Peer Tutor, Writing (On-Site)

Peer Tutor Writing (OnSite)

First Term Experience and Tutoring Services

Student Affairs

NonExempt Contingent 1 PartTime Pay Grade Stateside Contingent 1

Location: The Universities at Shady Grove MD

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks accomplished UMGC students to work onsite as parttime peer tutors for UMGC undergraduate students at the Universities at Shady Grove. Tutoring will be offered onsite at Shady Grove via scheduled appointment and dropin availability. Successful candidates will demonstrate highlevel skills in both academic and technical writing and be able to support students in a variety of courses and programs.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE UMGC PEER TUTOR INCLUDE:

• Provide support as a UMGC student peer tutor to other undergraduate students enrolled in UMGC courses

• Respond to undergraduate students questions and concerns related to their UMGC assigned courses

• Respond to questions about course concepts related to assigned readings projects or written assignments

• Provide clarifications examples and tutorials that support the student in developing a writing process and authentic learning

• Promote a professional respectful and safe learning environment

• Work more closely with English language learners

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Indepth knowledge in undergraduate writing skills both academic and technical

• Excellent organizational interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills in English

• Ability to work closely with students to ensure student success

• Ability to work with diverse student populations

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Letter of recommendation or referral from a faculty member in a WRTG course or another course in which writing assignments constituted the majority of graded assignments

• Background in teaching tutoring and/or other type of learning support experience initiatives in a facetoface environment

WHO WE ARE AND WHO WE SERVE

UMGCone of 11 degreegranting institutions in the University System of Maryland (USM)is a missiondriven institution with seven core values that guide us in all we do. At the top of the list is Students First and we strive to do just that for our 90000 students at home and abroad. From its start in 1947 UMGC has demonstrated its commitment to adult learners. We recognize that adult students need flexibility and options. UMGC is proud to be a global 24hour institution of higher learning.

The typical UMGC student is an adult learner juggling a career family and other priorities. Roughly 80% work full time half are parents and half are minority students. They are continuing their education to better themselves their families and their professional opportunities. UMGC is also a leading higher education provider to the U.S. military enrolling 55000 activeduty service members reservists National Guard members veterans and family members annually. We are proud of our military heritage and are committed to this service.

POSITION AVAILABLE AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

All submissions should include a cover letter and a rsum

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression disability religion ancestry political affiliation or veteran status in employment educational programs and activities and admissions.

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume. UMGC offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for qualifying positions such as tuition remission generous leave and healthcare. For detailed benefits information please visit: University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression disability religion ancestry political affiliation or veteran status in employment educational programs and activities and admissions.

Workplace Accommodations:

The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall based on disability be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services programs or activities of the University or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGCs Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at.