Purdue Global Academic Center Tutor: Writing Center (42511)

Building on Purdue University’s mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality education, Purdue
University Global is a
public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class education online.

Our
Opportunity:

Academic Center Tutors
provide synchronous and asynchronous tutoring support services for Purdue University
Global students. Tutors are responsible for creating a
positive, supportive environment and providing specialized content knowledge
assistance that helps students progress in their coursework and
overall academic success. Tutors provide accurate and timely feedback
on paper and project reviews, provide students with helpful academic
resources, facilitate group study sessions, teach basic study and
learning skills, and otherwise contribute to positive student learning
experiences and student success. Tutoring specialization may
include but is not limited to, writing, math, science, technology, and
business.

What to expect in this
role:

• Provides a warm, student-empowering learning
  environment
• Perform weekly tutoring sessions in accordance with
  established schedule and consistent with Purdue University Global’s
  academic standards guidelines and tutoring policies, and provide
  accurate, consistent student-centered feedback in a timely
  manner.
• Participates in development projects and manage projects in absence
  of Academic Center Specialist
• Revise, create,
  and enhance tutorials and reference materials and web spaces
• Promote center
  services across the institution as
  directed
• Engage in relevant professional development, which is planned and approved by direct
  supervisor
• Attend department
  meetings, teleconferences, and trainings as assigned
• Comply with Purdue University Global Academic
  policies and
  procedures
• Perform other job-related duties or projects as
  assigned

Experience:

• Masters
  Degree in Literature, Composition, Fine Arts, English, Communication,
  or Rhetoric
• Two years teaching or tutoring
  experience

What we’re looking
for:

• Practiced knowledge of MS Office and Google
  suite
• Ability to manage multiple emails accounts
• Ability to
  adapt to changing technical demands; familiar with video
  creation and editing a plus
• Excellent communication skills both written and
  oral
• Ability to work independently in a remote
  environment with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate a commitment to students; provide
  a positive student-centered atmosphere with
  patience and understanding
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, deadline oriented
  environment

Additional
Information:

• This is a part-time hourly position. The target wage is
  $21.00/hour.
• Purdue University Global will
  not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• A
  background check will be required for employment in this position.
• We ask that our remote employees have access to a
  reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace that is
  free of distractions. You may wish to review the Purdue Virtual Meeting Professional Standards.
• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
• Purdue Global is an EO/EA employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain talent from a broad
  pool
  of applicants. Purdue Global celebrates a variety of perspectives, experiences, and skills to support a success-focused environment for
  employees and students. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All are encouraged to
  apply.

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