Learning Specialist - Ed Affr - Student Affairs

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life insurance

Retirement

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

University of Florida College of Medicine seeks a Learning Specialist to provide individualized academic support and learning strategy coaching for medical, PA, and graduate students. The role coordinates accommodations, supports program development, and serves as a liaison to UF Disability Resource Center.

Responsibilities include managing tutoring, developing workshops, and advising on academic support initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination.
• Experience coordinating accommodations and supporting adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a COM liaison to UF Disability Resource Center and coordinate accommodations.
• Coordinate accommodations for COM students registered with UF's Disability Resource Center.
• Identify and support COM students with academic difficulties across medical, PA and graduate training.
• Provide individualized academic support and learning strategy coaching.
• Design and deliver educational workshops and monitor progress on learning strategies.

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Learning Specialist - Ed Affr - Student Affairs

Job No: 541501

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Academic Advising/Support, Education/Training/Instructional Design, Student Services

Department: 29010705 - MD-ED AFFR-STUDENT AFFAIRS

Job Description

The Learning Specialist provides individualized academic support and learning strategy coaching for medical, physician assistant, and graduate students at the College of Medicine (COM). This role supports students' development of effective study, test-taking, and self-regulated learning skills; collaborates on the coordination of academic accommodations; and contributes to the planning and implementation of academic support programs and initiatives. Additionally, this role will design and deliver educational workshops, assist with the development of new support programs/initiatives, and serve as a College of Medicine liaison to the UF Disability Resource Center.

About This Role:

Administration and Program Management

• Serve as a COM liaison to the UF Disability Resource Center and other testing agencies, providing guidance to students on the accommodations request process and coordinate implementation of approved academic accommodations.
• Coordinate accommodations for COM students registered with UF's Disability Resource Center, including testing arrangements.
• Identify, assess, and monitor students experiencing academic difficulty across all phases of medical, PA, and graduate training, in collaboration with the medical education leadership.
• Provide individualized academic support and learning strategy coaching to COM students with specific academic challenges (e.g. course exam failures, low clerkship/clinical exam performance, extended or unsuccessful board exam preparation).
• Provide ongoing progress monitoring to support study and test taking strategy skill development.

Academic Support Coordination

• Manage student-led review sessions by implementing identified curricular trends and scheduling small-group workshops.
• Guide the tutoring programs, ensuring tutor training, quality assurance, alignment with curricular goals, and schedule and track appointments and usage.
• Monitor tutoring expenditures and payroll activity to ensure tutors are paid timely and accurately.

Program Development and Educational Outreach

• Design and deliver presentations addressing learning strategies, clinical reasoning, time and stress management, test-taking, and resilience during pivotal stages in medical education.
• Implement the tutor training program to support tutors providing individual tutoring support.
• Participate in institutional committees and work groups to support student learning, support best practices for adult learners, and advise stakeholders of student trends.

About the College of Medicine:

The University of Florida's College of Medicine is committed to advancing health through education, research, and patient care. With a focus on innovation and excellence, the college prepares future healthcare leaders through a rigorous curriculum that combines basic sciences with hands-on clinical experience. The College of Medicine emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement, fostering and environment where students, faculty, and staff work together to improve healthcare outcomes. The College is home to cutting-edge research initiatives and state-of-the-art facilities, providing an exceptional training ground for aspiring medical professionals. Dedicated to enhancing health care, the College of Medicine plays an impactful role in shaping the future of medicine.

For more information about the College of Medicine and its programs, visit College of Medicine.

We Offer Exceptional Benefits

• Low-cost State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Generous Retirement Options to secure your future
• Comprehensive Paid Time Off Packages with 10+ paid holidays, paid family, sick and vacation leave
• Exceptional Personal and Professional Development Opportunities: Access to UF Training & Organizational Development programs, leadership development, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Tuition Assistancethrough theUF Employee Education Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

Expected Salary:

$70,000-$73,0000 annually

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or certificates in Education, Psychology, or Special Education.
• Three years of experience as an Exceptional Student Educator or Special Education teacher in a school setting.
• Two years of experience working with graduate-level students or professional health science students.
• Proficiency in the use of standardized assessments for identifying adult learning disabilities and mood/thought disorders, and in translating assessment findings into targeted academic support and learning interventions.
• Experience with modern assistive technologies that can help students with organization, time management, note-taking, and other factors affecting student academic performance.
• Knowledge of how socioeconomic status, mental/physical health, support systems, and identities may affect students' medical education and learning experiences.

Health Assessment Required: No

Applications Close: 09 October 2026

Our Commitment:

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.