Educational Learning Specialist

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking an Educational Learning Specialist to support medical students in strengthening their learning strategies, making informed adjustments to their learning approaches, and maximizing their academic success throughout medical school. Through individualized academic counseling, data-informed support, and collaboration with faculty and campus partners, the Educational Learning Specialist helps students strengthen their understanding of course content, make meaningful progress towards their academic and professional goals, and prepare for Noorda assessments, COMAT examinations, and COMLEX-USA exams.

What You'll Do:

• Provide individualized academic counseling related to learning and study strategies, time management, test taking, goal setting, accountability, and academic growth.
• Support students across the preclinical and clinical curriculum, including as they prepare for course examinations, COMAT subject examinations, and COMLEX-USA licensure exams.
• Support students in developing efficient, evidence-based learning approaches.
• Facilitate student reflection, metacognition, self-awareness, and ownership of learning.
• Help students interpret course, assessment, and licensure exam performance data and use it to adjust their learning approaches.
• Monitor academic performance indicators and identify trends that may warrant outreach or intervention.
• Maintain accurate, confidential documentation in accordance with FERPA and institutional policies.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff across Academic Affairs and Student Affairs to coordinate student support and connect students with appropriate resources.
• Contribute to Academic Success initiatives, institutional programs, and continuous-improvement efforts.
• Engage in ongoing professional development related to learning science, adult learning, academic coaching, student support, and medical education.

What You'll Bring:
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree in education, psychology, counseling, or a related field.
• Experience in higher education or health professions education, including experience supporting learner development, academic counseling, or student success initiatives.
• Experience coaching, advising, teaching, mentoring, or supporting adult learners.
• Ability to build trusting, supportive relationships with students, faculty, and colleagues while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and student success.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Forms, OneNote, Outlook, and Teams.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in medical education, osteopathic medical education, or health professions education.
• Familiarity with learning science, metacognition, self-directed learning, and academic support practices.
• Familiarity with COMLEX-USA exams and COMAT examinations.
• Experience supporting students in preclinical coursework, clinical clerkships, licensure exam preparation, or high-stakes examination preparation.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to helping future physicians thrive. You’ll contribute directly to student success, build meaningful relationships across the college, and enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow in a dynamic medical education environment.

Pay & Benefits:

• Competitive salary range of $55,000 to $65,000 commensurate with experience and education
  • All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and verification of applicable credentials and licensure.
• Generous benefits package with many choices and options: 
  • Health Insurance Plans (various options)
  • Health Savings Account 
  • Flexible Spending Account 
  • Dental & Vision Plans
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Other Employee Perks ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Location & Schedule
  • On Site in Provo, UT
  • Full-Time Schedule

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals in any phase of the application or employment phase on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including medical characteristics, marital status, veteran status, economic status, genetic identification, political belief, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.  The College adheres to all relevant government statutes, and state and federal laws.