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Touro University New York is hiring a Graduate Learning Specialist to enhance educational outcomes for graduate and medical students at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. The role involves collaborating with faculty and students to support academic success, developing teaching best practices, and coordinating tutoring and exam preparation strategies.

Highlights

Identify academically struggling students and develop strategies for academic success.
Collaborate with faculty, administration, and social workers to address student challenges.
Assist in developing teaching best practices and provide student workshops on study and time management.
Coordinate use of student tutors to support learning outcomes and prepare students for medical licensing exams.
Master’s degree in education, counseling, educational psychology, or related field required; PhD preferred.
Experience teaching graduate or professional students and managing tutoring programs.
Familiarity with medical school curricula and NBOME exams preferred.
Knowledge of learning disabilities, ADA accommodations, and FERPA regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Salary range: $63,666 to $79,584 per year.

Graduate Learning Specialist Full Description

Overview:

The Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM) employs a full-time Learning Specialist at each campus, Harlem, Middletown and Great Falls Montana. The broad focus of the Learning Specialist will be to work with faculty and students in order to maximize educational outcomes for our enrolled graduate and medical students. Responsibilities:

Work with the faculty and administration to identify academically struggling students of the TouroCOM Middletown Campus, DO and MS programs, and to help these students develop and implement strategies which lead to academic success.
Synergize with the efforts of the campus Social Worker to address problems such as exam and performance anxiety.
Assist TouroCOM faculty in the development of best practices in teaching, academic advisement, and learning support.
Provide workshops to students on developing effective study, learning and time management strategies.
Assist students with the development and implementation of strategies for preparing for medical licensing exams.
Maximize and help coordinate the use of student tutors to support learning outcomes.
Collaborate with Graduate Learning Specialists across all TouroCOM campuses to identify and implement optimal approaches and programming to support the academic and professional success of TouroCOM DO and MS students.

Qualifications:
Education/Experience

Master of Science required.
Doctor of Philosophy preferred.
Masters degree in education, Counseling, Educational Psychology, or related field required
Doctorate Degree preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Demonstrated proficiency in communication (written and verbal) required
Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty and colleagues required
Knowledge of learning theories and adult developmental theories.
Demonstrated experience in teaching in a university setting, working with graduate and/or professional students, & managing a tutoring program.
Preference will be given to candidates with familiarity with medical school curricula and standardized exams of the type given by the NBOME.
The ideal candidate will also possess knowledge of learning disabilities and provisions of reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Enthusiasm for learning and achievement
Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast paced environment
Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products
Conceptual, analytical and organizational skills
Innovative and solution-oriented approach
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative and productive relationships with various constituency groups
Familiarity with FERPA and applicable laws and regulations regarding student record, confidentiality, and student's rights and responsibilities.
Experience with and enthusiasm for working with a diverse student, staff and faculty population within a university setting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, & Outlook

Travel

Work takes place in the Administrative Offices.

Physical Demands

Extensive use of computers
Excessive sitting and standing
Ability to lift 5 lbs

Maximum Salary: USD $79,584.00/Yr. Minimum Salary: USD $63,666.00/Yr.

Original Job Description

Overview:

Work with the faculty and administration to identify academically struggling students of the TouroCOM Middletown Campus, DO and MS programs, and to help these students develop and implement strategies which lead to academic success.
Synergize with the efforts of the campus Social Worker to address problems such as exam and performance anxiety.
Assist TouroCOM faculty in the development of best practices in teaching, academic advisement, and learning support.
Provide workshops to students on developing effective study, learning and time management strategies.
Assist students with the development and implementation of strategies for preparing for medical licensing exams.
Maximize and help coordinate the use of student tutors to support learning outcomes.
Collaborate with Graduate Learning Specialists across all TouroCOM campuses to identify and implement optimal approaches and programming to support the academic and professional success of TouroCOM DO and MS students.

Qualifications:
Education/Experience

Master of Science required.
Doctor of Philosophy preferred.
Masters degree in education, Counseling, Educational Psychology, or related field required
Doctorate Degree preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Demonstrated proficiency in communication (written and verbal) required
Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty and colleagues required
Knowledge of learning theories and adult developmental theories.
Demonstrated experience in teaching in a university setting, working with graduate and/or professional students, & managing a tutoring program.
Preference will be given to candidates with familiarity with medical school curricula and standardized exams of the type given by the NBOME.
The ideal candidate will also possess knowledge of learning disabilities and provisions of reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Enthusiasm for learning and achievement
Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast paced environment
Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products
Conceptual, analytical and organizational skills
Innovative and solution-oriented approach
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative and productive relationships with various constituency groups
Familiarity with FERPA and applicable laws and regulations regarding student record, confidentiality, and student's rights and responsibilities.
Experience with and enthusiasm for working with a diverse student, staff and faculty population within a university setting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, & Outlook

Travel

Work takes place in the Administrative Offices.

Physical Demands

Extensive use of computers
Excessive sitting and standing
Ability to lift 5 lbs

Maximum Salary: USD $79,584.00/Yr. Minimum Salary: USD $63,666.00/Yr.

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