Learning Specialist, Academic Enhancement INST MD, Student Affairs

Boston University; Boston (MA); Presencial; USD 72.000 - 93.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Boston University Learning Specialist, Academic Enhancement at the Medical Campus, is a full-time role in Student Affairs. The position provides individualized and group academic advising, develops learning workshops, and oversees the Peer Tutor program to support medical students.

Collaborating with Deans, faculty, and staff, the role designs content-specific interventions and coordinates accommodations with Disability Services, promoting student success and wellbeing.

Formación

• Master's degree in educational or counseling psychology, higher education, or related field.
• Experience advising in post-secondary education settings, preferably with medical students.
• Ability to analyze student data and develop targeted interventions.

Responsabilidades

• Provide individual and group academic advising to medical students and develop strategies for at-risk learners.
• Collaborate to design learning programs and workshops, track participation, and evaluate impact.
• Oversee the Peer Tutor program, manage the online tutoring system, and coordinate payroll.
• Coordinate accommodations with Disability Services and liaise with faculty on testing needs.
• Support wellness initiatives and assist with event logistics for school programs.

Conocimientos

Diversity engagement

Collaborative work

Strong communication

Data analysis

Educational assessment

Educación

Master's degree in education/psychology

Herramientas

Statistical software

Descripción del empleo

Learning Specialist, Academic Enhancement INST MD, Student Affairs

Category

Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional

Job Location

Tracking Code

26500392861030

Posted Date

11/5/2026

Salary Grade

Grade 48

Expected Hiring Range Minimum

$71,925.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum

$93,375.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

The Learning Specialist, Academic Enhancement Office, within Student Affairs will be a dynamic individual with excellent interpersonal and group communication skills. We are looking for someone who sees an opportunity in every challenge, who is an innovator, proactively seeks to identify student needs, open to change, takes initiative, is a self-starter, and an effective problem-solver. We seek candidates that are deeply invested in our medical students, understands their unique needs, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Essential Functions:

• Provide individual and group academic advising to students enrolled in the medical school: develop academic intervention and strategies for at-risk students and students seeking to enhance their academic experience; recognize barriers to academic success and suggest effective strategies; and manage and analyze student data to identify and advise at-risk and non-traditional students.
• Collaborate with the Director of Academic Enhancement, Deans, faculty, and staff to develop content-specific learning programs and services; independently design and implement academic enhancement workshops, track student participation and evaluate the effectiveness of workshops in an ongoing fashion.
• Oversee Peer Tutor program: supervise tutor coordinators; manage the BUSM on-line tutor database, working closely with the developer to update, maintain, and manage the on-line tutoring system; provide tutor orientation program for all tutors and tutor coordinators; work closely with course and clerkship directors, tutor coordinators, and tutors, to ensure that the tutoring program is running efficiently and effectively; manage payroll associated with the Tutor Program.
• Work collaboratively with the Office of Disability Services to communicate and facilitate implementation of approved accommodations for students with documented disabilities; act as a liaison between the student and their faculty members to arrange appropriate testing accommodations outlined by the Office of Disability Services; make timely student referrals for learning disability and psychological evaluations and/or personal counseling.
• .Be an integral part of the Wellness team to create and facilitate wellness activities.
• Oversee day to day operations for additional Student Affairs department programs including, but not limited to White Coat ceremony, Match Day, Careers in Medicine, USMLE Programs, and Commencement; develop materials and lead sessions for BUSMI-IV orientation and class meetings.
• Participate in evening and weekend school events, as required.

Required Skills

Key Skills:

• Commitment to working effectively with diverse populations Ability to work collaboratively and think creatively.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Energetic proactive approach to student engagement, enhancement, and student learning.
• Excellent understanding of educational assessment, technology, statistical software and data analysis Strong mentoring and coaching skills.

Required Skills:

• Master's degree in educational/counseling psychology, higher education, educational coaching, or related field.
• Minimum of three-five years post-degree experience providing diagnostic/prescriptive approach to learning skills assistance with adults, educational counseling and academic advising.
• Experience working in post-secondary education setting (with medical students preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color , natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.