Learning Specialist

Learning Specialist

The Learning Specialist reports to the Assistant Dean for Academic & Student Affairs and supports the academic success and professional growth of students within the School of Health Professions. The role provides individualized and group academic support, develops targeted learning resources, and partners with faculty to implement evidence‑based instructional strategies that strengthen student learning, retention, and progression. Through coaching, assessments, and evidence‑based strategies, the Specialist helps students improve study habits, test‑taking skills, and clinical reasoning, fostering an inclusive, student‑centered learning environment.

• Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Education, Learning Sciences, Higher Education, Counseling, Health Professions Education, Social Work or related field.
• Three (3) years of full‑time experience (may include related graduate student experience) providing academic support, tutoring, or learning services at the college or graduate level.

• Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
• One (1) or more years of full‑time experience providing academic support to students in health professions programs (e.g., Nursing, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Clinical Lab Sciences, Respiratory Care, Speech‑Language Pathology).
• Knowledge of student services‑related technology (People Soft, Brightspace).
• Knowledge of learning disabilities and provisions of reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Experience providing academic support for high‑stakes testing environments (e.g., licensure exams).
• Designing and implementing programs and events to support student success and retention.

The Learning Specialist works closely with students, faculty, program directors, chairs, and student support services across the School of Health Professions and university. The role requires flexibility, creativity, and the ability to support a diverse and rigorous academic community.

• Provide one‑on‑one and small‑group academic coaching to improve study strategies, time management, test‑taking skills, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and professional communication.
• Offer specialized support tailored to the demands of health professions curricula (medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, clinical documentation, practical skills assessment).
• Develop and deliver academic workshops, tutorials, and success seminars for students at various stages of their programs, including preparation for high‑stakes assessments.
• Collaborate with department faculty to identify students at risk academically and design and implement individualized academic success plans.
• Coordinate with Dean’s Office to facilitate onboarding of new faculty/staff at the SH campus.
• Maintain detailed documentation of student interactions and progress, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with FERPA.
• Provide structured guidance on analyzing test performance, interpreting item‑type errors, and applying clinical reasoning frameworks.

• Work with faculty to develop and implement instructional techniques that enhance student learning, including active learning strategies, formative assessment methods, and inclusive teaching practices.
• Consult with faculty on curriculum design, exam structure, learning outcomes alignment, and approaches to support diverse learners.
• Provide faculty development workshops on learning science, student engagement, and strategies for supporting students struggling with academic content.
• Assist faculty in identifying early‑alert indicators and intervention strategies to support student persistence and success.
• Serve as an academic resource for faculty committees, task forces, and initiatives focused on student achievement and program improvement.
• Develop and deliver workshops on effective learning, metacognition, test preparation, and cognitive resilience.

• Create and maintain a library of academic resources, including online modules, study guides, skill‑building materials, and digital…