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Senior Academic Assistant-Tutoring

Position Number: 7303004
Location: Glen Ellyn, IL
Position Type: Academic Advising

Senior Academic Assistant-Tutoring

Senior Academic Assistant-Tutoring
The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions.

College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
To provide academic assistance to students in specific subjects corresponding to COD curricula and serve as a mentor/resource to other Academic Assistants and Peer Tutors. Serve as a trainer and consultant to other Academic Assistants on tutoring methodology. Act as a liaison between Tutoring Services and faculty.

Provide course-based academic assistance to students in courses where tutor has subject-matter proficiency.

Provide tutoring in person and online; one-on-one and in group session formats.

Maintain current and relevant knowledge in subject areas and general study skills, such as note taking, test preparation, test taking, time management, etc.

Assist supervisor with program coordination, program scheduling, and training of Academic Assistants and Peer Tutors.

Serve as a lead mentor/resource to other Academic Assistants and Peer Tutors.

Create and conduct workshops, class visits, and Strategic Success sessions, where/when appropriate.

Serve as a liaison to faculty, coordinator, academic assistants, and peer tutors.

In consultation with faculty and coordinator, assist in developing programming in disciplines not previously served.

Solicit faculty, tutor, and coordinator input and submit requests for resources, equipment, etc. to better serve student needs.

Qualifications:

Education:

Master's degree or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 18 semester hours in subject area of support required.

Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years of experience teaching or providing academic assistance required.
Experience leading groups required.
A minimum of two semesters of experience in an Academic Assistant II position at COD required.
Demonstrated initiative, leadership, and exceptional performance in most recent academic assistant role.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including a proficiency in spoken English.

Working Conditions:

Up to 25 hours per week during academic terms (approximately 40 weeks per year). Some evening or weekend hours may be required.

Up-to-date skills in relevant technologies; specifically, online interactive technology required.

This position is subject to a background check and education verification at the expense of the College.

Pay Grade:

College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. The College of DuPage is committed to recruiting and retaining high performing talent to our institution, continuing our tradition of excellence. We encourage all people across the broad spectrum of those communities we serve to explore and apply for positions at COD for which they believe they are qualified.

College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.

To apply, visit https://cod.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/3102?c=cod