Details
Open Date 10/14/2025
Requisition Number PRN43312B
Job Title Graduate Student Coord III
Working Title 'Student Success Advisor
Career Progression Track E
Track Level
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 02306 - Hybrid DPT Pathway
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $62,000-$68,000
Close Date 12/01/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training is home to three degree offerings: a Doctor of Physical Therapy ( DPT ), a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences, and a Master in Athletic Training. The Doctor of Physical Therapy program has three pathways: Salt Lake City residential; St. George residential; and Hybrid, which allows students to earn their degree from anywhere in Utah and across the nation. The Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training is located within the College of Health and is part of the University of Utah Health Sciences Center. The Student Success Advisor supports the coordination and delivery of a comprehensive strategy for supporting students in the DPT Hybrid Pathway. Critical responsibilities for this position include providing individualized academic and personal support to incoming and continuing DPT students; initiating the development of supplemental curriculum and department programming to support student academic and personal success; contributing to ongoing policy development to support the DPT program; initiating early interventions and sending academic standards communication; tracking and documenting challenges students are facing in their academic journey; and collaborating with others to promote the success of students in the Hybrid Pathway.
This position will work a primarily remote schedule. Distance applicants will be considered; travel to campus will be required.
All applicants, please submit a cover letter that includes your experience supporting students through academic difficulties. For questions about the position, emaillisa.hutton@utah.edu.
Priority review for applications submitted by November 4th.
Responsibilities
Assist in case management of ~225 Hybrid Pathway Doctor of Physical Therapy students across three cohort years, providing individualized academic and personal support to ensure student retention and success.
Assist with delivery of Student Success Workshops and other programming to motivate, encourage, mentor, and teach students how to navigate professional health education.
Provide in-person support during Hybrid Lab Immersions; assist with planning and execution of immersion activities
Participate in regular development and interpretation of department policies to ensure compliance with the University's policies and regulatory requirements while ensuring focus on student success.
Advise and support student requests for alternative curricular plans, personal leaves of absence, and program withdrawal and discontinuation. Create and update all related documentation.
Support Academic Standards for Hybrid students. May inform students of probation, changes to degree progress, and leaves of absence and help facilitate academic recovery programming and coaching; will create and update all related documentation.
Collaborate with Admissions to support new student onboarding.
Assist with initial student onboarding to clinical education software Exxat; support initial compliance review.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of U of U student services and policies including but not limited to admissions, registration, financial aid and wellness, basic needs, counseling and wellness, etc.
Help coordinate and plan events including new student Open Houses, information sessions, DPT orientation, and department graduation ceremony.
Ensure all administrative tasks are completed for student records up to student graduation
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
4 years' of related experience.
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Experience working with online learners
Tutoring, academic standards, or other academic support experience
Master's Degree in Education or related field
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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