Faculty/Learning Specialist

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Master's degree with an emphasis in adult education, counseling, education psychology or related field required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication, collaboration, project management, and organizational skills.
• Innovative and solution-oriented approach to working with students.
• Ability to track statistics regularly.
• Excellent relational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to treat everyone with respect and kindness and value all members of the team as professionals regardless of education level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of experience in higher education advising and counseling individuals about learning strategies and academic success.
• Experience at an Academic Health Sciences Center.
• Experience working with a peer tutoring or mentoring program.
• Experience with and enthusiasm for working with a diverse student, staff, and faculty population within a university setting.

Responsibilities:

• Assist UAMS students with academic needs.
• Meet one-on-one to develop a student-specific plan of action, training, and referral for peer tutoring.
• Develop and host student and faculty workshops and other academic-related activities that support academic success.
• Work as part of the ESSC team to further the mission and objectives of the Center and work to identify current trends in learning support and apply them in face-to-face and online environments.
• Coach students on academic issues such as time management, study skills, test taking, test anxiety, etc. by making a student-specific plan of action and following up with students as needed.
• Create, maintain, document, and present workshops and teaching modules covering topics such as time management, study skills, test taking, test anxiety, etc.
• Contribute to the online presence of the ESSC by developing online modules, workshops, guides, etc.
• Refer students to student-related services such as Peer Tutoring, Student Wellness, and Disability Services as appropriate.
• Recruit, interview, schedule rooms, maintain paperwork for peer tutors; maintain connections and offer support to peer tutors.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with faculty and staff affiliated with academic programs by visiting classes, creating remediation plans, attending/hosting relevant meetings, providing written updates, etc.
• Maintain relevance with learning theory and best practices as related to working in an educational setting.
• Participate in scholarly publications and presentations related to work responsibilities.
• Market the mission and services of the ESSC by participating in orientation sessions, campus tours, resource fairs, etc.
• Maintain a friendly, working relationship with all members of the ESSC staff.
• Maintain accurate statistics on work activities throughout the year; provide information promptly for ESSC reporting.
• Participate in faculty activities such as facilitating Interprofessional Education activities and peer review.
• Serve on campus-wide committees.
• Participate in state, regional, and national professional organizations.
• Collaborate with colleagues at other academic health centers.
• Keep current on emerging trends in the provision of educational services.

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Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.