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Department/Unit:
Medical Education
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$64,972.00 - $97,458.00
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Learning Specialist will provide academic support to Albany Medical College students and residents. The Learning Specialist will evaluate and provide advice on study skills, time management, test-taking strategy, and managing test anxiety. Students and residents may request academic assistance or be referred when they experience academic difficulties as measured on course examinations, in-training examinations, licensing examinations, and clinical performance evaluations.
MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Masters Degree, PhD preferred
- 3 years’ experience in higher education student support positions
- Experience in graduate level higher education preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a documented ability to interact with Staff, Students, and Faculty
- Demonstrated ability to plan and organize complex tasks
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
- Appointed by the Dean of the Albany Medical College/Executive Vice President for Health Affairs of the Albany Medical Center, upon advice and consent of the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Albany Medical College
- Reports to the Senior Associate Dean of Medical Education
- Represents the Albany Medical College at the Albany Medical Center level or outside the College and Center at the request of the Vice Dean for Academic Administration
Position Summary
The Learning Specialist will provide academic support to Albany Medical College students and residents. The Learning Specialist will evaluate and provide advice on study skills, time management, test-taking strategy, and managing test anxiety. Students and residents may request academic assistance or be referred when they experience academic difficulties as measured on course examinations, in-training examinations, licensing examinations, and clinical performance evaluations.
Responsibilities
The Learning Specialist is based in the Patient Safety and Clinical Competency Center. The Learning Specialist will design and implement academic support services and learning resource programs for medical and graduate students and residents in all years of training. The Learning Specialist will work with the learner and the appropriate people from the learner’s program (advising dean, the assistant dean for years 1&2/3&4, residency program director, graduate director). The Learning Specialist will coordinate academic support and remediation planning for students and residents, align support programs and services with accreditation and curriculum requirements, track student outcomes, and identify academic interventions to support student success. The Learning Specialist will refer students who may require Neuropsychiatric testing, psychiatric evaluation, or psychological counseling to the appropriate professional.
DUTIES
- Meet with students during orientation to proactively assess skills, potential weaknesses, and optimize performance in the curriculum.
- Develop and implement required workshops for students in the areas of Time Management, Effective Study Strategies, Examination Preparation, and Performance.
- Coordinate academic support services and programs for all USMLE Step exams, and other exams required for students.
- Work with faculty in the medical and graduate programs to design an early identification process for “at-risk” students.
- Collaborate with academic faculty to provide faculty resources and support for student remediation needs.
- Represent academic support services at meetings, seminars, or conferences, such as Northeast Group on Educational Affairs or other professional societies addressing student success. Continuing education and knowledge of current trends, student needs, and innovative support services is important to meeting the needs of medical and graduate students and residents.
- Evaluate and recommend the purchase of supplemental learning resources for medical students, graduate students, and residents.
- Coordination and oversight for the learning resources budget, annual planning for learning resource needs and program costs, and appropriate tracking of expenses throughout the year.
WHY THIS POSITION IS NEEDED
Students require support and assistance to successfully meet the academic requirements. It is an accreditation requirement of LCME to provide academic support to medical students.
Timely communication and responsiveness to student needs and questions is critically important to this position. Students meet academic standards to achieve educational and career goals.
Assisting students who experience academic difficulties and challenges will support student improvement within the curriculum.
Assisting students in developing a plan to address and/or remediate academic difficulties will support students in remaining “on track” within the academic program.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!
Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
Department/Unit:
Medical Education
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$64,972.00 - $97,458.00
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Learning Specialist will provide academic support to Albany Medical College students and residents. The Learning Specialist will evaluate and provide advice on study skills, time management, test-taking strategy, and managing test anxiety. Students and residents may request academic assistance or be referred when they experience academic difficulties as measured on course examinations, in-training examinations, licensing examinations, and clinical performance evaluations.
MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Masters Degree, PhD preferred
- 3 years’ experience in higher education student support positions
- Experience in graduate level higher education preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a documented ability to interact with Staff, Students, and Faculty
- Demonstrated ability to plan and organize complex tasks
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
- Appointed by the Dean of the Albany Medical College/Executive Vice President for Health Affairs of the Albany Medical Center, upon advice and consent of the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Albany Medical College
- Reports to the Senior Associate Dean of Medical Education
- Represents the Albany Medical College at the Albany Medical Center level or outside the College and Center at the request of the Vice Dean for Academic Administration
Position Summary
The Learning Specialist will provide academic support to Albany Medical College students and residents. The Learning Specialist will evaluate and provide advice on study skills, time management, test-taking strategy, and managing test anxiety. Students and residents may request academic assistance or be referred when they experience academic difficulties as measured on course examinations, in-training examinations, licensing examinations, and clinical performance evaluations.
Responsibilities
The Learning Specialist is based in the Patient Safety and Clinical Competency Center. The Learning Specialist will design and implement academic support services and learning resource programs for medical and graduate students and residents in all years of training. The Learning Specialist will work with the learner and the appropriate people from the learner’s program (advising dean, the assistant dean for years 1&2/3&4, residency program director, graduate director). The Learning Specialist will coordinate academic support and remediation planning for students and residents, align support programs and services with accreditation and curriculum requirements, track student outcomes, and identify academic interventions to support student success. The Learning Specialist will refer students who may require Neuropsychiatric testing, psychiatric evaluation, or psychological counseling to the appropriate professional.
