Graduate Learning Specialist

Overview

The Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM) seeks a full-time Graduate Learning Specialist for its Middletown, NY campus. The broad focus of the Graduate Learning Specialist is to work closely with graduate and medical students to assess individual learning needs, develop evidence-based study strategies, and provide ongoing academic support to help students achieve their full educational potential.

Responsibilities

• Works with the faculty and administration to identify academically struggling students of the TouroCOM Middletown Campus, DO and MS programs, and to help these students develop and implement strategies which lead to academic success.

• Synergize with the efforts of the campus Social Worker to address problems such as exam and performance anxiety.

• Assist TouroCOM faculty in the development of best practices in teaching, academic advisement, and learning support.

• Provide workshops to students on developing effective study, learning and time management strategies.

• Assist students with the development and implementation of strategies for preparing for medical licensing exams.

• Maximize and help coordinate the use of student tutors to support learning outcomes.

• Collaborate with Graduate Learning Specialists across all TouroCOM campuses to identify and implement optimal approaches and programming to support the academic and professional success of TouroCOM DO and MS students.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Master's degree in education, Counseling, Educational Psychology, or related field required.

• Doctor of Philosophy preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated proficiency in communication (written and verbal) required.

• Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty and colleagues.

• Knowledge of learning theories and adult developmental theories.

• Demonstrated experience in teaching in a university setting, working with graduate and/or professional students, managing a tutoring program.

• Preference will be given to candidates with familiarity with medical school curricula and standardized exams of the type given by the NBOME.

• The ideal candidate will also possess knowledge of learning disabilities and provisions of reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Enthusiasm for learning and achievement

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast paced environment.

• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products.

• Conceptual, analytical and organizational skills.

• Innovative and solution-oriented approach.

• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative and productive relationships with various constituency groups.

• Familiarity with FERPA and applicable laws and regulations regarding student record, confidentiality, and student's rights and responsibilities.

• Experience with and enthusiasm for working with a diverse student, staff and faculty population within a university setting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Travel:

• Work takes place on the Middletown, NY Campus

Working Conditions:

• Physical Demands· Extensive use of computers.

• Excessive sitting and standing.

• Ability to lift 5 lbs.

Maximum Salary

USD $79,583.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $63,666.00/Yr.

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans

• Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

• Dependent Care and Transit Programs

• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short-term and Long-term disability programs

• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

• Employee Assistance Program

• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday

• Annual Holiday Schedule

All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, [email protected] (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at [email protected] and 646-565-6000 x55330.

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Job Locations US-NY-Middletown

ID 2026-13584

College TUNY - College of Osteopathic Medicine

Position Type Full-Time

Schedule Shift 9:00AM-5:30PM Monday-Thursday, 9:00AM-3:00PM Friday

Hours Per Week 36.5

Travel None

Category Academic/Program Support

FLSA Status Exempt

Location : Country US