Albany Medical Center·Albany, New York
The Learning Specialist provides academic support, study skill advice, and remediation planning for medical students and residents. They design and implement learning resource programs and workshops to optimize student performance and meet accreditation requirements.
$64,972.00 - $97,458.00
Summary The Learning Specialist will provide academic support to Albany Medical College students and residents. The Learning Specialist will evaluate and provide advice on study skills, time management, test-taking strategy, and managing test anxiety. Students and residents may request academic assistance or be referred when they experience academic difficulties as measured on course examinations, in-training examinations, licensing examinations and clinical performance evaluations. MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS Masters Degree, PhD preferred 3 years’ experience in higher education student support positions Experience in graduate level higher education preferred Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a documented ability to interact with Staff, Students and Faculty Demonstrated ability to plan and organize complex tasks ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Appointed by the Dean of the Albany Medical College/Executive Vice President for Health Affairs of the Albany Medical Center, upon advice and consent of the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Albany Medical College Reports to the Senior Associate Dean of Medical Education Represents the Albany Medical College at the Albany Medical Center level or outside the College and Center at the request of the Vice Dean for Academic Administration POSITION SUMMARY The Learning Specialist will provide academic support to Albany Medical College students and residents. The Learning Specialist will evaluate and provide advice on study skills, time management, test-taking strategy, and managing test anxiety. Students and residents may request academic assistance or be referred when they experience academic difficulties as measured on course examinations, in-training examinations, licensing examinations and clinical performance evaluations. RESPONSIBILITIES The Learning Specialist is based in the Patient Safety and Clinical Competency Center. The Learning Specialist will design and implement academic support services and learning resource programs for medical and graduate students and residents in all years of training. The Learning Specialist will work with the learner and the appropriate people from the learner’s program (advising dean, the assistant dean for years 1&2/3&4, residency program director, graduate director.) The Learning Specialist will coordinate academic support and remediation planning for students and residents, align support programs and services with accreditation and curriculum requirements, track student outcomes, and identify academic interventions to support student success. The Learning Specialist will refer students who may require Neuropsychiatric testing, psychiatric evaluation, or psychological counseling to the appropriate professional. DUTIES Meet with students during orientation to proactively assess skills, potential weaknesses, and optimize performance in the curriculum. Develop and implement required workshops for students in the areas of Time Management, Effective Study Strategies, Examination Preparation and Performance Coordinate academic support services and programs for all USMLE Step exams, and other exams required for students. Work with faculty in the medical and graduate programs to design an early identification process for “at-risk” students Collaborate with academic faculty to provide faculty resources and support for student remediation needs. Represent academic support services at meetings, seminars or conferences, such as Northeast Group on Educational Affairs or other professional societies addressing student success. Continuing education and knowledge of current trends, student needs, and innovative support services is important to meeting the needs of medical and graduate students and residents. Evaluate and recommend the purchase of supplemental learning resources for medical students, graduate students, and residents Coordination and oversight for the learning resources budget, annual planning for learning resource needs and program costs and appropriate tracking of expenses throughout the year. WHY THIS POSITION IS NEEDED Students require support and assistance to successfully meet the academic requirements. It is an accreditation requirement of LCME to provide academic support to medical students. Timely communication and responsiveness to student needs and questions is critically important to this position. Students meet academic standards to achieve educational and career goals. Assisting students who experience academic difficulties and challenges will support student improvement within the curriculum. Assisting students in developing a plan to address and/or remediate academic difficulties will support students in remaining “on track” within the academic program. Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System! Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including: · Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers · A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College. Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.
A Master's degree is required, with a PhD preferred, along with at least 3 years of experience in higher education student support. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to organize complex academic tasks.
Market context
In New York, Learning and Development Specialist roles are typically competitive because employers often want candidates who can support training, onboarding, and staff development in complex academic or institutional settings. This posting calls for a master’s degree, with a PhD preferred, plus at least 3 years in higher education student support and strong communication and organization skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show experience managing academic tasks and supporting learners.