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Learning Specialist

Learning Specialist

Inside Higher EdAthens, GA, US
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Overview

The Learning Specialist reports to the Director for Academic Success and supports the Academic Success Programs (ASP) for the MD program in the University of Georgia School of Medicine. The role focuses on delivering and refining programming that supports students across all four years of the MD curriculum in reading, writing, time management, learning self-management, knowledge organization, clinical reasoning, and related areas.

Position Details

  • Location : Athens Area
  • Employment Type : Full Time
  • Schedule : Monday–Friday, 8 : 00 a.m.–5 : 00 p.m.; some weekends / evenings may be required
  • Salary : Commensurate with experience
  • Posting Date : 08 / 21 / 2025
  • Open Until Filled : Yes
  • Proposed Starting Date : 11 / 01 / 2025

Responsibilities

  • Deliver, create, and refine ASP programming; manage the program calendar; provide workshops and other teaching sessions to support learners and program adjunct faculty.
  • Deliver individualized academic counseling and coaching for MD students; develop and update learning materials and resources to support student success.
  • Create new content to support existing programming and assist with the Peer-Assisted Learning Program (near-peer tutoring), including recruitment, hiring, budgeting, advertising, accessibility, adaptability, feedback, and program improvement.
  • Collaborate with leadership to monitor student needs, identify appropriate referrals, and act as a point of contact with adjunct faculty and other support services.
  • Contribute to developing, implementing, and evaluating ASP policies and procedures in alignment with FERPA, HIPAA, LCME guidelines, and USG policies.
  • Participate in proctoring and other duties as assigned across the medical education program.
  • Qualifications

  • Minimum : Requires at least a bachelor's degree in the field; education / experience evaluated in lieu of degree per HR evaluation guidelines.
  • Preferred : Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., education, educational psychology, counseling); higher education experience in teaching, counseling, training, or coaching; experience in Health Professions Education or professional degree programs; experience with ADA accommodations; experience applying learning sciences to coaching.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills : strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication; relationship-centered approach; tactful, courageous, and fair conduct.
  • Work Ethic & Collaboration : reliable, independent functioning, and effective teamwork.
  • Cognitive & Analytical Abilities : strong analytic and problem-solving skills; continuous learning.
  • Professional Disposition : learner-centered mindset; professionalism and emotional intelligence.
  • Physical Demands and Other Requirements

  • Standard office environment.
  • No driving required; position has security access; background checks required including potential credit check per university policy.
  • USG Core Values apply;Equality of opportunity employer with accommodations available.
  • Contact for Applicants

    Recruitment Contact : Wendy Gilfedder, wgilfedder@uga.edu

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