CASAS Tutor

Liberty University, Inc.; EE. UU.; Híbrido; USD 15.000 - 21.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Liberty University is seeking a part-time student tutor to support residential and online students through the Academic Success Center. The role collaborates with the Assistant Director of Residential Tutoring Services to provide tutoring, study strategies, and academic coaching for specified courses.

The position requires current LU student status with a 3.0+ GPA, a recommendation letter, and strong communication skills.

Formación

• Current residential LU student in requested courses
• GPA of at least 3.0
• Letter of recommendation from instructor
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiasm for helping students understand course content and study habits
• Reliable and organized with professional behavior

Responsabilidades

• Meet with students one-to-one or in small groups to provide tutoring
• Apply effective study strategies to support academic progress
• Maintain accurate records of tutoring sessions and attendees
• Attend tutor orientation and training sessions
• Complete Canvas and other training courses
• Assist with additional duties as assigned
• Adhere to Liberty University policies and Christian mission
• Collaborate effectively as part of the tutoring team

Conocimientos

Tutoring

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Educación

Current residential LU student in requested courses

GPA 3.0+

Recommendation letter from instructor

Descripción del empleo

The tutor position is a student work study/assistant who works collaboratively with the Assistant Director of Residential Tutoring Services in providing comprehensive and integrated academic support and resources to students. The tutor will impact the retention of students through providing tutoring for Residential students enrolled in certain residential and online course(s). The Academic Success Center (ASC), under the College of Applied Studies and Academic Success strives to support the academic success of residential and online Liberty University students by providing free tutoring for various courses each semester.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Works 12-16 hours per week completing responsibilities as listed below.

• Meets with students in a one-to-one, small-group, walk-in, or classroom tutoring format to provide learning assistance and help students improve or maintain their academic excellence.
• Integrates effective study and learning strategies to maximize students’ potential for academic progress.
• Maintains accurate records of tutoring sessions and attendees.
• Attends mandatory tutor orientation, training sessions, and scheduled meetings as required by the Assistant Director of Residential Tutoring Services.
• Completes Canvas and other training courses, assignments, and quizzes.
• Assists with additional duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Residential Tutoring Services.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

• Education and Experience
• Current residential LU student "A" or "B" in requested courses
• Cumulative LU GPA of at least 3.0
• Letter of recommendation from the instructor of the courses
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with individuals from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds
• Enthusiasm for ministering to and helping students improve their knowledge of course content and effective study habits
• Excellent level of responsibility, reliability, punctuality, and organization
• Appropriate and professional behavior
• Previous tutoring experience preferred
• Eligible for Federal Work Study preferred

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

• Communication and Comprehension
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer skills.
• Problem Solving Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate. Working environment may include facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.

Driving Requirements

None

Time Type Part time Location Onsite - Remote Capable Pay Rate Starting at $12.77

• Time Type Part time
• Location Onsite - Remote Capable
• Pay Rate Starting at $12.77
• Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

Whatever capacity you work in at Liberty University, you’ll be playing a supportive role in our mission of Training Champions for Christ. Liberty has a wide variety of engaging and challenging positions available that are waiting for committed men and women of integrity just like you. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been Training Champions for Christ since 1971. As one of the nation’s largest Christian universities, Liberty employs a diverse community of faculty, staff, and student professionals who are united by a shared mission and commitment to excellence. Through their dedication and service, Liberty employees help create a collaborative, faith-driven environment that supports meaningful work and lasting impact.