TRIO Student Support Services Academic Advisor / Learning Specialist

Provides and coordinates academic and personal advising for Student Support Services (SSS) students within the University's TRIO Grant program. This includes planning and implementing student activities, arranging for students to receive appropriate support services such as study skills, time management, test taking strategies, etc. for the purpose of promoting academic success and retention among the students.

• Provide and coordinate academic and personal advising for SSS students.
• Monitor student performance and assist SSS staff with Student Education Plans (SEPs) and Student Graduation Plans (SGPs) to ensure that student contracts are met; track student contracts.
• Interview and assess the needs of potential SSS project participants.
• Assist students with financial aid information and maintain referral information for project participants.
• Create and teach study skills curriculum for SSS students and provide appropriate support services, including but not limited to coaching in the following areas: study skills, time management, test taking strategies, financial literacy, etc.
• Teach other courses and curriculum associated with the SSS program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Two years' related experience (secondary, post-secondary, or higher education) required, as well as experience in working with members of underrepresented populations as exemplified by project participants.
• A personal background in overcoming barriers similar to those confronted by TRIO students (e.g., low income, first generation, students with disabilities, etc.) preferred.
• Experience in developing Student Education Plans (SEPs) and must have knowledge of learning theories.
• Experience with educational opportunities and student financial aid.
• Knowledge of academic testing, learning systems and academic support services; familiarity with retention strategies.
• Respect for all individuals and a positive attitude towards capacity of disadvantaged youth to success in post-secondary education.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time overtime-exempt staff position. Annual salary of $44,000 for a Bachelor's degree-qualified applicant and $47,000 for a Master's degree-qualified applicant. Desired start date of September 2024. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins August 9, 2024. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University's non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Larimore - titleix@utahtech.edu, 435-652-7731.

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.