"Peer Tutor, Study & Research Skills (On-Site)"

Peer Tutor, Study & Research Skills (On-Site)

Company:
University of Maryland Global Campus

Job Location:
Adelphi, Maryland 20783

Category:
Tutors and Learning Resources

Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks accomplished UMGC students to work on-site as part-time peer tutors for UMGC undergraduate students at UMGC Dorsey Station. Tutoring will be offered on-site at Dorsey Station, MD via scheduled appointment and drop-in availability. Ideal candidates will demonstrate high-level skills in study strategies and basic research methods and be prepared to support undergraduate students across a wide range of courses and disciplines.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE UMGC PEER TUTOR INCLUDE:

• Promote a professional, respectful, and safe learning environment
• Work more closely with English language learners

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Provide support in study skills, organization skills, time management, reading comprehension, and basic research skills as a UMGC student peer tutor to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in UMGC courses
• Provide clarification, examples, and tutorials that support the student in improving their study skills, problem-solving strategies, and authentic learning
• Create, update, and present guidelines and other resources related to study skills, organization skills, time management, reading comprehension, and basic research skills for students
• Refer students to specific subject tutors for questions about course concepts related to assigned readings, projects, or homework assignments
• Refer students to the library for additional support in research and citation
• Promote a professional, respectful, and safe learning environment
• Work more closely with English language learners

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Be a current undergraduate or graduate student at UMGC with a minimum of two consecutive semesters completed not more than a year ago
• A grade of "A" in any version of PACE (for undergraduate candidates)
• Able to demonstrate fair knowledge of good study skills, reading comprehension, and basic research skills
• Fair knowledge in the use of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint to create content material (e.g., one-pagers and presentations)
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to clearly communicate step-by-step instructions in verbal and written formats
• Ability to work closely with students to ensure student success
• Ability to work with diverse student populations

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Letter of recommendation or referral from a UMGC faculty member
• Background in teaching, tutoring, and/or other type of learning support experience initiatives in a face-to-face environment

POSITION AVAILABLE AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.

Hiring Rate:
$16.00

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