Learning Specialist

Position Summary The Learning Specialist provides academic counseling, learning strategy support, and entrance and board exams preparation assistance for medical students across both the Columbia and Springfield campuses of the University of Missouri School of Medicine. The Learning Specialist promotes student success by delivering individualized coaching, workshops, and proactive outreach for learners at all stages of the preadmission programs. The specialist collaborates with faculty, program coordinators, curriculum leaders, and student affairs to ensure equitable academic support services across both campuses and to enhance student performance, well‑being, and readiness for entrance and licensure examinations. Responsibilities Provide individualized academic counseling and coaching Meet with students to develop effective study habits, time management strategies, and test‑taking approaches. Support students experiencing academic challenges, remediation, or transitional stress. Support students in preparation for entrance and national board exams (MCAT, Step 1 and Step 2 CK) Advise students on study planning, preparation timelines, and resource use. Monitor readiness and progress through data and self‑assessment tools. Develop and deliver learning resources and educational programming Design and facilitate workshops, presentations, and written materials to strengthen learning skills and academic resilience for junior and senior undergraduate students as well as pre‑clinical and clinical medical students. Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administration Work with Student Affairs, Assessment, and curriculum committees to ensure alignment of support strategies with curricular goals and student needs. Participate in Preprofessional Scholars Program (PSP) meetings and initiatives focused on student performance and success. Monitor academic performance and conduct proactive outreach Identify at‑risk students early through performance data, referrals, and faculty/staff input; provide timely intervention and support plans. Provide cross‑campus support and consistency in services Coordinate efforts between Columbia and Springfield to ensure uniform delivery of learning support, including virtual sessions and resource sharing. Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Shift Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr