Educational Learning Specialist

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Position Description

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine

Job Title: Educational Learning Specialist

Schedule: Full-time Exempt

Location: On-Site in Provo, Utah

Pay: Salary DOE; Full Benefits Available

JOB SUMMARY

The Educational Learning Specialist will support students during their pre-clinical education at Noorda-COM. The Educational Learning Specialist will assist students in achieving their goals by promoting self-understanding, incorporating effective study strategies, and overcoming barriers to academic success. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in medical education and adult learning theory and have a passion for developing innovative learning solutions that enhance the education and training of future physicians.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide advisement to students during their preclinical years (OMSI and OMSII) as related to academic success.
• Teach students about academic self-awareness and understanding of individual learning preferences.
• Counsel students in utilizing optimal academic skills to meet the rigors of medical education including study skills, test taking strategies, time management, note taking, strategic learning techniques and more.
• Meet with students who have failed coursework or specific exams to diagnose academic issues and develop individualized strategies and resources for each student.
• Help to identify, support, and refer students who are academically underprepared.
• Refer students to appropriate COM personnel for mental health support, accommodations, etc.
• Maintain confidential advising records following FERPA guidelines, track student progress and performance, record appointment session details and follow-up goals, spreadsheets, tracking documents, and monthly reports.
• Ensure the quality, integrity, and defined standards for student academic success.
• Maintain a current working knowledge of various adult learning theories and student support approaches.
• Development of proactive education, academic support programming, and posting of materials that are beneficial to medical students.
• Assist with the development and implementation of components of the pre-matriculation course and subsequent academic success workshops to include instruction on time management, test taking, critical thinking, memory and concentration, study skills, and learning strategies.
• Work effectively as a team member within Academic Success and build and maintain a collaborative climate within the department.
• Actively engage in the advancement of Academic Success as it relates to Academic Affairs
• Build collaborative partnerships across the COM.
• Serve on various committees and teams within the COM as assigned.
• Attend meetings, contribute to discussions, and share information related to student academic progress when requested.
• Remain knowledgeable of and maintain compliance with all institutional policies and procedures as outlined in the Noorda-COM employee handbook.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Assist the Lead Educational Learning Specialist with all tasks related to pods.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Certification

• Master's degree in related field (education, psychology, social work, etc.).

Experience

• Experience in a medical school is preferred, but allied health or undergraduate experience will be considered.
• Demonstration of effective and consistent academic learning advising and mentoring of students.
• Demonstrated high-level organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience with at-risk student populations.
• Prior experience advising students in a healthcare profession.
• Completed coursework related to psychology of learning or learning theory in higher education.
• Education background with knowledge of and experience working with learning disabilities and accommodations.

Skills & Abilities

• Highly professional with honest, genuine, and direct communication style.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional maturity with the essential ability to demonstrate tact, discretion and job diplomacy.
• Proven track record of quality, integrity, and trustworthiness.
• Knowledge of higher education systems and advisement of students.
• Ability to interact with individuals from diverse social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.

Must be

• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Self-confident, strong leader, skilled decision-maker with ability to lead by influence and effectively communicate with various constituencies across the college.
• Exceptional at written, oral presentation, and listening skills.
• Able to work independently yet is an effective participant in cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated, self-disciplined, have a strong work ethic and capable of establishing priorities in an executive setting.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities and effectively handle frequent interruptions.
• Innovative, resourceful, detailed oriented, with excellent follow through skills.
• Capable of balancing multiple projects in stressful situations while meeting deadlines, achieving desired results, and maintaining positive relations while understanding the importance of confidentiality of data and information.
• Able to produce professional correspondence, documents, data reports, and presentations.
• Have the skills to solve various situations that may arise with students.
• Public speaking ability, both to large and small groups.

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals in any phase of the application or employment phase on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including medical characteristics, marital status, veteran status, economic status, genetic identification, political belief, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for fostering creativity and achieving our organizational goals. The College adheres to all relevant government statutes, and state and federal laws.