Hybrid 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

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.