Medical Education Learning Specialist

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The objective of this position is to research, design, and integrate evidence‑based applications of artificial intelligence (AI) into learning support services and educational practices. Working collaboratively with the Department of the Vice Dean of Medical Education, including Student Affairs, Assessment, and Curriculum Offices and the Director of AI in Medical Education, this role focuses on developing tools, resources, and models that enhance learning strategies across the medical education continuum.

Additionally, this position designs and facilitates workshops that focus on enhancing learning and study skills, easing the transition to medical school, navigating challenging learning environments, working as effective Near‑Peer Tutors, and other activities aimed at supporting students' development as medical learners. By aligning with the School of Medicine's mission of excellence in medical education and promoting students' learning and professional success, this position plays a vital role in advancing the institution's goals.

• Research, evaluate, and recommend AI tools & applications that support active learning, effective study plans, tutoring models, and clinical reasoning skill development. Design, pilot, and refine AI‑supported active learning frameworks grounded in the science of learning. Develop strategies for effective prompt‑writing, workflows of AI tools, and models of responsible use of AI in medical education. Collaborate with the Learning Specialist team to integrate AI‑supported and AI‑generated approaches to existing support and coaching services.
  
  Consult with faculty and other educational staff on supportive and effective uses of AI throughout the curriculum. Provide guidelines for ethics, bias, academic integrity, and responsible use of AI. Develop feedback and usage metrics to evaluate and improve AI‑supported learning resources. (40%)
• Maintain student records in compliance with university policies and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Keep accurate documentation of consultations and communications within the designated data management system. Develop and deliver workshops to enhance the integration of AI tools for improving student learning and effective consolidation of content covered in the curriculum. Assist in the design and delivery of faculty and staff trainings, workshops, and consultations.
  
  Serve as a resource and support for the Office of Medical Education mote and facilitate help‑seeking behaviors and ongoing use of university resources. Support and attend student functions as appropriate (i.e., peer‑led tutoring sessions, orientation, graduation, match, etc.). (30%)
• Assist in interviewing, selection, hiring, training, supervising, and coaching of peer tutors. Contribute to the development, maintenance, and implementation of department policies and procedures aligned with the School of Medicine goals and mission. Represent medical education and serve on various work groups and university committees. Act as a liaison with the community, students, faculty, and staff in facilitating university programs. Contribute as a strong team player within team and at all staff meetings advocating for best practices for student success.
  
  Partner collaboratively with members of the Office of the Vice Dean of Medical Education as well as other faculty, course directors, and leaders across departments to identify students in need. Collaborate with campus partners to design and facilitate workshops, trainings, and resources for faculty and staff. (20%)
• Contribute to the strategic planning process by analyzing data, identifying trends, and developing predictive models to identify students who may be at risk academically or under‑resourced. Collaborate with the Learning Specialist to plan and strategize for the upcoming academic year, aligning learning resources and programs with the School of Medicine's strategic objectives. Serve as a resource and support for the Office of Medical Education in strategic initiatives, leveraging expertise in learning theory and practice to inform decision‑making and improve student success.
  
  Collaborate with campus partners to design and facilitate workshops, training, and resources for faculty and staff, promoting a strategic approach to teaching and learning. Represent medical education and contribute as a strong team leader in various staff meetings, advocating for best practices for student success and participating in strategic discussions to enhance the overall learning environment. Resolve problems and issues affecting students, leveraging strategic thinking and decision‑making skills to recommend measures that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Office of Medical Education.
  
  (10%)

• Assist students in maximizing the usage of institutional resources. (