Marshall University School of Pharmacy · 3 months ago
Learning Specialist 2- Part-Time Position
Huntington, WV
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expMarshall University School of Pharmacy is seeking a Learning Specialist to support medical students in improving their academic skills. This part-time position involves developing strategies, coordinating services, and conducting individual or group sessions to enhance study and test-taking abilities.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Communicate with JCESOM faculty/staff to identify medical students needed the 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-referred JCESOM students. These sessions will facilitate improvement in the following areas: 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 any other areas as deemed appropriate
Lead in-person and/or virtual classes for identified or self-referred JCESOM students. These classes will facilitate improvement in the in the following areas: 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 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
Qualification
Required
Completion of Master's Degree
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
Preferred
Completion of Master's Degree in Education or related field
One year's experience teaching student learners (preferably from advanced programs)
One year working with medical student and/or students in the allied health professions
One year of experience working with students with Specific Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD
Company
Marshall University School of Pharmacy
At Marshall University School of Pharmacy, our mission is to prepare future pharmacists who can meet the unique healthcare needs of patients in the 21st century.
11-50 employees
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