Learning Specialist

SUMMARY

Works collaboratively to plan and implement OCOM’s Office of Student Support programs and activities; ensures that assigned functions fulfill institutional goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the OCOM-approved policies and ensures that they are adhered to
• Assists with implementing integrated plans comprising targeted programs and services designed to provide individualized structured assistance for students with academic challenges. The plans are proactive, sustained, and implemented to enhance student success and develop independent, self-motivated learners.
• Assists with implementing data-driven programs and services to meet the unique needs of the most academically challenged students with the goal of increasing retention and graduation.
• Assists with peer tutor programs
• Works collaboratively with Academic Advisors to monitor student progress and provide interventional support
• Schedule and monitor the use of academic services and resources, including tutoring and suggestions for data-driven interventions.
• Works with faculty and course directors for best practices to improve student outcomes
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, college, and other outside agency rules and regulations
• Ensures confidentiality of student records in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Assists in accreditation functions, including document creation, data collection, data entry, education of staff on accreditation, and other accreditation-related functions
• Performs other related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree and a minimum of 5 years (or Bachelor and 10 years) of full-time experience in a student learning role
• Previous experience as a Learning Specialist at an Osteopathic or Allopathic Medical College is preferred.
• A team player who values cooperation, mutual support, and team cohesion
• Must be authorized to work in the US
• Must be local to the Central Florida area

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Strong oral and written communication
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in order to work well with faculty, staff, students, administration, and the public
• Excellent management skills
• Maintains confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail
• Respond calmly and appropriately in emotional situations
• Listen and communicate in a positive manner
• Collaborate and interact with healthcare professionals
• Organize, direct, and prioritize work appropriately
• Exercise independent judgments in complex and new situations
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and still meet strict deadlines
• Manage time well and work under stressful conditions
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Relate well with a diverse student population and other constituencies
• Ability to work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people
• Demonstrate tact, courtesy, and discretion in dealing with faculty, staff, students, administration, and the public
• Maintain a high energy level and enthusiasm for OCOM

• Salary Rate: $55,000 annually
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Professional development - continuing education opportunities to support your career growth.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.