Tutor/Assistant Learning Specialist

Tutor/Assistant Learning Specialist

Posting Number

req27661

Department

CATS Academics

Department Website Link

https://arizonawildcats.com/sports/20...

Location

Tucson Campus

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Tutor/Assistant Learning Specialist

Posting Number

req27661

Department

CATS Academics

Department Website Link

https://arizonawildcats.com/sports/20...

Location

Tucson Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona is looking for qualified individuals to join C.A.T.S. Academics. C.A.T.S. Academics provides academic counseling, personal and career development, and learning services to support student athletes, and seeks to hire motivated individuals looking to gain and further develop their skills in the area of academic support services.

The ideal candidate for the Tutor/Assistant Learning Specialist (ALS) should be prepared to work in a fast-paced, demanding, and highly collaborative environment and in this role the selected candidates will gain comprehensive academic support experience from multiple work perspectives, including academic counselors, learning specialists, and coordinators.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide structured support/instruction to academically at-risk student athletes and oversight for a caseload of students. Referring student athletes to campus resources and programs. 
• Assessing individual student academic needs and developing academic support plans. Monitoring academic progress and eligibility. 
• Identifying learning intervention and strategies. Fostering and improving skills and strategies for academic success. 
• Researching and addressing departmental and programmatic areas of need. 
• Collaborating with team members to keep records of student progress and study plans. Operating web-based performance monitoring systems (Teamworks Academics/Retain). Having knowledge and understanding of NCAA compliance rules.
• Additional duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work between 16-19 hours per week.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in athletics, education, or work with high school and college-aged students.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

19.60

Job FTE

.49

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Student Services

Benefits Eligible

No Benefits

Rate of Pay

$18.15 - $22.69

Compensation Type

hourly rate

Grade

4

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level

OC4

Job Family

Student Support

Job Function

Student Services

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

11/23/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Michelle Varela | galambosm@arizona.edu

Open Date

11/13/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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