"Online Writing Tutor - CASAS"

Job Details

Reviewing Liberty University Online (LUO) student papers for content development, organization, formatting, and grammar; conducting one-on-one tutorials with online students via computer-to-computer calls.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Primary Responsibilities (90%)
  • Conduct targeted draft reviews
  • Conduct full draft reviews
• Additional responsibilities (10%)
  • Conduct real-time tutoring sessions via Skype or a similar program
  • Read and respond to one spot-check of their work each term
  • Maintain open communication with supervisors
• Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled in an LUO graduate or post graduate-level degree program.
• This position is for Liberty University students only.
• U.S. Citizen with a permanent U.S. residence
• 3.5 graduate level GPA or higher
• Willing to work year round
• Own computer equipped with Windows 10 or higher or a recent Mac operating system, microphone, headset or speakers, and recent version of MS Word
• Strong in-home internet connection
• Excellent writing, grammar, and people skills
• Ability to learn technology quickly
• Knowledge of how to use MS Word well
• Ability to work well under pressure, follow written instructions, and take initiative when needed
• Strong sense of self-discipline and good time management skills
• Desire to help other students succeed
• Extensive understanding of the newest editions of APA alone or APA and Turabian formatting or expertise in Turabian or AMA formats with a willingness to thoroughly learn APA
• Works well and effectively communicates with students, faculty, and staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous tutoring experience
• Previous online tutoring experience
• Undergraduate degree from Liberty Online

Additional Qualifications

Within a week of applying, you should receive an email with more job information and instructions on how to check your eligibility for work-study funding to qualify for an interview. If your eligibility is not confirmed within a month of receiving the instructions, your application will be closed. However, you may always complete a new application based on your old application with a few clicks.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information
• Ability to understand, speak, and write in English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner
• Excellent writing, grammar, and people skills
• Ability to learn technology quickly
• Ability to work well under pressure, follow written instructions, and take initiative when needed
• Strong sense of self-discipline and good time management skills

Problem-Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform tutoring responsibilities and deskwork
• Sometimes required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

Online Writing Tutors work from home. Their environment must include a computer with Microsoft Word, Skype, and a microphone and speakers installed as well as a strong internet connection, whatever else that home environment may entail.

Driving Requirements

None

Work Hours

18

Location

Remote Location