Albert Einstein College of Medicine · 11 hours ago
Learning Specialist
Bronx, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expAlbert Einstein College of Medicine is seeking a Learning Specialist to provide academic coaching and support for MD, MSTP, and PhD students. The role involves conducting learning evaluations, developing personalized academic strategies, and overseeing student accommodation needs while working closely with the Office of Academic Support and Counseling.
Education
Responsibilities
Meeting with students individually as needed to support the OASC Assistant Director in providing learning evaluations and assessments, consultation, coaching, and/or referral to assist in development of academic success strategies and personal well-being
Developing, monitoring, and adjusting individual learning plans for students at-risk for academic difficulty or in academic jeopardy, including development of learning and study skills, critical thinking, self and time management, test-taking and prep strategies, and maintaining an appropriate balance between life and school
Conducting and reporting on learning evaluations and assessments that identify individual learning needs
Supporting student needs related to disability accommodations, including overseeing the annual review of student accommodation attestations and making the relevant updates regarding needed accommodations
Assisting in identifying, training, and supervising Near Peer Support Team members, using student academic performance and faculty input
Developing and delivering workshops and independent learning modules to enhance effective learning techniques based on learning theory and evidence-based strategies
Updating and maintaining databases of records related to monitoring student progress, academic support services needed and provided, and related outcomes
Assisting the OASC Assistant Director in tracking and monitoring students engaged in off-cycle curricular plans, customized schedules, or Leave of Absences (LOA)
Assisting in identifying and tracking outside student academic support and counseling services
Supporting and attending student functions as appropriate (e.g., OASC workshops and panel discussions, orientation, Near Peer Support Team training)
Meeting weekly with the OASC Assistant Director to review progress of students receiving or in need of OASC support
Ongoing supervision of the OASC Administrative Assistant II
Performing other duties as necessary
Qualification
Required
Masters degree with a focus on education, psychology, cognitive and learning skills, basic sciences, or closely related field
Minimum 3 years related experience in academic setting providing intervention strategies to diverse learners in graduate or professional degree programs
Training and experience in utilizing and interpreting psycho-educational test instruments and write up of findings
Excellent advising/counseling skills and strong interpersonal/human relations and collaboration skills
Experience in conducting educational workshops, seminars, and panel discussions for large audiences
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, including oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated conceptual, analytical, organizational, and time management skills
Innovative, empathetic, and proactive solution-oriented approach to sensitive and complex problems, including flexibility in meeting the various needs of students
Knowledge of student and patient privacy regulations (FERPA, HIPAA, etc) and ability to maintain strictest standards regarding confidentiality of all student information
Ability to keep abreast of advances in evidence-based learning theories and practices and integrate them into student academic advising and coaching
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint, Forms) and management of different computer programs and databases
Preferred
Experience in medical and/or graduate education and administration, with demonstrated success in developing and implementing academic support and cognitive/learning skills services for professional students (MD, PhD, MSTP)
Knowledge of best practices in areas related to equal access for students with disabilities in graduate health science education
Experience in medical and/or graduate education with demonstrated success in implementing academic support and cognitive skills services
Experience with standardized examinations (e.g., NBME subject examinations, USMLE Step 1, Step 2 and Step 3)
Experience as an academic counselor, coach, or mentor
Experience teaching at the college and/or graduate level
Knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA of 1990), the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008
Company
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine is a medical school that offers medical degrees and graduate programs in biomedical sciences. It is a sub-organization of Hebron Yeshiva.
1001-5000 employees
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$91.25MKey Investors
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