AY25-26 Graduate Assistant - Tutoring Central, Team Coordinator

Bridgewater Bagel & Coffee; Georgia (VT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgewater State University is seeking a Graduate Assistant for Tutoring Central who will work 20 hours per week, assisting in tutoring management and faculty communication. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and acceptance into a graduate program, with strong skills in organization and communication.

Qualifications

• Accepted into a graduate program at Bridgewater State University.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Skills in communication and creative approaches to learning support.

Responsibilities

• Manage tutoring services and onboarding for tutors.
• Communicate with faculty about tutoring resources.
• Develop training sessions and programs for tutors.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Organizational abilities

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

AY25-26 Graduate Assistant - Tutoring Central, Team Coordinator

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The College of Graduate Studies (COGS) coordinates all of BSU’s Graduate Assistantships. For more information on the program or for the status of your application, please contact:
Cassie Birch
[e-mail]

Position Information

Title

Title AY25-26 Graduate Assistant - Tutoring Central, Team Coordinator

Position Description

The Graduate Assistant (GA) will work 20 hours per week and receive up to 24 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 9 for fall, 9 for spring and 6 for summer.

Department Summary

The Academic Achievement Center ( AAC ) is the largest hub of student academic support services at Bridgewater State University. The AAC provides Academic Advising for specific populations as well as Learning Assistance support to undergraduate students. The AAC also houses Student Accessibility Services and Testing Services. Within Learning Assistance there are six main areas: Academic Coaching, Accounting and Finance Lab, Math Services, Tutoring Central, Second Language Services, and the Writing Studio. All areas within the AAC dedicate each day to student success and retention, as well as equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Assist with the supervision in the daily operations of Tutoring Central, Tutor staff, and appointments on Accudemia
• Manage tutoring services including communicating with tutors regularly, inputting and updating tutors’ courses and schedules on appointment system (Accudemia); develop programming for tutor appreciation and tutor recruitment and develop supportive team environment for all tutors.
• Develop and present tutor training sessions on topics of effective tutoring technique, communication skills, working with diverse populations, etc.
• Communicate with faculty through email and in class presentations, about tutoring for courses. Plan training meetings between CRIT 111 tutors and CRIT 111 faculty coordinator and communicate updates on CRIT 111 tutoring.
• Serve as a resource to tutors when concerns or needs arise in sessions. Provide feedback and problem-solving strategies to tutors to help improve sessions. Refer students to appropriate learning/advising support within the AAC , and other campus resources.
• Assist the Director with hiring and tutoring training. Conduct individual training and onboarding for tutors as needed.
• Conduct tasks using Microsoft Office programming (i.e., Outlook, Word, Office 365, Excel and Teams), Accudemia (appointment making and data tracking system), Canva, and Zoom.
• Work with supervisor to identify and design a research project that will be presented at the College of Graduate Studies required Research Symposium, held each spring semester.
• Use a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion to assist in setting and achieving goals around academic program development.
• Actively advance a culture of accessibility, inclusivity, anti-racism, & disability rights & advocacy throughout the AAC and Bridgewater State University community.
• Thoughtfully participate in weekly staff meetings, supervision meetings, and trainings and seek out additional trainings on topics relevant to field of study and topics such as cultural competence, equity, and inclusion
• Perform other professional tasks as assigned by administrators in the Academic Achievement Center.

Preferred Qualifications

Skills Needed/Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree and acceptance into a graduate program at Bridgewater State University
• Ability to work with diverse populations (e.g., students with learning disabilities and other disabilities, students of color, multilingual students, non-binary and transgender students, and non-traditional students)
• Strong computer skills, organizational abilities and ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and ability to develop creative future approaches to learning support

Physical Demands

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate $15

Posting Number

Posting Number Stu05192P

Open Date

Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

The College of Graduate Studies ( COGS ) coordinates all of BSU’s Graduate Assistantships. For more information on the program or for the status of your application, please contact:
Cassie Birch
[e-mail]

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a Bridgewater State University graduate student accepted into a graduate degree program?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Which Graduate program have you been accepted into?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you held a Graduate Assistantship or Writing Fellowship in the past?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you been accepted into a Postbaccalaureate, Accelerated Postbaccalaureate or Certificate program in Accounting, Finance, Instructional Technology, TESOL or Women's and Gender Studies?
  • Yes
  • No
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bridgewater State University is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.