Learning Specialist

Position Details

Banner Position Number: R10886

Position Title:

Learning Specialist

Classification

Title:

MURC-Other Education Workers Department H.E.L.P.

- RC2360

This position is full‑time with benefits and reports to the Marshall University HELP Program Director.

• Communicate with JCESOM faculty/staff to identify medical students needing individual support.
• Communicate with JCESOM faculty/staff about students needing more in‑depth support via group cohorts.
• Lead one‑on‑one in‑person and/or virtual meetings for identified or self‑referenced JCESOM students. These sessions will facilitate improvement in reading comprehension, reading, speed, note‑taking, test‑taking strategies, organization of time, study skills, memory improvement, coping with expectations of school, improvement of self‑esteem and mindfulness, and any other areas as deemed appropriate.
• Lead in‑person and/or virtual classes for identified or self‑referenced JCESOM students. These classes will facilitate improvement in reading comprehension, reading speed, note‑taking and test‑taking strategies, organization of time, study skills, memory improvement, coping with expectations of school, improvement of self‑esteem and mindfulness, and other areas as deemed appropriate.
• Maintain a schedule to include individual meetings, group cohorts, and administrative time.
• Maintain the relevance and ingenuity of Marshall Medical HELP curricula and strategies.
• Design and revise curricula based on research, student feedback, and other insights, to improve the program.
• Provide agreed‑upon reports/feedback for students who have completed individual sessions and/or group cohorts, including concerns, successes, and recommendations to students and JCESOM faculty/staff.
• Collaborate with HELP Program Director to maintain best practices, review student progress, and assess individual, group, and/or JCESOM faculty/staff needs.
• Provide yearly condensed Medical HELP curricula (focused in study and test‑taking skills) to JCESOM post‑first block.
• Provide yearly training to JCESOM advisors on best practices in assessing student needs and providing basic strategies for success.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of JCESOM expectations of all incoming and enrolled students.
• Represent JCESOM and/or the Marshall Medical HELP Program at university or professional functions, including national conferences and recruitment opportunities, as needed.
• Other duties as needed.

This position will require spending long hours sitting and/or standing while teaching. Use of office equipment and computers over extended periods of time. The job may also require light lifting of supplies and materials from time to time.

MUSOM - Marshall University School of Medicine

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

• Education:
  
  Completion of Master’s Degree
• Experience:
  • Leadership abilities, as well as building and maintaining professional relationships with students, associates, supervisors, and faculty.
  • Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills (both in‑person and virtual).
  • Excellent organizational skills.

• Education:
  
  Completion of Master’s Degree in Education or related field.
• Experience:
  • One year’s experience teaching student learners (preferably from advanced programs).
  • One year working with medical students and/or students in the allied health professions.
  • One year of experience working with students with Specific Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD.

Posting Number: MR0842

Open Date: 01/30/2026

Close Date:
Open Until Filled

Special Instructions Summary

• * Do you have a Masters Degree?
  • Yes
  • No

• Required Documents
  • CV or Resume
• Optional Documents
  • Cover Letter