Educational Skills Specialist

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The Educational Skills Specialist (ESS) is a vital member of the Center for Academic Success and Achievement (CASA) team. They provide holistic individual and group academic support to Meharry Medical College (MMC) students. The ESS facilitates one-on-one sessions covering topics including learning strategies, study skills, time management, planning, and motivation. The ESS designs, implements, and evaluates tailored programs, workshops, and initiatives to enhance critical thinking, retention, and academic performance.
* Assess the learning styles of students and develop individualized learning programs for academic and critical thinking improvement.
* Design and facilitate learning strategy workshops and programs that address the evolving needs of MMC students.
* Manage and assess Center data and analytics. Collect and record student assessment results. Maintain student profile data from individual skills sessions.
* Contribute to CASA’s marketing, outreach, and promotional efforts to increase awareness, engagement, and impact across campus.
* Participate in various MMC committees, events, and projects related to student success, belonging, and retention.
* Attend student and faculty development sessions; support educational research efforts by gathering relevant data and reviewing current literature to inform projects undertaken in CASA.
* Assist the CASA team in the development of research projects undertaken within the Center.
* Lead and write departmental reports related to CASA academic activities.
* Attend educational development conferences on and off campus.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
** Education and Experience

Required:

*** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required
* A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar or related position within an educational, medical or health-related setting is required
** Education and

Experience Preferred:
*** Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in higher education administration, education, counseling, or related field preferred
* A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a similar or related position within an educational, medical or health-related setting is required#
** About Meharry
** Meharry Medical College was founded just 11 years after the end of the Civil War with the mission of educating African Americans to serve the underserved. Today, the nation’s largest private, historically black academic health sciences center has trained thousands of health care professionals. Three out of every four Meharrians return to urban or rural communities to serve others by providing medical or dental services.

Our faith-based roots within the United Methodist Church inspire us to respect and serve all. Our standards are high within an educational environment that is nurturing. We believe that health equity is key to alleviating suffering. Whether our graduates are physicians, dentists, scientists, professors or public health professionals, the Meharry experience equips them to affect the world as a force for change led by our motto: “Worship of God Through Service to Mankind."#

** Mission
* * Meharry Medical College is a global academic health sciences center advancing health equity through innovative research, transformative education, exceptional and compassionate health services and policy-influencing thought leadership. True to its legacy, Meharry empowers diverse populations to improve the well-being of humankind.#
** Core Values
** Meharry Medical College is a community of scholars and learners committed to excellence
* Accountability with transparency
* Equity with inclusion
* Respect with collegiality
* Service with compassion
* Integrity without exception#
** Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
** Meharry Medical College complies with Title IX and is an affirmative action employer. Candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination for an non-merit reason such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or veteran status.
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