University of Arizona · 1 day ago
Senior Learning Specialist (Oro Valley, AZ)
Oro Valley, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$66K/yr - $85K/yr
8+ years expThe University of Arizona’s College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Senior Learning Specialist to develop and implement strategies that support professional level students pursuing a doctorate in veterinary medicine. The role involves creating learning experiences, academic coaching, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance student success and integration into the academic environment.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement learning support systems and processes for professional level and accelerated year-round veterinary medical degree program
Identify, develop, monitor, evaluate and adjust individualized learning plans with learning strategies and academic techniques specific to professional level education and adult learners
Develop rapport and productive relationships with students by creating engaging, responsive, and welcoming environments for students to grow and gain new skills to prepare professional and graduate students for a career in veterinary medicine
Maintain and document contact with students in standard reporting structures of each department to communicate student progress to and with appropriate constituents, including colleagues, unit director, faculty, administrators
Initiate and respond to appropriate campus constituents on campus (faculty, academic colleges, academic advisors, campus departments) for the benefit of the student and department goals
Develop, plan, implement, and delivery of coursework (credit and non-credit) and related learning experiences that prepares individuals for an accelerated year-round professional curriculum experience and enhances academic success for a cohort, team based learning environment
Utilize special in-depth expertise to coordinate and administer specific programs from design, implement, and evaluate co-curricula to prepare professional students for high-stakes licensure
Align educational content to licensure exam requirements and industry standards
Integrate feedback and data into curriculum enhancements
Utilizes in-depth knowledge of processes, policies, and regulations to coordinate and administer multiple programs and projects
Builds and delivers trainings
Utilizes university and college specific platform tools with excellent proficiency
Designs strategic programs that provide University of Arizona veterinary students the skills and tools to navigate medical education successfully
Works closely and collaboratively with management to fully understand policies and procedures to provide guidance to all students, support staff and professions. May make recommendations for improvement to management
May provide input to management for performance assessments for lower level staff
Oversees peer tutoring program, including hiring, training and supervising tutors
Implement continuous quality improvement processes and practices
Effectively communicate and collaborator in multi-institutional or cross-sectoral partnerships
Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders while balancing institutional priorities and compliance needs
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required
Preferred
Terminal degree preferred PhD, DVM, MD, DDS, JD
Experience supporting adult learners through rigorous professional licensing exam preparation processes
Experience designing and delivering professional education programs tailored to adult learners with varied backgrounds and learning preferences
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Life insurance and disability programs
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
Retirement plans
Access to U of A recreation and cultural activities
Company
University of Arizona
University of Arizona is a public research university that offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree courses.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.9MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyGoogle.orgNational Science Foundation
2024-12-10Grant· $0.61M
2024-06-04Grant· $1M
2023-09-07Grant· $30M
Leadership Team
Chad Herzog
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