Learning Specialist – School of Medicine

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Learning Specialist – School of Medicine

Pasadena, California

Full-Time, Salary Range: $109,600 - $141,790 / Year

 

By joining the team that is designing and implementing the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine, you will have the opportunity of a lifetime to create a medical school that will educate physicians for the 21st century and beyond and be a catalyst for change in medical education. This position will be working as a part of an extremely dynamic team of professionals supporting all aspects of the school and the creation of the infrastructure, process, and procedures for the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine. The team works from an interdependent model of practice and we are looking for someone who thrives in a highly challenging role within a high functioning team-based environment.

 

The Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine is devoted first and foremost to offering an outstanding, forward-thinking medical education. Its curriculum is built on the three pillars of Biomedical Science, Clinical Science, and Health Systems Science. Students will think broadly about the ways care can be more effective for everyone and learn how to advocate for better health in homes, school, workplaces, neighborhoods, and society at large. The school will incorporate many of the most innovative and effective educational practices available today and will give students the opportunity to learn from the physicians and care teams in Kaiser Permanente’s integrated health care system. This approach will provide future physicians with the knowledge and skills to play key roles in the transformation of health care in our nation and help people from all backgrounds and settings thrive.

 

Under the direction of the Director of Academic Support and Advising, the Learning Specialist in the Office of Student Affairs at Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine is responsible for ensuring support in the area of academic skills and academic advising programs to all medical students. The Learning Specialist has a strong background as an academic advisor or other learning support role in a higher education setting. Their work includes training, advising, and support in the areas of adult learning, remediation, academic enhancement, time management, knowledge organization, and test-taking skills. The Learning Specialist supports student preparation for all USMLE licensing exams required during medical school. The Learning Specialist is expected to exercise independent judgment when coaching and advising students 1:1, solve problems and provide referrals to other offices, conduct educational workshops and trainings for students, and handle confidential information responsibly and in compliance with FERPA.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Facilitate programs, services and resources that support student retention, academic success and individualized support throughout the curriculum.
• Develop individual collaborative study plans for students to address learning skills, time and study management, knowledge organization, testing skills/preparation, and other areas of academic concern.
• Assist students with learning and study strategies (enhance clinical reasoning, develop time management skills, implement self-testing methods, improve test-taking skills, etc.).
• Develop and deliver group presentations and workshops for students on relevant academic support issues, such as, insight and skill development sessions based on cognitive learning theory and appropriate student development theories, including current learning strategies and resources.
• Coach students individually and in small groups to assist them in achieving their academic goals within the curriculum.
• Provide referrals to other internal and external services, including Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Disability Access Office, mental health counseling within KPSOM or KP, career advising, and medical consultation as appropriate.
• Support the coordination and management of the near peer tutoring program. This support includes but is not limited to the training of tutors and scheduling tutoring sessions.

 

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in an academic role in a higher education setting.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or related field.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be familiar with standardized examinations that apply to medical students, (i.e., MCAT, USMLE, etc.)
• Proven problem-solving skills and demonstrated strong self-initiative.
• Computer proficiency with word processing and databases in a Windows and/or Mac environment.
• Ability to interpret and communicate to others complex policies and procedures.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in large, highly structured environments.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of reliability, accuracy and productivity.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively address complex and sensitive administrative issues.
• Demonstrated collaboration skills and commitment to teamwork.
• Proven track record in exercising discretion and independent judgment effectively in decision-making processes.
• Effective at dealing with sensitive issues and maintaining collegial relationships.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of experience as an academic advisor or learning specialist in a higher education setting.
• Areas of study: Education, educational psychology, educational counseling, or related fields.
• Experience working with racial, cultural, and ethnic minority/underrepresented populations.
• Advising experience in the areas of study skills, test management, and test preparation for students from
• various backgrounds and educational levels.
• Experience conducting educational workshops, seminars, and groups, or classroom teaching.
• Awareness of recruitment and retention issues related to students from diverse cultural, educational and geographic backgrounds.
• Experience working with health science student populations.
• Master’s degree in educational psychology, counseling, adult learning or related field.

 

For immediate consideration, please visit https://www.kaiserpermanentejobs.org/job/pasadena/learning-specialist-school-of-medicine/641/63861657296 for complete qualifications and job submission details, referencing job number 1175861. For a complete list of current opportunities available at the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine, please visit: https://medschool.kp.org/about/careers.

 

Learn more about the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine at: https://medschool.kp.org/homepage?kp_shortcut_referrer=kp.org/schoolofmedicine

 

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

 

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

 

This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures.

 

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