Learning Specialist Job at Oregon Health & Science University
Department Overview:
The mission of Student Academic Support Services at OHSU is to provide comprehensive academic support services that inspire, challenge and empower learners to be lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and well-rounded scholars. Additionally, Student Academic Support Services aims to work with faculty to foster and cultivate a supportive learning environment for all learners. The Student Learning Support Specialist will develop and facilitate programs, services, and resources that support student retention, academic success, and individualized support through all of OHSU's programs. In addition, the Student Learning Support Specialist will provide essential, high-quality academic coaching for all learners.
Function/Duties of Position:
- Develop and implement advanced individualized study plans based on interviews, test reviews, and documentation from other service providers. Provide information about available resources on campus and in the community.
- Develop high-quality workshops and other resources to assist learners in gaining the necessary skills and learning strategies to be successful within their OHSU programs.
- Maintain organized student records including student release of information, intake, and disclosure forms.
- Coordinate and collaborate on programming, faculty development, and academic committees with OHSU’s academic programs, support offices, and student groups.
- Regularly review student promotion and retention data among other learning outcomes, to innovate academic support program and implement strategies to achieve optimal academic outcomes.
- Other Duties as assigned.
- Master's degree in in education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field with applied knowledge of adult learning theory and educational psychology.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience; AND presentation skills or public speaking experience. - Deep understanding of learning theory, processes, and methods relevant to post-secondary education.
- Minimum of two years of experience advising or teaching diverse adult learners in higher education, health science university, or medical education settings.
- Strong commitment to diversity in education, including in race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, cultural background, disability status, and learning preference/style.
- Skill in developing strategies and implementing programming in an educational setting
- Ability to make judgments on sensitive and confidential student issues.
- Excellent and effective communication skills, both in one-on-one interactions, in small groups and in public presentations; experience developing written communications.
- Ability to utilize and manage technological applications (e.g., learning management system).
- Compliance with OHSU Code of conduct, respect in the workplace, applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole.
- A good understanding of thinking and learning processes and counseling/consulting skills to assess these processes and teach new strategies on an individual basis.
- Experience teaching a wide-variety of active learning strategies to help learners develop these skills, and the patience and empathy to discern the student’s skill level and to build on the student’s individual strengths.
- Knowledge and experience in consulting with faculty and collaborating with colleagues on academic support programs.
- Well-versed in the foundations of curriculum and instruction and ability to bridge theory and practice for diverse learners.
- A strong commitment to social and ecological justice in education.
- Knowledge of teaching and coaching multi-lingual learners and culturally diverse populations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of groups and individuals.
- Comfortable in asynchronous and face-to-face student interactions.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, student success, and working with a broad community.
- Commitment to serving a diverse population and advancing student success through highly engaged and high impact educational practices.
- Ph.D. or Ed.D in education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field with applied knowledge of adult learning theory and educational psychology with a documented history of student support success.
- Experience in higher education classroom, clinical, and/or online teaching.
- 3-5 years of experience conducting individualized consultations with learners on a variety of academic topics.
- Record of active participation in professional organizations devoted to post-secondary learning and teaching.
- Knowledge of and experience with supporting learners in a medical education context.
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.
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