Health Sciences and Nursing Academic Support Specialist

Trocaire College • Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of the Learning Center, the Health Sciences Academic Support Specialist will provide direct academic support to students enrolled in health science related courses and academic programs. The person in this position will work collaboratively with students, faculty, and learning center staff to identify and implement strategies to strengthen student's understanding of course content in various disciplines including nursing, anatomy and physiology, and basic mathematics. Through the use of course related materials and supplemental technologies, the Health Sciences Academic Support Specialist is responsible for maintaining a supportive learning environment that is considerate of various learning styles.

Requirements

• BSN preferred.
• Knowledge of current nursing theory.
• Knowledge of various teaching/learning strategies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in an educational setting or health science related learning environment.
• Working knowledge of the complete Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to learn and implement new Health Science related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of direct and indirect academic support to students enrolled in nursing and other health science related courses.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring, facilitate small to large group review sessions, and provide online support to students.
• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to develop and strengthen academic support initiatives as needed.
• Ensure that appropriate instructional supplies (models, computer software, etc) are available for student use in the Palisano Learning Center.
• Promote, support, and encourage student participation in available academic support opportunities.
• Work with the Learning Center leadership to maintain accurate data and document student attendance and usage of tutoring services.
• Assess and evaluate student performance and growth.
• Provide end of semester report on student learning outcomes and communicate results to the Director of the Learning Center.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree