vary by department and position.) Staff are expected to support student Hallmark Tradition and other program events throughout the year. The University of Denver and Student Affairs recognize the utilization of flexible work arrangements where these arrangements are operationally appropriate and supervisor approved.

Working Environment is a standard office environment unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Work Schedule
This position requires employees to work onsite 8:00am-4:30pm with occasional evening weekends and holiday shifts. (Schedules vary by department and position.) Staff are expected to support student Hallmark Tradition and other program events throughout the year. The University of Denver and Student Affairs recognize the utilization of flexible work arrangements where these arrangements are operationally appropriate and supervisor approved.

Application Deadline
For consideration please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) January 27 2026.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 8.

Salary Rate:
The salary rate for this position is $43338.38

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits including medical dental retirement paid time off tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family or parental status pregnancy or related conditions national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national origin ancestry age religion creed disability sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family and parental status pregnancy genetic information military enlistment or veteran status and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal state or local law regulation or ordinance in any of the Universitys educational programs and activities and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers Rights (POWR) Act; and any other federal state and local laws regulations or ordinances that prohibit discrimination harassment and/or retaliation. For more information please see the University of Denvers NonDiscriminationStatement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.