Immediately Require Purdue Global Academic Center Tutor: Writing Center in Indiana
Posted 2025-03-15Job title: Purdue Global Academic Center Tutor: Writing Center
Company: Purdue University
Job description: 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:
Master's degree in English, Composition, Writing, or MFA
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 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 an hourly position. The target wage is $21.00/hour.
? This is a remote part-time opportunity (averaging 10-20 hours per week)
? Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
? A background check will be required for employment in this position.
? FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
? Purdue Global is proud to be an EEO/AA employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain the
most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We celebrate the diversity of
thought, backgrounds, and skills necessary to support an inclusive environment.
Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All
individuals are encouraged to apply.
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Expected salary: $21 per hour
Location: Indiana