Academic Success Coach for Health Professions

01 Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The PA Campus-Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) in Philadelphia, PA, is currently hiring for a full-time Academic Support Specialist. The role collaborates with faculty and students to maximize educational outcomes for our professional school’s students.

The position entails identifying underperforming students, delivering workshops, and providing individualized assessment to support learning and licensure exam prep.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with students in science or health related fields.
• Background in Education, Educational Psychology and experience in Post Graduate Biological Science or similar programs.
• Experience implementing programs that incorporate learning theories and adult developmental theories.
• Prior experience in a university setting, working with graduate and/or professional students, managing a tutoring program.
• Preference for familiarity with medical/Pharmacy school curricula and NBOME/licensing exams.

Responsibilities

• Work with college administration to identify underperforming students to develop and implement strategies which lead to academic success.
• Facilitate workshops for students on developing effective study and learning strategies.
• Provide individual assessment and counseling to identify individual learning patterns.
• Assist students with the development and implementation of strategies for preparing for Professional Healthcare Board and Licensing Exams.
• Design and implement programs using student tutors/ peer facilitators to support learning outcomes.
• Develop and deliver programs to advance performance in test taking, note taking and study strategies.

Skills

Student support experience

Teaching/mentoring

Workshop facilitation

Education

Masters degree

Doctorate preferred

Job description

The PA Campus-Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) in Philadelphia, PA, is currently hiring for a full-time Academic Support Specialist. The role collaborates with faculty and students to maximize educational outcomes for our professional school’s students.

The position entails identifying underperforming students, delivering workshops, and providing individualized assessment to support learning and licensure exam prep.