Learning Specialist

Arizona State University•Phoenix, AZ

3d•$54,600 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The medical education learning specialist supports the academic success, professional development, and wellbeing of medical-engineering students by providing academic advising and learning support to all students. This will be accomplished by various means including providing group sessions on the science of learning, study skills, test taking skills, time management, and more. They will also assist students in developing skills to become master adaptive learners. They are expected to provide one-on-one academic coaching and will meet with each student at least 1x per semester. They serve as accountability partner and main point of contact for students for those on academic remediation plans. The learning specialist will also collaborate with faculty and administrators to design and deliver evidence- based academic support programming. This position requires an experienced professional with a background in health professions education, learning sciences, or related fields, who can integrate educational theory with the unique demands of the combined medical and engineering curricula at Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Background in health professions education, learning sciences, or related fields
Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions
Handle confidential and sensitive information responsibly
Refer students to other internal and external resources as appropriate
Excellent organizational skills, including problem solving and self-initiative
Experience using data-driven approaches to assess and improve learning outcomes

Nice To Haves

Doctorate in education, learning sciences or related field
Prior experience working with medical students or graduate STEM students
Familiarity with USMLE exam formats
Experience developing academic support programs or workshops
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience providing academic support, educational development, or learning strategy instruction in a higher education or health professions setting
Demonstrated understanding of the learning demands of medical and engineering students

Responsibilities

Assess student learning needs and develop individualized learning and remediation plans
Provide individualized academic coaching and learning strategy support
Support students with time management, study skills, test- taking strategies (including NBME style and technical exams), increasing efficacy, and stress management
Promote culture of continuous improvement
Design, develop, and implement workshops, learning modules and resources that promote effective study habits and lifelong learning skills
Create workshops for USMLE Step 1, Step 2 and Shelf exam preparation
Provide expertise in educational technology and learning assessment to enhance student engagement and success
Stay up to date with external resources to ensure students are using them to their fullest potential
Participate in curriculum committees, student progress meetings, and academic support planning initiatives
Develop peer tutoring program
Analyze academic performance data to identify trends, risk factors, and opportunities for targeted interventions and learning strategies
Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives within Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering
Prepare reports on student support outcomes and program effectiveness
Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts
Initiate confidential correspondence on behalf of the project
Work both independently and within a complex structured team
Able to exercise judgment within generally defined practices & policies to determine appropriate action
Use office equipment
Schedule appointments and maintain calendar for project
Other duties as assigned