Academic Learning Specialist

University of Southern California • Alhambra, CA • 4h ago

The Keck School of Medicine of USC is recruiting an Academic Learning Specialist (Student Programs Advisor III) to provide direct academic support to 180 Physician Assistant (PA) students. This position will report to the director of the PA program. The position is 100% with the PA Program.

The Academic Learning Specialist (Student Programs Advisor III) designs and implements support services and enrichment programs for students in the PA Studies programs at the Keck School of Medicine of USC (KSOM). Areas of responsibility include coordinating the learning support program for PA students and works to ensure students are progressing in accordance with program benchmarks. The Academic Learning Specialist develops, manages, implements, and monitors strategic study programs, to include mentoring and tutoring sessions for students, assesses the needs of all students regardless of risk and develops strategic study plans. The Academic Learning Specialist meets with PA students to discuss individual learning strategies; provides service directly to students individually, in small groups, and within learning settings; and recommends outside screening, testing or other indicated support services. The Academic Learning Specialist educates faculty, administration, and students about learning and teaching styles and strategies, develops, and facilitates learning workshops for KSOM students on test taking and study skills.

Specific Duties include:

Design and coordinate programs that support student retention, academic success and individualized support throughout the medical school curriculum.

Work with individual students to assess learning styles and individual strengths and weaknesses; prescribe individual academic work plans. Formulate plans to help students perform more effectively.

Ensure that students are aware of learning tools and resources provided by KSOM.

Design and deliver programs focused on study and learning skills and critical thinking skills to support the academic success of KSOM students. General areas of instruction include time management, knowledge organization, and test taking strategies.

Work with appropriate individuals to assist in the development and management of student retention programs and provide a comprehensive plan for curriculum, EOR examinations PANCE exams.

Manage overall tutorial and academic support services. Assist with the recruitment, training and supervision of tutors and assist with the development and administration of an evaluation of the services.

Develop and implement systems for monitoring the academic progress of students. Provide statistical information, trends and reports to enhance programs and service delivery.

Maintain student records in compliance with FERPA and keep accurate documentation of session, meetings, and other communication as appropriate.

Serve as part of an overall student affairs team and perform other duties as needed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education:

Masters degree required

Doctoral degree preferred

Minimum Years Experience:

3-5 years in higher education

experience in a medical school preferred

LOCATION

USC PA Program, Keck School of Medicine, Alhambra, CA

The annual base salary range for this position is $66,000 - $80,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education: Master's degree Addtional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 3 years Minimum Skills: Student personnel administration Preferred Education: Doctorate Preferred Experience: 5 years Preferred Skills: Ph.D. in student personnel administration, education, counseling or related field

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