Embedded Tutor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Part time

Job summary

Norfolk State University is seeking Embedded Tutors to provide free, one-to-one writing help in person or online. Tutors partner with a faculty member, report to the Embedded Tutoring Coordinator, and may host writing workshops with faculty partners.

Duties include meeting students one-on-one or in small groups, giving feedback on writing, teaching proper formatting and citation, and helping students become independent writers. Training sessions and required paperwork are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Tutoring/writing support experience required or preferred.
• Experience with academic writing processes and citation practices.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students one-to-one or in small groups to provide writing assistance.
• Provide feedback on writing assignments and help students engage in the writing process.
• Assist students in properly formatting a paper in the designated documentation style.
• Assist students in avoiding plagiarism and properly citing sources.
• Help students become independent writers and learners.
• Attend training and meetings as required by the Embedded Tutoring Coordinator.
• Complete summaries and required paperwork for each consultation.

Skills

Tutoring

Writing feedback

Organization

Time management

Tools

MS Word

Microsoft 365

PowerPoint

WCONLINE

Zoom

Blackboard

Job description

Embedded Tutors will partner with a single faculty member (thefaculty partner) and will report to the Embedded TutoringCoordinator. Consultations are designed so that each student canreceive free, one-to-one writing assistance in person or online.Embedded Tutors are employed through the Title III funded EmbeddedTutoring Program as facilitated by the NSU Writing Center and theActivity Director Andrew Burlile.

• Meet with students one-to-one or in small-groups to providelearning assistance related to writing
• Provide feedback on writing assignments and help students engagein the writing process
• Assist students in properly formatting a paper in the designateddocumentation style
• Assist students in avoiding plagiarism and properly citingsources
• Help students become independent learners and writers
• Collaborate with and encourage the use of additional Dr. PatriciaLynch Stith Student Success Center (PLSSSC), the NSU WritingCenter, and other campus resources (see page 23 for servicesprovided by PLSSSC)
• Attend training sessions or meetings as required by the EmbeddedTutoring Coordinator
• Arrive on time and prepare for each appointment and meeting
• Conduct each session in a conscientious, professionalmanner
• Complete a brief summary form for each consultation
• Complete and return all required paperwork to the EmbeddedTutoring Coordinator
• Notify supervisor of any concerns about students
• Design and facilitate writing workshops within the Writing Centerand as requested by School of Business faculty partner
• Meet regularly with assigned faculty partner as agreed upon byfaculty partner and Embedded Tutoring Coordinator
• Attend course into which embedded as a tutor at least five timesthroughout the semester
• Be able to use a variety of software (MSWord, Microsoft 365,Power point, WCONLINE, Zoom, Blackboard)

Wage employees are paid an hourly rate for actual hours worked are limited to working 1500 hours per year and can only work amaximum of 29 hours a week. Work hours must be counted on the basisof the twelve-month period beginning May 1 of each year and April30 of the following year. Wage employees in all agencies (allbranches of government) are limited to working no more than 1500hours during each twelve-month period of May 1-April 30. Should youwork 1500 hours prior to April 30, your services will be terminatedimmediately. You will not be eligible for employment again untilMay 1. It is the responsibility of the employee and supervisor, aswell as the Office of Human Resources, to monitor these hours toensure compliance to policy. Wage employees may not earn leave nordo they have access to the Grievance Procedure process. They arenot covered by the provision of the Virginia Personnel Act and arenot entitled to the benefits afforded employees occupyingclassified positions.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on allcandidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration.The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon thetype of position for which you have been identified as a finalistand may include criminal history, including sexual offenderregistry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving)records, license verification, and credit report reviews. Theresults of background checks are made available to Universityemploying officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign anAuthorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizesForm I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility foret employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information:

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In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we areencouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through theCommonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for thisopportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate ofDisability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselorwithin the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services(DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired(DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questionsand submit their disability documentation, if applicable, toDARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARSat 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

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