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OCOM is hiring a Learning Specialist to provide academic support and coaching to medical students, develop individualized study plans, and implement programs to enhance student retention and success. The role involves collaborating with faculty, managing tutoring programs, and facilitating access to additional support services to help students achieve their full academic potential.

Highlights

Direct day-to-day operations of the OCOM Office of Student Support
Develop and oversee academic support programs targeting students with academic challenges
Create and manage OCOM’s peer tutor program and measure its effectiveness
Collaborate with academic advisors, faculty, and course directors to improve student outcomes
Conduct seminars and workshops on learning skills and test-taking
Ensure compliance with FERPA and accreditation-related functions
Master's degree with 5+ years in a student learning role or Bachelor's with 10+ years; experience at a medical college preferred
Proficient with Apple Mac computers and Google Workspace tools
Supports a diverse student population and works with internal and external referral networks
Benefits include health care plans, retirement plans, life insurance, paid time off, disability coverage, and professional development opportunities

Learning Specialist Full Description

SUMMARY:

The Learning Specialist is responsible for providing advice, and support in the areas of adult learning, remediation, academic enhancement, time management, knowledge organization, and test-taking for medical students. The Learning Specialist meets frequently with students, both for one-on-one coaching sessions and developing individualized study plans, as well as group informational presentations. The Learning Specialist develops individual student study plans, designs, and implements academic support programs to promote student retention and success. The Learning Specialist will provide support to all student members of the OCOM learning community and guide students towards reaching their full academic potential. The Learning Specialist collaborates with faculty to implement strategies and services to support diverse learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directs the day-to-day operations of the OCOM Office of Student Support.
Supports the OCOM-approved policies and ensures that they are adhered to.
Creates, implements, and oversees integrated plans comprising targeted programs and services designed to provide individualized structured assistance for students with academic challenges. The plans are proactive, sustained, and implemented to enhance student success and develop independent, self-motivated learners.
Creates, implements, and oversees data-driven programs and services to meet the unique needs of the most academically challenged students with the goal of increasing retention and graduation.
Create, manage, and implement OCOM’s peer tutor program.
Measure the efficiency of the tutoring program.
Works collaboratively with Academic Advisors to monitor student progress and provide interventional support.
Schedule and monitor the use of academic services and resources including tutoring, and suggestions of data-driven interventions.
Works with faculty and course directors for best practices to improve student outcomes.
Seeks out and maintains referral networks for academic support services.
Facilitates the referral process for students in need of additional support services, both on and off campus, including mental health counseling, financial aid, career advising, and medical care.
Conducts seminars and workshops for medical students to improve learning skills and test-taking abilities.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, college, and other outside agency rules and regulations.
Ensures confidentiality of student records in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Assists in accreditation functions, including document creation, data collection, data entry, education of staff on accreditation, and other accreditation-related functions.
Explore professional development opportunities to stay informed about current trends and best practices to support medical students in their learning.
Performs other related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree and a minimum of 5 years (or Bachelor and 10 years) of full-time experience in a student learning role
Previous experience as a Learning Specialist at an Osteopathic or Allopathic Medical College is preferred.
A team player who values cooperation, mutual support, and team cohesion
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must be local to the Central Florida area

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Strong oral and written communication
Exceptional interpersonal skills in order to work well with faculty, staff, students, administration, and the public
Excellent management skills
Maintains confidentiality
Strong attention to detail
Respond calmly and appropriately in emotional situations
Listen and communicate in a positive manner
Collaborate and interact with healthcare professionals
Organize, direct, and prioritize work appropriately
Exercise independent judgments in complex and new situations
Manage multiple concurrent projects and still meet strict deadlines
Manage time well and work under stressful conditions
Excellent public speaking skills
Relate well with a diverse student population and other constituencies
Ability to work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people
Demonstrate tact, courtesy, and discretion in dealing with faculty, staff, students, administration, and the public
Maintain a high energy level and enthusiasm for OCOM
Proficient in using Apple Mac computers and Google Workspace tools.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Professional development - continuing education opportunities to support your career growth.
A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Original Job Description

SUMMARY:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directs the day-to-day operations of the OCOM Office of Student Support.
Supports the OCOM-approved policies and ensures that they are adhered to.
Creates, implements, and oversees integrated plans comprising targeted programs and services designed to provide individualized structured assistance for students with academic challenges. The plans are proactive, sustained, and implemented to enhance student success and develop independent, self-motivated learners.
Creates, implements, and oversees data-driven programs and services to meet the unique needs of the most academically challenged students with the goal of increasing retention and graduation.
Create, manage, and implement OCOM’s peer tutor program.
Measure the efficiency of the tutoring program.
Works collaboratively with Academic Advisors to monitor student progress and provide interventional support.
Schedule and monitor the use of academic services and resources including tutoring, and suggestions of data-driven interventions.
Works with faculty and course directors for best practices to improve student outcomes.
Seeks out and maintains referral networks for academic support services.
Facilitates the referral process for students in need of additional support services, both on and off campus, including mental health counseling, financial aid, career advising, and medical care.
Conducts seminars and workshops for medical students to improve learning skills and test-taking abilities.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, college, and other outside agency rules and regulations.
Ensures confidentiality of student records in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Assists in accreditation functions, including document creation, data collection, data entry, education of staff on accreditation, and other accreditation-related functions.
Explore professional development opportunities to stay informed about current trends and best practices to support medical students in their learning.
Performs other related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree and a minimum of 5 years (or Bachelor and 10 years) of full-time experience in a student learning role
Previous experience as a Learning Specialist at an Osteopathic or Allopathic Medical College is preferred.
A team player who values cooperation, mutual support, and team cohesion
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must be local to the Central Florida area

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Strong oral and written communication
Exceptional interpersonal skills in order to work well with faculty, staff, students, administration, and the public
Excellent management skills
Maintains confidentiality
Strong attention to detail
Respond calmly and appropriately in emotional situations
Listen and communicate in a positive manner
Collaborate and interact with healthcare professionals
Organize, direct, and prioritize work appropriately
Exercise independent judgments in complex and new situations
Manage multiple concurrent projects and still meet strict deadlines
Manage time well and work under stressful conditions
Excellent public speaking skills
Relate well with a diverse student population and other constituencies
Ability to work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people
Demonstrate tact, courtesy, and discretion in dealing with faculty, staff, students, administration, and the public
Maintain a high energy level and enthusiasm for OCOM
Proficient in using Apple Mac computers and Google Workspace tools.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Professional development - continuing education opportunities to support your career growth.
A supportive and collaborative work environment.

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