Learning Specialist – Academic Skills, Health & Medical Sciences

About The Position

The Academic Support Center (ASC) at The Chicago School is hiring a Learning Specialist to serve as a vital component in the holistic academic support system for students in the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (Illinois

COM). This role will also support pre-professional students enrolled in the Master of Science in Biomedical Science program in the College of Graduate and Professional Studies, as well as other students enrolled at The Chicago School.

The Learning Specialist will work collaboratively to ensure the delivery of effective student-centered academic support services. They will provide supplemental academic skills instruction for students enrolled in courses in a variety of formats such as one-on-one sessions, group sessions, peer mentor sessions, and seminars through multiple modalities. The ideal candidate will possess experience supporting pre-professional and medical students, knowledge of learning theories, and proficiency with educational technologies for support adult learners.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Academic Support and Learning, the Learning Specialist will collaborate closely with Library Staff, faculty, administrators, and other institutional stakeholders to help support the academic success and development of pre-professional and osteopathic medical students. This position is in-person at The Chicago Campus with some opportunities for remote work.

The Chicago School educates the next generation of change-makers in innovative theory and culturally competent practice to strengthen the integrated health of individuals, organizations, and communities. We enroll over 6,000 students across 40+ academic programs culminating in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or a professional certificate, and our unique approach to impact-focused education has made us a leading nonprofit university for over 40 years.

As an employee at The Chicago School, you can become a member of a university community committed to true inclusion and equity. At The Chicago School, we celebrate individuals of all backgrounds and identities for who they are and what they can contribute. We take pride in hiring and retaining the most dynamic, talented, and passionate professionals who will help us continue to innovate for decades to come.

The University is building Illinois

COM, anticipated to open for its first class of students in summer 2026 with a Mission to train exceptional physicians to leverage the interconnection of physical and mental health to provide compassionate, patient-centered care of the highest quality.

• Work one-on-one with students to assess and identify learning needs and gaps.
• Develop and monitor holistic and individualized academic coaching plans in both synchronous and asynchronous modalities.
• Assist students in meeting Academic Development Plan requirements.
• Make data-driven recommendations to optimize individual student learning strategies, including using student outcomes to guide individualized learning plans.
• Assist students in developing strategies for academic resilience, time management, organization, and study habits.
• Refer students for additional support services, such as subject area tutoring, mental health counseling, or further evaluation, as appropriate.

• Participate in early intervention processes and associated academic development plan creation to support student academic progress.
• Support student readiness as they prepare for transitions to advanced academic programming.
• Advise and coach pre-professional students on standardized exam readiness, using assessment analysis and test-taking strategies.
• Create and maintain collaborative peer-based study groups.

• Collaboratively develop and facilitate interactive workshops, webinars, and interventions aimed at enhancing student learning and holistic success.
• Develop resources, including guides, tutorials, and other materials to support diverse learning needs and ensure equity in student success.
• Serve as a liaison between the…