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Online English and Writing Peer Tutor

Hourly/Temp

$17/hour 19 hours/week

Academic Affairs

Thomas Edison State University was founded in 1972 to break down barriers to degree completion. Nearly fifty years later, we proudly serve a diverse body of adult students with innovative and professionally relevant academic programming. Our team of high-energy student- focused professionals is welcoming new members who are ready to make their mark in education and help change the lives of thousands of adult students across New Jersey and around the world.

If you are excited by changing lives, committed to the success of all, and want to be challenged by new and innovative opportunities, we look forward to receiving your application.

Description:

The Online English and Writing Peer Tutor facilitates student learning and academic achievement through individual sessions by assisting with English and writing related course content. The Online English and Writing Peer Tutor enhances and promotes academic performance and success by helping students engage in their own active learning and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities:

-Engage in and model Student Success’s non-directive, reciprocal peer tutoring model

-Provide one-on-one online tutoring sessions to students enrolled at TESU via synchronous and asynchronous learning

-Maintain a set weekly schedule each term for tutoring appointments

-Attend regular team meetings and continued training as the position requires

-Commitment to attendance, punctuality, reliability and professionalism

-Develop a firm understanding and knowledge of the University’s services and resources

-Maintain confidentiality of all student information, material, and discussion shared in the tutoring relationship

-Understand and abide by all TESU policies and procedures

-Reflect the culture and values of TESU at all times

-Complete all other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

-Current student or recent TESU graduate

-Currently enrolled or graduated with an English or Writing degree at TESU

-Completed at least 18 credits at TESU

-3.0 cumulative GPA at TESU

-Excellent oral and written communication skills

-Must be in satisfactory academic standing with no misconduct on record

-Access to a personal computer with a reliable internet connection, microphone, and camera

Work hours:

Online peer tutors will be expected to work remotely up to 19 hours per week. This is a part time position based on grant funding.

_*TESU strives to offer a flexible work environment while balancing the operational needs of the University. As such, we have several options for hybrid-work schedules. Positions determine what type of hybrid-work schedule is available and, if necessary, adjustments are made to support University operations._

_Thomas Edison State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer_