Tutor/Assistant Learning Specialist

Posting Number

req25186

Department

CATS Academics

Department Website Link

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. 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.

Assistant Learning Specialists (ALS) should be prepared to work in a fast-paced, demanding, and highly collaborative environment, and will complete their time in C.A.T.S. having gained comprehensive academic support experience from multiple work perspectives, including academic counselors, learning specialists, and coordinators.

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

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.
• 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.
• Researching and addressing departmental and programmatic areas of need. Additional duties as assigned.
• 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 and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Required to work evenings and/or weekends, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

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

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

16 - 19.60

Job FTE

.40 - .49

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Student Services

Benefits Eligible

No Benefits

Rate of Pay

$18.15 - $22.69

Compensation Type

hourly rate

Grade

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

Target Hire Date

3/30/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Michelle Varela, Assistant Director, Student Support Operations, ***email_hidden***

Open Date

2/18/2026

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 Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics 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 [email protected].