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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med), Office of Admissions and Student affairs invites applications for the position of Learning Specialist-Medical Students. The Learning Specialist, Medical Students coordinates and implements support services and enrichment programs for medical students at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR-SOM). Areas of responsibility include coordinating academic activities for Year 1 and 2 medical students, as well as wellness activities for all medical students, including advising the Student Wellness Committee. Activities will include training and hiring of Supplemental Instructors for the Year 1 and 2 curriculum, working with first and second year students in honing in on their test taking and study skills. Aid in development of learning workshops, along with coordinating the re-vamping of the medical student bridge program. This position collaborates with Student Services, medical students, campus counseling services, teaching faculty, the Office of Medical Education and the Office of Community Faculty.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in life sciences and two years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree and one year of relevant work experience

Compensation Grade
B

Department Information
For more information on the University and the School of Medicine, please visit: https://med.unr.edu/

For more information on the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs please visit: https://med.unr.edu/asa

Department Contacts
Ranna Nash

Robin Wittman
Search Coordinator


Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)
Attach the following attachment(s) to your application
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Letters of Application (Cover letter)
Three Professional references (include name, title, company/organization, email address, phone number)
Brief statement (500 words maximum) about how you can contribute to our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNRMed)
For nearly 50 years the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNRMed) has trained physicians who are leading the way to A Healthy Nevada,' nation and world. Community-based and research-intensive, UNR Med was founded upon a three-part mission of education, research and service and is committed to the values of compassion, diversity, excellence, integrity, respect, safety, service and stewardship. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is an inclusive and engaged community. We recognize that diverse faculty and leaders add value to the educational experience and promote excellence in our teaching, patient care, and research missions. We seek applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences who can contribute towards our mission, and uphold our core values.

Our mission has guided our growth in graduating the next generation of primary and specialty care physicians and medical researchers, while maintaining personalized instruction. We are building new residencies to train medical specialists, and expanding technologically-advanced infrastructure to keep pace with our world-class research to meet the needs of students, patients and researchers. The School of Medicine has a statewide outreach with a local touch providing patient care, health services and training physicians in Reno, Nevada and in the state's rural communities. We seek to create an environment that serves all who enter our doors, from the physicians who teach our learners, to our employees and patients, whose health we seek to improve.

Posting Close Time
This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed below. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior.


Posting Close Date
06/27/2018

Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

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Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.