Job Description

Learning Specialist

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Requisition ID

req35220

Working Title

Learning Specialist

Position Grade

12

Position Summary

The College of Nursing (CON) at the UNM Health Sciences Center is seeking a Learning Specialist to serve as an academic strategist dedicated to fostering student development and success. This role empowers students to meet future challenges and achieve their educational goals by helping them create individualized and meaningful action plans that promote sustained academic growth and personal development. Reporting to the Director of academic Success, the Learning Specialist maintains continuous engagement with students to influence academic achievement, identify and resolve potential obstacles, and strengthen student motivation and morale. Through proactive outreach and personalized support, the Learning Specialist plays a key role in helping students persist and thrive on their path toward degree completion.


The Learning Specialist supports students in accessing the information, resources, and guidance they need to succeed. They ensure students can understand and navigate academic policies, procedures, requirements, and available services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their education.


Responsibilities include:

Provide strategic academic support to all programs Providing support with initial externship/internship tasks (resume review and recommendations, interview preparation, and letters of intent) Creating and facilitating student engagement events Developing learning and educational strategies Encourage and promote educational opportunities, professional development, and experience leading to advancement in the nursing profession for students and degree attainment In collaboration with faculty enhance the student experience In collaboration with faculty, implement diagnostic measures to assess academic preparedness across the organization to plan, develop, and administer academic strategies Communicates with faculty, academic advisors, and other personnel to monitor and report on student progress Collaborate with the University Accessibility Resource Center, faculty, and program directors to ensure compliance with approved accommodation requests Communicate with students in an effective manner, setting goals, advising students on effective problem solving, assessing student risk factors and responding accordingly Collect, interpret, and analyze data for routine reporting to ensure long-term academic success

This role is student facing, campus based, and may require occasional evening and weekend hours. As a Learning Specialist, you will join a team that upholds high expectations and facilitates the intellectual growth of our students. The selected applicant must maintain a primary residence in the Albuquerque area (including surrounding communities such as Rio Rancho, Los Lunas, Belen, Edgewood, and Santa Fe) and be able to reliably commute to the College of Nursing in Albuquerque.



See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required. Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.


Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in student services Knowledgeable in higher education systems (Banner, Student Hub, LoboWeb) Knowledge and experience with cross campus student resources (ARC, SHAC, ethnic/advocacy centers) Experience in presenting to and facilitating large working groups A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities

Additional Requirements

Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department

College of Nursing (AFD)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status

Exempt

Pay

Monthly: $3,844.53 - $5,399.33

Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

12/22/2025

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.


Please include the following: - Complete Application - Resume - Cover Letter outlining the preferred qualifications - 3 Professional references References will be contacted in the final stage of interview process

Positions posted with a Staff Type of

Regular

or

Term

are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the

Veteran Preference Program webpage

for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.



The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.





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