Academic Assistant II: Writing, Reading & Speech Support

College of DuPage; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The College of DuPage in Illinois is seeking an Academic Assistant II to support students in Writing, Reading, and Speech. This role delivers in-person and online assistance, conducts workshops, and helps students develop academic skills across disciplines.

Fifteen to twenty-five hours per week during the academic terms, with some evenings or weekends possible; a Bachelor's degree is required and experience teaching or providing academic assistance is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline required.
• Experience teaching or providing academic assistance required.
• Experience presenting in groups required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including proficiency in spoken English required.

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

The College of DuPage in Illinois is seeking an Academic Assistant II to support students in Writing, Reading, and Speech. This role delivers in-person and online assistance, conducts workshops, and helps students develop academic skills across disciplines.

Fifteen to twenty-five hours per week during the academic terms, with some evenings or weekends possible; a Bachelor's degree is required and experience teaching or providing academic assistance is essential.