Learning Specialist

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing direct support and creating learning support services and resources for all DUCOM students. Support is provided in the areas of adult learning remediation academic enhancement time management knowledge organization and test-taking skills to help students become independent learners.

Essential Functions

• Provide individual supportive counseling to medical students. Develop expertise in working with at risk medical students.
• Create deliver and assess a robust program of small group discussions and workshops on a variety of study topics that address students needs including but not limited to: the transition to medical school time management note-taking study cycle and motivation.
• Meet with students individually and in small groups to consult on learning strategies and study schedules.
• Assess students having academic difficulty and develop plans for intervention.
• Manage and monitor the tracking process of year 1st -3rd students who experience academic difficulty.
• Develop implement and provide oversight of hard copy and electronic resources such as study templates and resource lists to be available to students on campus and on Canvas.
• Manage advance and further develop the Academic Resource webpages to provide students with relevant accurate current and robust resources and information.
• Maintain and update resources and content on an ongoing basis
• Monitor and review relevant external websites listservs and communications to identify relevant updates changes and/or new information programs resources opportunities etc.
• Maintain and update resources and content on an ongoing basis.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Masters Degree in orthe equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
• Minimum of 2 years of applicable experience
• Excellent judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity inclusion and equity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students tutors course directors other
  departmental faculty and staff.
• Ability to identify students who need a referral to mental health or other health care professionals.
• Detail-oriented and possess excellent time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience facilitating small and large group workshops
• Familiarity with high-stakes objective testing and/or the medical school environment.

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing walking

Location

• University City - Philadelphia PA

Additional Information
This position is classified as Exempt grade J. Compensation for this grade ranges from$52360 to$ 78530 per year. Please note that the offered rate for thisposition will vary based on thesuccessful candidates qualifications and experience department budget and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and CompensationGuidelines & Policies for more details on Drexels compensation information about benefits please review Drexels Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.