Learning Specialist

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah's Burbidge Athletics Academic Center seeks a qualified Learning Specialist to support student-athletes, including those with identified learning disabilities. Working with the academic support team, you will ensure goals meet University of Utah, Conference, and NCAA rules and enhance academic success and retention.

Responsibilities include developing individualized support plans, conducting meetings, coordinating with advisors, and maintaining progress records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalency; one year of directly related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze and make decisions related to program content.
• Strong coordination and organizational skills to prioritize deadlines.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and implement individualized academic support plans for identified student-athletes, including assessment to identify learning needs.
• Conduct one-on-one and/or group academic meetings with assigned caseload, emphasizing teaching strategies and addressing concerns.
• Provide individualized instruction in reading comprehension, writing and study skills.
• Collaborate with advisors on course and major selection based on strengths and goals.
• Collaborate with other Learning Specialists to evaluate and grow Learning Support Services.
• Oversee required study hall for assigned caseload of student-athletes.
• Identify student-athletes with learning needs and assist in obtaining accommodations where permitted.
• Contribute to Athletics Academic Services as an integrated team member.
• Oversee daily completion of academic reports shared with Academic Coordinator and coaches.
• Maintain student-athlete files and data documenting interactions.

Skills

Independent work

Analysis & decision making

Coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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

• 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.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45228B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary

Department: 00327 - Athletics Department

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: DOE

Close Date: 09/01/2026

Open Until Filled

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