Learning Specialist – Academic Skills, STEM Reasoning

About The Position

The Academic Support Center (ASC) at The Chicago School is hiring a Learning Specialist to serve as a vital component in the holistic academic support system for students in the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (Illinois

COM). This role will also support pre-professional students enrolled in the Master of Science in Biomedical Science program in the College of Graduate and Professional Studies, as well as other students enrolled at The Chicago School.

The Chicago School educates the next generation of change-makers in innovative theory and culturally competent practice to strengthen the integrated health of individuals, organizations, and communities. We enroll over 6,000 students across 40+ academic programs culminating in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or a professional certificate, and our unique approach to impact-focused education has made us a leading nonprofit university for over 40 years.

As an employee at The Chicago School, you can become a member of a university community committed to true inclusion and equity. At The Chicago School, we celebrate individuals of all backgrounds and identities for who they are and what they can contribute. We take pride in hiring and retaining the most dynamic, talented, and passionate professionals who will help us continue to innovate for decades to come.

The University is building Illinois

COM, anticipated to open for its first class of students in summer 2026 with a Mission to train exceptional physicians to leverage the interconnection of physical and mental health to provide compassionate, patient-centered care of the highest quality.

• Work one-on-one with students to assess and identify learning needs and gaps, connected to STEM reasoning
• Develop and monitor holistic and individualized academic coaching plans in both synchronous and asynchronous modalities
• Make data-driven recommendations to optimize individual student learning strategies, including using student assessments to guide individualized planning
• Assist students in developing strategies for academic resilience, time management, organization, and study habits
• Refer students for additional support services, such as subject area tutoring, mental health counseling, or further evaluation, as appropriate

• Support Bachelor and Master-level students in preparing for medical and health professions applications, including the MS in Biomedical Sciences, Illinois
  
  COM, and additional programs under development
• Assist students in developing quantitative, scientific, and medical reasoning skills through workshops, course interventions, and resource creation.
• Advise and coach students on quantitative methodologies, statistical analysis, and Qualtrics engagement
• Create and maintain collaborative peer-based study groups
• Support faculty members in research planning, pedagogical choices for STEM instruction, and course development
• Hire, train, and supervise a limited number of Federal Work Study peer quantitative consultants

• Collaboratively develop and facilitate interactive workshops, webinars, and interventions aimed at enhancing student learning and holistic success.
• Develop resources, including guides, tutorials, and other materials to support diverse learning needs and ensure equity in student success.
• Serve as a liaison between the ASC and Illinois
  
  COM, and other institutional stakeholders to address student academic concerns and shape supportive policies and academic support strategies.
• Collaborate with institutional and College committee to ensure that students engage ethically with Artificial Intelligence and emergent technologies
• Collaborate with ASC staff to co-create and implement comprehensive academic support strategies to promote student success across all academic programs
• Collaborate with the Associate Director of Academic Support and Learning to establish data-driven strategic initiatives, assess program effectiveness, and recommend improvements.
• Consistently participate in and share information from professional development…