Learning Specialist I

Job Description Summary
Under supervision, this position creates, develops and implements academic intervention programs for groups of students and provides individual academic skills consultations to facilitate success in medical school. This position works on a flexible schedule to accommodate students' class, exam and rotation commitments. This position makes proper referrals to confidential mental health counseling, as needed. This position reports to the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs. This is a full-time non-classified position with full state benefits and is exempt from FLSA provisions regarding overtime. As a non-classified employee this person will serve at the will and pleasure of the President of WVSOM . The minimum starting salary for this position is $50,000 and will be commensurate with education and experience. Not all activities of this position occur within the confines of an 8:00-4:30 schedule and will require regular evening and weekend scheduling. Some travel including overnight travel will be required. The weekly schedule for this position will be established between the supervisor and the employee and approved given the needs of the department and the institution. This position has been designated as Essential. This means that when WVSOM is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover and continue operations at WVSOM .

Duties And Responsibilities
Learning Specialist Specific Job Functions: Provide individual academic skills assessments and consultations with students under both voluntary and mandatory attendance conditions. Meet with students to assess their need for academic support services and help them develop effective habits and active learning strategies for medical school study and exam-taking. Reach out to students demonstrating academic difficulty and offer assistance. Help students with disabilities (e.g., ADHD , learning disabilities) make arrangements to apply for academic accommodations in accordance with WVSOM policy. Follow up with students as needed and maintain appropriate documentation. Non-academic issues must be referred to a Learning Specialist/Student Counselor II. Determination for referrals may include the use of appropriate assessments. Maintain appropriate documentation. Under supervision, assist with the creation, development and implementation of academic support and intervention programs for groups of students, faculty and staff, for example: Learning Enhancement and Proficiency ( LEAP ) for repeating students, including sessions on active learning, concept mapping, test-taking and time management; mandatory classes on active learning strategies for all first year students; and workshops on a variety of topics including, but not limited to, learning strategies, test-taking, learning styles, and COMLEX preparation. Develop academic tools and resources for student use to be accessed via the ASPIRE website. Manage the peer tutoring program, including the development of group tutoring and facilitated study group components. Engage in and/or develop other special projects based on institutional need and individual interest and expertise (i.e., reading program, Title IX investigation) Participate in departmental and, as appropriate, institutional committees and groups that develop programs, responses and interventions for students with academic needs. Perform other related duties as assigned.

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