Learning Strategies Specialist (50% FTE, 18 Months Fixed Term)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree or higher in psychology, education, or related field, and at least 2 years’ experience as a Learning Specialist or similar.
• Knowledge of and experience teaching learning strategies, preferably in higher education. 
• Knowledge of and experience with pedagogical educational materials, universal study strategies, protocols, computer software and alternative technologies.
• Knowledge of cognitive and behavioral psychological approaches. Experience with assessment tools  for evaluating students’ learning needs.
• Ability to supervise tutors and maintain student records.
• Ability to write strategy handouts, literature for presentations, and other written items.
• Good presentation skills.
• 5+ years of experience as a Learning Specialist or similar.
• Familiarity with medical education curriculum a plus.
• Familiarity with Stanford, especially SoM, a plus.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED): 

Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Advanced communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and all levels of management.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills to review and analyze complex information.
• Advanced computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced customer service skills.
• Relevant computer systems/technology experience.
• Understanding of financial transactions.
• Ability to ensure and apply compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently sit, perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Occasionally stand, walk, twist, use fine manipulation, grasp, use a telephone, write by hand, sort and file paperwork, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

As an organization that receives federal funding, Stanford University has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement that will apply to all university employees, including those working remotely in the United States and applicable subcontractors. To learn more about COVID policies and guidelines for Stanford University Staff, please visit https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/working-stanford/covid-19/interim-policies/covid-19-surveillance-testing-policy