Global Academic Center Tutor - Writing Center

Global Academic Center Tutor: Writing Center

Location: United States

Job Description:

Req Id: 42511

Job Title: Purdue Global Academic Center Tutor: Writing Center

City: Remote/Virtual

Job Description:

• Building on Purdue Universitys 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.