Learning Specialist

Learning Specialist

Requisition ID req29142 Working Title Learning Specialist Position Grade 12 Position Summary

The Office of Education, Applied Cognition Medical Sciences Program (ACMSP) is seeking an individual who will help develop, services and programs that contribute to the academic success of medical students in all phases of the School of Medicine curriculum. The successful candidate will focus on helping students reach their goals of establishing a medical career and contribute to departmental programming that helps build connections and achieve success. This position will report to the Director of ACMSP.

Responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts one-on-one meetings with students to provide diagnostics and support with learning and problem-solving problems.

• Assist and review student exams and work products. Help students analyze their performance, identify barriers to academic success, and develop strategies to optimize academic performance.

• Monitors student progress and prepares communications as required.

• Keep accurate, thorough, up-to-date, accessible records of student contacts, growth, and progress. Instructs seminars and provides individual counseling to students preparing for standardized exams such as USMLE Step I and II.

• Collaborates and builds rapport with university faculty, and staff that facilitates invites and deepens the development and use of the student support services available.

• Develops week-to-week support materials for students within each block of the curriculum. Provide some HR support as required for hiring peer tutors, and will also supervise the peer tutors.

Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.

Applicants must provide names of 3 past or present supervisors as references that the hiring official can contact.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to process/analyze information and effectively communicate it to students.

• Create and promote an inclusive environment.

• High level of personal organization and planning

• Must be extremely disciplined and have a strong work ethic.

• Ability to adapt to changing demands, multi-task, and meet deadlines.

Additional Requirements Working hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, occasional weekend and/or evening work may be required, depending on department needs. Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department SOM Applied Cognition Program (914I) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $3,589.73-$5,040.53 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 5/10/2024 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please attach 1) a cover letter and 2) an updated resume. Your cover letter (up to 500 words) should address each of the preferred qualifications listed on the job posting summary. A complete application package will include a complete online application, including a current resume, and cover letter. Include three references in your resume. The references must be former supervisors. Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire (if applicable). Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.