• Conduct initial and ongoing academic coaching sessions with optometry students individually to evaluate learning behaviors, study strategies, time management, and test-taking approaches and guide them in making any necessary adjustments.
• Assess, identify, evaluate, and resolve learning issues of students of diverse educational backgrounds using validated psycho-educational assessment tools; devise and recommend strategies to aid individual students in the process of correction.

• Design personalized student academic services and interventions based on best practices for learning mastery and retention
• Implement strategies and programs specific to the academic and personal needs of the optometry student.
• Support and guide students in adopting evidence-based study strategies; apply the cognitive science of learning to support students’ metacognitive skills development.
• Assist matriculating students, and on occasion alumni, individually in the development of licensure examination study plans.
• Maintain organized records of students’ individual performance and improvement over time; complete and submit regular reports delineating progress to date.

• Make recommendations and referrals for learning assessments, screening, testing, or other support services (as needed).
• Support the Student Performance Committee and faculty by rendering services to optometry students in the remediation process.

• Design and implement workshops specific to the academic and personal needs of the optometry students and faculty.
• Participate in curricular content in relevant areas.

• Collaborate with other departments within the University such as the Center for Disability & Health Policy (CDHP) and the Learning Enhancement & Academic Development (LEAD) Office to provide comprehensive support to optometry students.
• Perform other duties as assigned. The University/College reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

• Exempt position. Typical working hours are Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM. Some nights and weekends required.

To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position.

Pay Transparency Act- Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications.

It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time.