Education Enhancement Department Faculty

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assessment and Interpretation

• Displays a strong background in learning theory and related strategies.
• Identifies and assesses assimilation needs of students
• Uses assessment data to develop appropriate interventions for clinical student programs.

Direct Interventions for Students

• Provides interventions for students to support and maximize learning
• Provides advising to students on a one-to-one basis using the appreciative advising model.
• Develops and/or revises online programs to enhance student academic performance.

Communication and Relationship Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exercises professionalism and proper netiquette skills.
• Strong inter-professional and inter-personal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and to collaborate with others.
• Serve on university committees as assigned by the Chair of EED and/or Deans of pre-clinical sciences.
• Communicates and participates effectively with students, faculty, and University leadership in all virtual platforms.
• Participates fully and actively as a faculty member of EED and AUACOM.

Program Development and Support

• Assists in the planning, development, support, implementation and evaluation of programs, workshops, and initiatives to meet learning objectives and adjustment needs.

Learning Support Program Implementation

• Develops, delivers, and supports a planned and coordinated program of learning support services, including formal courses, workshops, and small group interactions.
• Collaborates with the Office of Student Affairs and on progressive student initiatives.

Other responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Attending and participating in special events, tasks, and programs, as necessary.
• Participation in periodic evening and weekend duties, such as student workshops and meetings.
• Assisting in the recruitment, selection, training, development, and supervision of Teaching Assistants and Tutors.
• Other duties as assigned by the Provost, Chair of EED, Dean of Pre-Clinical Sciences

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and experience using the Appreciative Advising model; Appreciative Advising certification is preferred.
• Experience with data driven quality improvement to assess program strengths and identify areas of improvement.
• Adhere to the academic standards and policies of the institution.
• Experience working in a remote/online (hybrid, or fully distributed) environment.
• Webinar hosting and moderating experience required including familiarity with
• Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
• Proficiency in programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Create visually appealing, persuasive, effective presentations, and newsletters.
• Develop, organize, and coordinate programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization.
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative survey design, development, and deployment
• Utilize available resources to monitor academic progress.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competency Statement(s)

• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems. 
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. 
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. 
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem. 
• Business Acumen - Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues. 
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. 
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. 
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. 
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative. 
• Project Management - Ability to organize and direct a project to completion. 
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. 

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:  Master's Degree required, terminal degree preferred, in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Academic Advising, Adult Education, Health Sciences, Educational Technology or a related field.

Experience: 3+ years of teaching experience in higher education and/or medical education.

Skills:

• Commitment to continuing personal and professional development.
• An excellent understanding of learning theories and how they apply to higher education to enhance student outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to problem solve, adapt, and embrace innovation and change.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a fast-paced and creative environment.
• Contribute to creating an exceptional learning environment for students

Other Requirements: 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally)

Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
• Sense of Sound – Must be able to hear and respond to human voices and computer prompts
• Sense of Touch
• Sense of Balance

Work Environment