UMGC Ventures

Peer Tutor, Writing

UMGC Ventures

part-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $16 per hour

About the role

  • Provide support as a UMGC student or alumni peer tutor to other undergraduate students enrolled in UMGC courses
  • Respond to undergraduate students’ questions and concerns related to their UMGC assigned courses
  • Respond to questions about course concepts related to assigned readings, projects, or written assignments
  • Provide clarifications, examples, and tutorials that support the student in developing a writing process and authentic learning
  • Promote a professional, respectful, and safe online learning environment
  • Work more closely with English language learners

Requirements

  • In-depth knowledge in the undergraduate level courses to be supported under this position (WRTG111 and WRTG112)
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Ability to work closely with students to ensure student success
  • Ability to work with diverse student populations
  • For WRTG111 and WRTG112: A grade of "A" in the course is preferred, but a "B" will be acceptable
  • Letter of recommendation or referral from a faculty member who teaches the course(s) for which the candidate is applying
  • Background in teaching, tutoring, and/or other type of learning support experience initiatives
Benefits
  • Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.
  • Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
  • Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.
  • C1s that regularly work over 12 hours per week are eligible for limited sick and safe leave at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum accrual of 40 hours in a calendar year.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
WRTG111WRTG112tutoringteachingwriting processlearning support
Soft Skills
organizational skillsinterpersonal skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationability to work with diverse populationsstudent success focus
Certifications
letter of recommendation