Student Employee Work Study/Work Program - Intensive English Program (IEP)

Eastern Mennonite University; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, VA, invites applications for a Student Employee in the Intensive English Program (IEP) as a tutor and teaching assistant. The role includes one-on-one or small group English tutoring, classroom support, and helping students navigate EMU offices while advocating for their success.

The position is part-time, hourly, and non-exempt under a work-study or work program.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to make entry-level decisions.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to ask questions.
• Understanding of basic department procedures.
• Ability to maintain a level of professionalism during working hours.
• Has a genuine desire to help their peers succeed.
• Be currently enrolled as a student at EMU.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small group English tutoring to students.
• Work as an in-class teaching assistant.
• Guide students to EMU offices and services and advocate on their behalf.
• Assist the Office Coordinator with student services projects.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.
• Attend the workplace regularly and follow a schedule.
• Perform general administrative responsibilities in support of the department/office/campus.
• Complete department-specific projects as assigned.

Skills

Follow verbal and written instructions

Interpersonal communication

Ask questions

Professionalism

Student support

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Title: Student Employee - Intensive English Program (IEP) TutorDepartment: Intensive English Program (IEP)Supervisor: Jeremy SamsoeEmployment Type: Work Study or Work Program; Part-time, hourly, non-exemptPay Range: $13.00 - $13.00Job Summary:The Student Employee is responsible for assisting the staff in the assigned department. The Student Employee position will focus on administrative support, learning support, or specialized support while offering educational and career growth.Duties/ Responsibilities:Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.Answer incoming phone calls.Perform a variety of administrative and/or office duties.Provide assistance and support to faculty and/or staff in completing special projects as assigned.Perform general administrative responsibilities in support of the department/office/campus.Complete department-specific projects as assigned.Attend the workplace regularly as scheduled, report to work punctually, and follow a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite.Support the values of the University.Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities:Provide one-on-one or small group English tutoring to studentsWork as an in-class teaching assistantGuide students to various EMU offices and services and advocating on their behalfAssist the Office Coordinator with student services projectsRequired Skills/Abilities:Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.Ability to make entry-level decisions.Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.Willingness to ask questions.Understanding of basic department procedures.Ability to maintain a level of professionalism during working hours.Has a genuine desire to help their peers succeed.Be currently enrolled as a student at EMU.Education and Experience:High School diploma.Physical Requirements:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.Supervisory Responsibilities:NoneWhy Work at EMU?Flexible work scheduling built around your classesValuable on-campus work experience and resume-building opportunitiesConvenient, walkable commute on campusEastern Mennonite University (http://www.emu.edu) is a private, faith-based, liberal arts university in Harrisonburg, Virginia known for academic excellence and affordability with a focus on service, social justice, and global engagement. With more than 1500 students studying at our main campus in Harrisonburg, Virginia; at our Lancaster, Pennsylvania instructional site; and online, EMU offers rigorous academic study at the undergraduate and graduate level.EMU is committed to an inclusive and equitable campus community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and can be their authentic self. Our goal is to remove the barriers that underrepresented and marginalized groups have frequently encountered in our society. We commit to address the structures that produce discrimination, racial injustice, gender inequities and other forms of oppression, and to fully include LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and other members of historically minoritized communities.EMU encourages students, faculty and staff to live their faith and values through service to others, peacemaking, cross-cultural engagement and sustainability. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMU is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who would deepen the diversity of the University.