Analyst, Academic Development - SOM Office of Medical Ed
University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)
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Job summary
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) invites applications for a junior-level Academic Development Analyst to support student success initiatives across medical education. You will apply counseling, instructional support, curriculum development, and learning strategies to enhance academic achievement throughout the medical education continuum.
Under supervision, you will review student data, develop individualized plans, provide coaching, and assist with accommodation referrals.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Learning Sciences, or related field.
- One year of related experience in academic advising, student success programming, or educational support preferred.
- Experience working in higher education or medical education is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate academic programs, courses, and student success initiatives.
- Provide academic coaching, counseling, and individualized intervention plans.
- Assist with pre-matriculation programs and orientation activities.
- Support student teacher selection, recruitment, and training activities.
- Collect and analyze academic performance data to inform interventions.
- Maintain documentation and contribute to program assessment and improvement.
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Job description
The University of Maryland School of Medicine seeks a junior-level Academic Development professional to support initiatives that enhance medical student academic achievement, learning effectiveness, and overall educational success. This position applies specialized knowledge of educational counseling, instructional support, curriculum development, learning strategies, and student success interventions to assist students throughout the medical education continuum.
The incumbent contributes to the development and implementation of instructional activities, academic enrichment initiatives, study skills programming, and student support services designed to improve academic performance and prepare students for successful completion of the medical curriculum and United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and Step 2 examinations.
Working under general supervision, the Academic Development Analyst reviews student performance data to identify students requiring academic support, develops individualized intervention plans, provides academic coaching and counseling, assists with accommodation referral processes, and helps students develop effective learning and study strategies. The position collaborates closely with faculty, deans, tutors, and educational support personnel to evaluate student outcomes, improve instructional methods, and support academic success initiatives.
The position also provides administrative and programmatic support for tutoring services, Academic Enrichment Programs (AEP), pre-matriculation summer programs, curriculum support activities, educational workshops, and ongoing program assessment and quality improvement efforts.
- Assist with ensuring compliance of academic programs and curriculum with institutional policies, accreditation standards, and academic requirements.
- Provide coordination and support in the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of academic programs, courses, and student success initiatives.
- Assist with the coordination of pre-matriculation summer programs and related student success activities.
- Support student teacher selection processes, orientation activities, and academic support programming.
- Collaborate with faculty and administrators to identify resources that enhance academic achievement and learner success.
- Contribute to program reviews, quality improvement initiatives, and curriculum enhancement efforts.
- Review academic performance data to identify students who may benefit from additional educational support or academic intervention.
- Meet individually with students to assess academic challenges and develop personalized improvement plans.
- Provide academic coaching, counseling, and guidance to students experiencing academic difficulty or at risk of poor academic performance.
- Assist students in developing effective study strategies, time management skills, learning techniques, and examination preparation plans.
- Identify potential learning deficiencies and facilitate referrals for academic accommodations and support services as appropriate.
- Monitor student progress and maintain ongoing communication regarding academic goals and performance outcomes.
- Respond to student concerns and collaborate with stakeholders to support student success and retention.
- Coordinate tutor program operations, including tutor recruitment, selection, onboarding, training, and development activities.
- Assist with interviewing and selecting peer tutors and academic support personnel.
- Coordinate tutor schedules, meetings, educational events, and ongoing communication activities.
- Support tutor payroll and timecard approval processes in accordance with institutional procedures.
- Monitor tutor effectiveness and provide feedback regarding program improvement opportunities.
- Assist with administration and coordination of Academic Enrichment Program activities.
- Coordinate enrollment processes and monitor participation in academic support programs.
- Track tutoring sessions, academic support engagement, and student participation metrics.
- Facilitate meetings with students to review assignment completion, academic progress, and intervention outcomes.
- Maintain documentation and records related to student participation and program effectiveness.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of academic support curricula, workshops, instructional resources, and learning activities.
- Assist with creating and delivering presentations on learning strategies, study techniques, academic success skills, and examination preparation.
- Support curriculum improvement efforts through the identification and implementation of innovative instructional methods and educational best practices.
- Collaborate with faculty and educational leaders to improve teaching methods, learning outcomes, and student achievement.
- Contribute to initiatives designed to optimize student performance on USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 examinations.
- Compile, analyze, and interpret academic performance data to support evidence-based educational interventions and instructional decision-making.
- Monitor academic achievement indicators and student success metrics.
- Prepare periodic reports on academic program activities, outcomes, effectiveness, and student progress.
- Assist with development of annual reports summarizing student academic performance trends and program outcomes.
- Collaborate with faculty and administrators to utilize student performance data in the planning and implementation of educational initiatives.
- Support assessment and evaluation activities designed to identify instructional strengths and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Dean of Assessment and Educational Methods and other academic leaders to support educational initiatives.
- Participate in discussions related to teaching methodologies, assessment strategies, and student success interventions.
- Work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, academic support personnel, and institutional stakeholders to deliver high-quality educational services.
- Contribute recommendations that improve academic support programs, curriculum development processes, and student achievement outcomes.
- Provide administrative coordination and support for academic development programs and student success initiatives.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, program documentation, and student support files.
- Assist with scheduling, event coordination, meeting preparation, and related program operations.
- Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of academic records and student information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION: Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Learning Sciences, Educational Leadership, Human Development, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of related experience in academic advising, educational counseling, student success programming, instructional support, curriculum development, learning assistance, tutoring programs, or educational program administration preferred.
SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: N/A
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE: N/A
OTHER: Experience working with professional school, higher education, health professions, medical education, or student support programs is preferred.
- Knowledge of educational counseling principles, curriculum development, instructional design, learning theory, and student success strategies.
- Knowledge of academic support practices, learning assessment methods, educational interventions, and measurement of student outcomes.
- Understanding of educational program evaluation and continuous quality improvement processes.
- Ability to assess student needs and develop individualized academic support plans.
- Ability to identify academic risk factors and recommend appropriate interventions and support strategies.
- Ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and report academic performance data.
- Strong presentation, facilitation, and instructional skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to establish priorities, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, databases, learning management systems, and electronic scheduling systems.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with students, faculty, administrators, and external partners.
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment and demonstrate professionalism, integrity, respect, and customer service excellence.
- Commitment to student success, educational excellence, and continuous professional development.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s public health, law, and human services university. Six professional schools and the interdisciplinary Graduate School confer the majority of health care, human services, and law professional degrees in Maryland each year.
Our goal is to support the University’s mission of education, research, clinical care, and public service by amplifying UMB’s voice as a thought and action leader, and to enhance goodwill in the communities and people with whom we engage. UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.
UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, you may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
To report concerns or questions, contact the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.
Regular and contractual employee are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package
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