Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
Learning Skills Specialist
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, Yakima, Washington, United States, 98903
Description
Recruitment Period: 09/23/2024 - Until Filled
Status: Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Salary Information: Annual Minimum Salary-$43,600-Annual Maximum Salary-$65,400
Hiring Range: $20.96-$26.20
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Pro-rated based on hours/week.
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.
The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Arts in Medical Science, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually with plans to develop other programs and/or colleges. Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five state region.
PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit https://www.visityakima.com/ {rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"}.
[General Summary:]{.underline}
Builds supportive, trusting relationships and assists students with achieving their true potential. Partners with department leadership to facilitate the identification of students with potential learning disabilities and helps students to develop effective learning strategies that promote academic improvement. Maintains regular communication with faculty, academic advisors, and other related personnel to monitor academic progress. Directs academic retention services and participates in the overall administration of the tutoring program.
[Essential Job Functions:]{.underline}
• Develops and oversees student tutorial and recitation program, sessions, tutors, and recitation leaders.
• Provides training and professional development to tutors and recitation leaders.
• Meets with students individually as needed to provide consultation, coaching, and/or referral with respect to academic success strategies.
• Serves as a resource and provides appropriate referral servi
Recruitment Period: 09/23/2024 - Until Filled
Status: Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Salary Information: Annual Minimum Salary-$43,600-Annual Maximum Salary-$65,400
Hiring Range: $20.96-$26.20
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Pro-rated based on hours/week.
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.
The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Arts in Medical Science, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually with plans to develop other programs and/or colleges. Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five state region.
PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit https://www.visityakima.com/ {rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"}.
[General Summary:]{.underline}
Builds supportive, trusting relationships and assists students with achieving their true potential. Partners with department leadership to facilitate the identification of students with potential learning disabilities and helps students to develop effective learning strategies that promote academic improvement. Maintains regular communication with faculty, academic advisors, and other related personnel to monitor academic progress. Directs academic retention services and participates in the overall administration of the tutoring program.
[Essential Job Functions:]{.underline}
• Develops and oversees student tutorial and recitation program, sessions, tutors, and recitation leaders.
• Provides training and professional development to tutors and recitation leaders.
• Meets with students individually as needed to provide consultation, coaching, and/or referral with respect to academic success strategies.
• Serves as a resource and provides appropriate referral servi