Academic Assistant II - Writing, Reading, Speech

College of DuPage; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

College of DuPage seeks an Academic Assistant II to provide writing, reading, and speech support to students across disciplines. The role involves in-person and online sessions within the WRSA area, including workshops and orientations.

Fifteen to twenty-five hours per week during academic terms, with some evening or weekend availability. A Bachelor's degree and experience teaching or tutoring are required, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or providing academic assistance.
• Experience presenting in groups.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including proficiency in spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Provide writing, reading, and public speaking assistance to students in all academic disciplines taught at the College of DuPage, in-person and online.
• Provide in-class and online orientations on WRSA services.
• Conduct and/or create workshops on various writing, reading, and speech topics to be presented in classrooms or through webinars.
• Consult and serve as a resource to other academic assistants and peer academic assistants.
• Develop and/or participate in training on WRSA related topics.
• Maintain current and relevant knowledge in subject areas and general study skills.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Academic Assistant II - Writing, Reading, Speech

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 the Writing, Reading, Speech Assistance Area of the College of DuPage. Academic Assistant II will offer presentations in classrooms or online.

• Provide writing, reading, and public speaking assistance to students in all academic disciplines taught at the College of DuPage, in‑person and online.
• Provide in‑class and online orientations on WRSA services.
• Conduct and/or create workshops on various writing, reading, and speech topics to be presented in classrooms or through webinars.
• Consult and serve as a resource to other academic assistants and peer academic assistants.
• Develop and/or participate in training on WRSA related topics.
• Maintain current and relevant knowledge in subject areas and general study skills.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline required.

Experience

• Experience teaching or providing academic assistance required.
• Experience presenting in groups required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including proficiency in spoken English required.

Working Conditions

• Fifteen (15) to twenty‑five (25) hours per week during academic terms only (approximately 40 weeks per year). Some evening or weekend hours may be required.
• Up‑to‑date skills in relevant technologies.
• This position is subject to a background check and education verification at the expense of the College.

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.