The Learning Effectiveness Program (LEP) at the University of Denver was founded in 1982 and is an internationally recognized program for neurodiverse learners. LEP is a fee for service program offering access to supports for neurodiverse learners with Specific Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), students on the Autism Spectrum, and/or students who have a history of learning differences.

Our Mission is two-fold: To support and service University of Denver students, and to serve as a resource to the University Community.

Position Summary

The LEP Academic Counselor will provide academic support to a caseload of students by meeting with each student for an hour each week and being available during normal work hours by phone and email. The Academic Counselor will work with the student on areas of student development related to self-awareness, self-advocacy, self-determination, and accountability; as well as assisting the student in navigating the 10-week quarter; connecting with appropriate resources; planning, organization, time management, etc. The Academic Counselor will develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with students assigned to their caseload and as appropriate, with their families. The Academic Counselor will demonstrate a commitment to the principles of Inclusive Excellence through involvement and participation in university/division-wide professional development opportunities.

The academic counselor supports and participates in other LEP functioning such as FLYTE pre-orientation program, Social Skill Building activities, Eye to Eye, etc. as well events and trainings through the SAIE division. The academic counselor attends staff and supervision meetings and professional development opportunities.

This is a part-time, non-benefitted position (not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year) and will work 20 to 25 hours a week from late August – Early June. Part-time, hourly counselors are hired on an as needed basis depending on LEP enrollment.

Essential Functions

Academic Learning – provide academic learning and development strategies to assist an assigned caseload of students with learning disabilities, ADHD, history of learning differences, on the autism spectrum, etc.

Education and Training – Actively engage in professional development at the university, division, and departmental levels. Attend trainings on UDL, executive functioning, time management, organizational skills, working with students with learning differences, learning styles, stress and anxiety management, etc.

Campus Collaboration - Work with faculty and staff educators to create equitable access to learning by sharing strategies and resources on how to work with student with learning disabilities, ADHD, history of learning differences, on the autism spectrum, etc.

Administration - Inspire notes entered within 24 hours; assessment including data collection, surveys, analyzing results and writing for the final report; contract renewal completed; answer emails and voice messages within 24 hours, maintain outlook calendar, track student attendance

Special Projects and Other Duties as Assigned - Attendance at FLYTE , Eye to Eye and the ADDventure Conferences, Prospective Student Visits, teamwork. Support assessment initiatives that promotes program growth with a direct impact on student persistence.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to work one-on-one with students
• Ability to build a trusting and caring relationship with students
• Ability to interact effectively with students’ families
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to collaborate with a team of counseling professionals and university faculty and staff for the benefit of the student
• Ability to keep accurate and thorough notes
• Understand the importance of confidentiality
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, special education, or closely related field
• Experience working with students with learning differences in an educational setting
• Knowledge of the concepts of Universal Design for Learning
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, education, special education, counseling
• Experience working with students in higher education with learning differences
  
  
  

Work Schedule

Part-Time, 20-25 hours a week

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) August 11, 2025.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Hourly Rate

The hourly rate for the position is $25.50.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please Include The Following Documents With Your Application

• Resume
• Cover Letter
  
  
  

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.