Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Stephens College Margaret Campbell Student Success Center announces one part-time position (15 hours weekly) for a professional tutor/academic success coach. The MCSSC seeks a professional who can be a collaborative member of the MCSSC team and provide academic coaching and writing tutoring to residential undergraduate students.

Academic Coach/Writing Tutor (fifteen hours weekly)

Responsibilities:

• Reach out to current students who may benefit from academic support with compassion and kindness and then support them in creating a plan for success.
• Work with students in multiple ways to help prevent, prepare for, and respond to common obstacles encountered in higher education.
• Guide students to maximize their learning experiences and connect students to other campus supports.
• Help students recognize challenges to their persistence in college and empower them to resolve these challenges.
• Assist students with reading and academic skills/learning strategies for general education courses or in specific majors.
• Assist students with writing assignments (including research and citation).
• Proctor exams for students with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations as needed.
• Possibly present an academic skills workshop to students during a semester.

Qualifications:

• Teaching experience with diverse populations preferred
• Excellent written, listening, oral, and interpersonal communication skills that promote effective working relationships with diverse student populations
• Master’s degree preferred but will consider a graduate student with a high level of academic achievement/experience

Founded in 1833, Stephens College is the second-oldest women's college in the United States, dedicated to providing innovative, experiential, and career-focused education across various disciplines. Located in Columbia, Missouri, Stephens College continues to be a leader in women's education, fostering a community where students are empowered to lead, innovate, and excel. The college also provides flexible, co-educational master’s degrees and certificates for working professionals, and is home to the co-educational Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College.

Ranked (over and over again) as one of the best college towns in America, Columbia, Missouri, is home to 36,000+ college students and 118,000 residents. Columbia — conveniently located approximately 100 miles from both Kansas City and St. Louis — has it all: big-time college sports, film, music and arts festivals, a high-energy arts community, amazing recreation, and a great downtown with lots of places to eat, shop, snack and check out the latest bands. The Columbia community offers outstanding health care options, as well as excellent educational opportunities for every level of student (including our own Children’s School).

Be a part of this amazing community of innovative thinkers, doers and dreamers.

Stephens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and employ qualified personnel without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran.

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