DUTIES
- Meet with students during orientation to proactively assess skills, potential weaknesses, and optimize performance in the curriculum.
- Develop and implement required workshops for students in the areas of Time Management, Effective Study Strategies, Examination Preparation, and Performance.
- Coordinate academic support services and programs for all USMLE Step exams, and other exams required for students.
- Work with faculty in the medical and graduate programs to design an early identification process for “at-risk” students.
- Collaborate with academic faculty to provide faculty resources and support for student remediation needs.
- Represent academic support services at meetings, seminars, or conferences, such as Northeast Group on Educational Affairs or other professional societies addressing student success. Continuing education and knowledge of current trends, student needs, and innovative support services is important to meeting the needs of medical and graduate students and residents.
- Evaluate and recommend the purchase of supplemental learning resources for medical students, graduate students, and residents.
- Coordination and oversight for the learning resources budget, annual planning for learning resource needs and program costs, and appropriate tracking of expenses throughout the year.
WHY THIS POSITION IS NEEDED
Students require support and assistance to successfully meet the academic requirements. It is an accreditation requirement of LCME to provide academic support to medical students.
Timely communication and responsiveness to student needs and questions is critically important to this position. Students meet academic standards to achieve educational and career goals.
Assisting students who experience academic difficulties and challenges will support student improvement within the curriculum.
Assisting students in developing a plan to address and/or remediate academic difficulties will support students in remaining “on track” within the academic program.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!
Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company38
- McDonald's30
- Brandeis University19
- Fort Worth Independent School District13
- Virginia Commonwealth University13
Top Industries Hiring
- Education561
- Healthcare & Medical Services116
- Technology & Software71
- Insurance55
- Food & Beverage41
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in learning and development jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, human resources, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with authoring tools such as Articulate 360 or Adobe Captivate
- Demonstrated ability to design and facilitate in-person and virtual training programs
- Familiarity with learning management systems such as Workday Learning, Cornerstone, or SAP SuccessFactors
- Experience applying instructional design models such as ADDIE or SAM to real projects
- ATD or SHRM certification preferred for mid-level and senior learning and development roles
Tips for Your Learning And Development Job Search
Tailor your resume to training outcomes
Hiring managers in learning and development want to see measurable impact, not just program names. Replace activity-based bullets like 'delivered onboarding training' with outcome statements that show completion rates, knowledge retention scores, or time-to-productivity improvements you drove.
Build a sample portfolio before applying
Many learning and development roles require a portfolio during the screening process, not just at the interview. Prepare two or three sample deliverables, such as a storyboard, a facilitator guide, or a micro-learning module, so you can share them on request without delay.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists learning and development openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by authoring tool requirements
Job postings for learning and development roles often list specific authoring tools as required, not preferred. Check each posting for tools like Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, or Rise before applying, and prioritize openings where your existing toolkit matches rather than retrofitting your resume.
Prepare a design philosophy statement for interviews
Interviewers in learning and development frequently ask how you decide what kind of training to build and why. Draft a concise two-to-three sentence statement explaining your instructional approach, grounded in a framework you actually use, so your answer sounds practiced rather than improvised.
Negotiate scope before accepting a title
Learning and development job titles vary wildly across organizations, so the same title can mean solo practitioner at one company and team lead at another. Before accepting an offer, confirm whether the role involves vendor management, budget ownership, or team oversight so the scope matches your goals.
Learning And Development Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most learning and developments?
The companies hiring the most learning and developments right now include The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company, McDonald's, and Brandeis University, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Healthcare systems, large financial institutions, and enterprise technology companies tend to maintain the most consistent hiring volume for these roles.
How many learning and development jobs are remote?
About 14% of learning and development openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the field's long-standing use of virtual delivery tools. Instructional design and e-learning development roles tend to have the highest remote availability, while facilitation-heavy roles and leadership development positions more often require on-site presence.
How do you become a learning and development?
Most learning and development professionals start with a degree in education, instructional design, organizational psychology, or human resources. From there, you build practical skills in needs analysis, course design, and facilitation, ideally supported by hands-on projects or volunteer training work. Earning a credential from ATD or completing a recognized instructional design certificate program strengthens early applications. Entry-level roles in training coordination or HR generalist work are common starting points before moving into dedicated learning and development positions.
How do you get hired in learning and development with little experience?
Candidates with limited direct experience often break in by leading volunteer training initiatives, building a small portfolio of self-initiated projects, or moving laterally from a related role such as HR coordinator, teacher, or subject-matter expert. Employers care as much about how you think through a learning problem as about formal experience, so being able to walk through a design decision clearly in an interview carries significant weight.
What does the learning and development interview process look like?
Learning and development interviews typically include a phone or video screen with a recruiter, followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your instructional design approach and past projects. Many organizations then ask for a portfolio review or a take-home design challenge before a final panel interview with stakeholders from HR, operations, or the business unit the role supports. Being prepared to explain your design rationale out loud is as important as the deliverable itself.
Where can I find and apply to learning and development jobs?
You can find and apply to learning and development jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing. No separate sign-up step is required to apply, and you can apply to multiple roles as you find ones that fit.
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