Academic Support Specialist

1 month ago


Salt Lake City, United States Westminster University Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description


Westminster University

Academic Support Specialist

15-25 Hours/Week
9 Month Position


Position Summary

The Academic Support Specialist is a student-facing position providing academic support to a caseload of students working with Student Disability Services. Each student has the means to reach their potential through integrated learning opportunities and this role will work collaboratively with academic advising, tutoring, the Writing Center, and other offices on campus to help students with disabilities meet their academic goals. This position will help the individual holding it develop into a more experienced and well-rounded academic support services professional.


Primary Responsibilities

  • Meet individually with students to provide information and guidance in academic-related issues, facilitate student progress, and help them improve their learning development.
  • Manage a caseload of approximately 50-75 students per semester to discuss study strategies, test-taking strategies, and other learning skills to help meet their goals?
  • Consistently work toward developing a strong, foundational understanding of laws that help to inform the need for certain accommodations in the post-secondary environment.
  • Work closely with students registered with Student Disability Services to provide support to help improve their study skills and management of course load.
  • Work closely with the Director of Student Disability Services/Testing Center to help implement accommodations.
  • Maintain an active schedule of regular meetings with students.
  • Provide back-up proctor support to Testing Center as needed.
  • Perform general administrative tasks and contribute to various projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current Westminster Seniors or Graduate Students
  • Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills
  • Understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and experience in the student accommodation process
  • Skills in organization, time management, and data entry and management


Diversity and Inclusion

Promote an Inclusive Westminster through demonstration of the commitments include in the Westminster University Diversity Statement. Participate in developmental activities to increase understanding and awareness of issues related diversity, equity and Inclusion both individually and as related to my filed of work, profession or discipline.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Westminster University is committed to a diversified workforce, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination. To this end, Westminster prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on race or ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, disabilities, genetic information, status as a veteran, or any other category or classification protected by applicable federal, state, or city laws.




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