Medical Education Learning Specialist

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Medical Education Learning Specialist (Finance)

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Learning Specialist to join our Academic Support Center (ASC) team at the Morsani College of Medicine, Department of Medical Education. In this role, the selected candidate will play a vital part in supporting medical students in their academic journey by providing individualized and group consultations, developing and delivering workshops, and collaborating with faculty and staff to identify and address student learning needs.

The successful candidate will also assist with the development and operations of the college of medicine programs that support student learning and assessment.

4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for a master's degree.

• Provide individualized academic coaching and support to medical students on a variety of topics, including study skills, time management, test‑taking strategies, learning styles, and academic goal setting.
• Develop and deliver engaging workshops and presentations on effective learning techniques, academic success strategies, and other relevant topics for medical students.
• Assess student learning needs through individual consultations and data analysis to develop tailored support plans.
• Assist with the collection and analysis of data to evaluate the effectiveness of Academic Support Center programs.
• Stay current with best practices and research in learning theory, academic support, and medical education.
• Disseminate (present or publish) research related to the Medical Education Learning Specialist role and/or areas of interest.
• Serve on the College of Medicine committees and support institutional goals and objectives.
• Contribute to the development of new resources and programs to enhance student learning and academic success.
• Coordinate and plan events that support student success.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records.
• Make referrals and/or provide warm handoffs to other departments when necessary.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development activities.
• Support MCOM by assisting with departmental events and activities.
• Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the Academic Support Center.

• A master’s degree in education, learning sciences, educational psychology, academic advising, counseling, or a related field is required.
• Candidates must have experience providing academic support services to college or graduate-level students, ideally within health sciences or medical education.
• Strong knowledge of learning theories, study skills, and effective pedagogical practices is essential.
• The role requires excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, along with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with technology and learning management systems, strong organizational and time‑management skills, and a commitment to student success through a student‑centered approach are also necessary.

• Ideal candidates will have experience in medical education and prior work as a learning specialist.
• A Ph.D. in a relevant field is preferred.
• Additional qualifications include advanced knowledge of learning theories and pedagogical practices, familiarity with curriculum design and assessment in medical education, and experience developing and implementing academic support programs.
• Evidence of effective teaching and remediation, particularly with diverse learner populations and those with varying learning abilities, is highly valued.

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
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