• Job Description

  Req#: 238187
  School of Nursing Established in 1931, Duke University School of Nursing is among the top-ranked of the nation’s nursing schools. The school is proud of its overarching commitment to educating the next generation of nurse leaders and advancing the roleof nurses and nursing in the transformation of health care and in the expansion of health equity. The School of Nursing has an inclusive and diverse community that supports the professional goals of its students, faculty, and staff as they pursue excellence. Comprised of 1,600 faculty, staff, instructors, and students, the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University School of Medicine, and Duke University Health System are a part of Duke Health. The Duke University Health System is a world-class health care network. Founded in 1998 to provide efficient, responsive care, the health system offers a network of health services. It encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Private Diagnostic Clinic, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

  Duke University School of Nursing

  GENERAL PURPOSE

  The Senior Learning Specialist is responsible for a broad range of activities that enhance student learning and academic outcomes. The Senior Learning Specialist must have the ability to work and communicate well with students, faculty, and staff. This is a full-time position reporting to the Director of the Student Success Center.

  SUPERVISOR

  This position reports to the Director of Student Success Center.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  Academic Support Coordinator- 55%

  • Coordinate all academic support services, such as tutoring and group study sessions to complement coursework and exam preparation.
  • Recruit and hire part-time academic support services staff.
  • Facilitate training sessions and training materials for academic support student/alumni staff.
  • Evaluate effectiveness of academic support services and programs.
  • Assist with other duties as assigned.

  Learning Specialist- 45%

  • Provide academic counseling and coaching to address individual student concerns and support students in the development of effective academic skill building.
  • Plan, facilitate and evaluate workshops and small group sessions to address academic skill-building- specifically addressing study skills, study materials, note-taking, test-taking strategies, and time management.
  • Provide intervention for students facing academic, professional and general wellness challenges that could impact degree completion and overall success.
  • Document and maintain records of student meetings, including requests, concerns, and outcomes.
  • Assist with the planning and coordination of testing accommodations for students registered with the Student Disability and Accessibility Office.

  Requirements

  Master’s degree preferred in Adult Education, Educational Psychology, Learning Disabilities/Special Education, or related field.

  Work generally requires at least three years’ experience in academic interventions, adult learning, academic coaching/counseling and/or coordination of academic services, such as tutoring.

  Experience in coordinating academic services such as tutoring or supplemental instruction required.

  Experience working with health profession or stem students preferred.

  Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  Education

  Master's degree is required.

  Experience

  At least 2 years of experience providing academic support, advising, setting. teaching or related engagement with students in a higher education.

  Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

  Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

  Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

• About the company

  Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina.

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