Academic Success Coach for Medical Students

noordacollegeofosteopathicmedicine; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Plans

401(k) Matching

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Dental & Vision Plans

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking an Educational Learning Specialist to support medical students in strengthening learning strategies and academic success. Through individualized counseling, data-informed support, and collaboration with faculty, the role focuses on learning, persistence, and achievement across the academic spectrum.

The position emphasizes metacognition, learning science, and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, psychology, counseling, or a related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic counseling related to learning and study strategies, time management, test taking, goal setting, accountability, and academic growth.
• Facilitate student reflection, metacognition, self-awareness, and ownership of learning.
• Help students interpret 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 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.

Skills

Coaching experience

Advising

Teaching

Mentoring

Strong communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in education/psychology/counseling or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking an Educational Learning Specialist to support medical students in strengthening learning strategies and academic success. Through individualized counseling, data-informed support, and collaboration with faculty, the role focuses on learning, persistence, and achievement across the academic spectrum.

The position emphasizes metacognition, learning science, and continuous professional development.