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Morehouse School Of Medicine Learning Specialist in Atlanta, Georgia
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About MSM
Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.
We exist to:
• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;
• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;
• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;
With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.
At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM !
Posting Number NONAC3368
Job Title Learning Specialist
Position Title Learning Specialist
Position Type Non-Faculty
Number of vacancies 1
Salary Commensurate with experience
Department Office Student Learn and Resource
Position Summary
The Office of Student Learning and Educational Resources ( OSLER ) is recruiting for a Learning
Specialist. The Learning Specialist will work with the OSLER team to provide academic support
and academic skills enrichment to students in all Morehouse School of Medicine degree
programs, including but not limited to support with learning strategies, study skills, time
management, and organizational skills. The Learning Specialist will conduct regular evaluations of student achievement and progress and recommend specific evidence-based assessments, as
needed, to inform the development of individual learning plans ( JLP ). Individual Learning Plans
will focus on identified areas of deficiency and include specific goals and objectives to address
recommended/required skills development. The Learning Specialist will maintain
documentation of ILPs and conduct regular follow-up and assessment of progress towards
meeting goals identified in ILPs. In addition, the Learning Specialist will work with the OSLER
team to provide academic counseling and deliver student workshops related to the
development of effective learning skills, study strategies, time management, and test
preparation. This person will support faculty by offering workshops, training, and assistance to
enable faculty to better meet the needs of all learners. They will also work with the OSLER team
to provide training to faculty on how to better support academically at-risk students. The
Learning Specialist will work collaboratively with the OSLER team to develop and promote
evidence-based strategies to support and enhance student learning. They will keep key OSLER
faculty and staff up to date on the progress of each student. This person will support current
OSLER programs and work with the OSLER team to develop new academic interventions
designed to improve student performance. The Learning Specialist will help develop and
participate in scholarship focused on evaluation of the effectiveness of existing and new
academic support interventions.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Master’s degree in Education, or related field
Experience:
A minimum of four years as a Learning Specialist or similar role in higher, post-graduate, or professional educational environments
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link https://careers.msm.edu/postings/20960
EEO Statement Summary
Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
Job Duties
Description of Job Duty
Work with the OSLER program manager to monitor student performance and maintain up-to-date, detailed electronic files for students utilizing academic support services
Work with students to identify barriers that impact academic performance and develop strategies to overcome those barriers
Work with students to develop individualized learning plans ( ILP ) to develop more effective learning, studying, test-taking, and remediation skills
Review individual student’s performance and work with students on interpretation of assessments, and making necessary adjustments to individual learning plans
Work with the OSLER team to develop and identify student resources and make recommendations for additional academic support services
Develop advising and academic support materials
Work with course directors to be familiar with course content and structure to provide optimal academic support
Connect students to additional campus resources
Develop and deliver student workshops to improve time management, organizational skills, stress management, test taking anxiety
Assist with training for student tutors on best and most effective tutoring practices
Collaborate on training for faculty on learning strategies, study skills, test preparation, and test-taking strategies
Assist students in preparing for licensure examinations using best practices
Support current, and work collaboratively with OSLER team to develop new academic interventions designed to improve student performance and outcomes
Participate in appropriate institutional and external committees and activities to align
OSLER student support services with academic programs and other institutional and external resources
Assist the Office of Student Learning and Educational Resources with key projects/priorities, to include developing and reviewing reports and assisting with office planning
Collaborate with OSLER and academic departments on the writing and publication of scientific papers related to the activities of the office
Perform other related duties as assigned
Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization
Immunization Requirements
It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are required to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID -19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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