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Inside Higher Ed · 3 weeks ago

Learning Assistant III/IV: Professional Tutor Writing/Communications/Social Sciences/Education

Frederick, MD

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$17.08/hr - $25.31/hr

1+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking a Learning Assistant III/IV to provide learning support to students, colleagues, and faculty as part of the Tutoring and Writing Center team. The role involves tutoring, academic coaching, and assisting with technology support, while promoting a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

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Responsibilities

Tutor students individually, in small groups, or embedded in courses both on campus or online

Engage and encourage students to become confident, successful, and active learners by engaging them directly in ways that respond to the diversity of students’ cultural backgrounds, academic needs, and learning styles

Help monitor the learning environment, and interpret needed protocols for students

Provide technical/software support to students

Perform record-keeping and administrative tasks as directed

Encourage communication between student and instructor

Refer students to other appropriate services on campus, as needed

Act as a resource and mentor to colleagues classified as Learning Assistant I/II

Design and lead in-class presentations, orientations, supplemental instruction groups, review sessions, and/or study skills workshops

Coach students in academic study skills, research processes, and other learning strategies

Assist the Tutoring & Writing Center Coordinator with researching and updating learning center materials and resources, as requested

Perform other duties as assigned