Professional Writing Tutor Part-time

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u003cpu003eUnder the general guidance of the Senior Director, Library and Learning Services, the Professional Writing Tutor (part-time) works with students on assignments to refine their writing, improve their self-expression, and enable them to effectively communicate their ideas and research.u0026nbsp; The tutor will also create and deliver several writing workshops each semester.u0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThe tutoru0026rsquo;s area of specialization and focus will be on supporting international students and other students who do not use English as their first language and/or are new to academic work in English.u0026nbsp; Workshop topics will be developed in collaboration with the Center for Learning and Teaching and with other staff and faculty that work with Adleru0026rsquo;s international students.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThe hourly rate of pay is $27 per hour.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEducation/Experience:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eBacheloru0026rsquo;s degree in English, TESOL, or a related field; Masteru0026rsquo;s degree preferred.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eTESL Canada certification required.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eA minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated experience in classroom teaching and one-on-one tutoring in writing and related topics in a higher education setting, specifically to graduate students and international students.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eKSAsu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eStrong communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to respond promptly to student, faculty, and staff requests; detail-orientedu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to collaborate with staff and faculty throughout the University to aid in student successu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to both think strategically and execute tacticallyu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to consistently identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations based on observationsu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eStrong critical thinking, problem-solving and visioning acumenu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to proactively identify challenges and barriers to stated objective and employ assistance in addressing theseu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong collaboration acumen and abilitiesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDemonstration of Emotional Intelligence and professional maturityu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eProficient and functional knowledge of MS Office (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel specifically: pivot tables, VLOOKUPS and customized chart buildingu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong research acumen and abilitiesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong communication acumen including written, oral, and listeningu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong demonstration of alignment with Adleru0026rsquo;s social justice mission and visionu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEssential Duties and Responsibilities: u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eWork up to to 15 hours per week total for one-on-one writing tutoring, workshop creation and deliveryu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eCollaborate on and provide writing services; This will include synchronous and asynchronous assistance, and both face-to-face and online meetings.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eSchedule for one-on-one appointments which is based on meeting times requested by Adler students within a calendar of availability mutually agreed upon by the tutor and the Senior Director, Library and Learning Services.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAttend workshops that will be held on days/times that allow maximum student participation.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWork Environment (Physical Demands):u0026nbsp; u003c/strongu003eThe usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThis tutor will meet with Vancouver students in person and with students from all three Adler campuses (Chicago, Vancouver, and Online) by email and over Zoom.u0026nbsp; Workshops will be delivered online or in person, depending on topic and audience. Both one-on-one tutoring and workshops may be held in the evening, but some daytime hours will be required.u0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eUniversal Core Behaviors:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCommunication:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eEffectively expresses oneself in all oral and written communications.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExhibits good listening and comprehension skills.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eKeeps others informed, as well as responds, in a timely manner.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDemonstrates match between words and actions.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eResponds with tact, diplomacy, respect and composure when dealing with others.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003ePromotes the spirit and essence of the Schoolu0026rsquo;s Vision, Mission, Values and Key Strategies through both verbal and written communication.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eTeamwork and Collaboration:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eCooperates with others toward the achievement of common goals.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eSeeks consensus and win-win solutions to problems and conflicts.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eContributes actively and participates fully in team initiatives.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003ePuts success of the team above own interests.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eBuilds and maintains constructive work relationships.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eResponsive to Change:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eSupports changes in the work environment.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDisplays a proactive, problem-solving approach toward work.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eCommitted to life-long learning by continuously increasing skills, knowledge and effectiveness.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eActively seeks and initiates creative and innovative solutions.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExercises sound, accurate and informed independent judgment when needed.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eQuality-Driven and Accountable:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eResults-oriented and committed to quality through continuous process improvement.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eEliminates ineffective activities and closes performance gaps.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAnticipates and responds to customer needs.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMonitors own performance, accept responsibility for actions and actively seeks feedback.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMeets deadlines and completes projects and activities in professional, timely manner.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eSeeks opportunities to increase productivity and/or reduce costs while maintaining highest quality standards (fiscally responsible).u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eSupport of Vision, Mission, Values, Key Strategies:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eSupports and models the Schoolu0026rsquo;s Values of: social interest, compassion, justice, respect for the individual, honors diversity and difference, intellectual rigor, optimism and collaboration.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eArticulates the Schoolu0026rsquo;s Vision, Mission, and Key Strategies in a way to educate others.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDemonstrates active commitment in advancing the Schoolu0026rsquo;s Vision, Mission and Key Strategies.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExhibits personal integrity, honesty, zeal and compassion.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAligns work processes to advance the Schoolu0026rsquo;s strategic plan and key strategies.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003e,EqualOpportunityEmployerDescription:null,PayTransparencyPolicyStatement:null,MatchScore:1.0,HasApplied:false,ApplicationJobBoardName:null,ApplicationJobBoardId:null,DateApplied:null,Salaried:false,CompensationAmount:null,PublishingStatus:1,Links:[],BehaviorCriteria:[],MotivationCriteria:[],EducationCriteria:[],LicenseAndCertificationCriteria:[],SkillCriteria:[],WorkExperienceCriteria:[],JobBoardMemberships:[{JobBoardId:5b64ce7f-14b5-443e-344c-7e8db470f3bd,PublishedInternal:true,PublishedExternal:false,ExternalPostedDate:null,InternalPostedDate:2022-06-16T17:26:24.708Z},{JobBoardId:b809b751-42a6-bffa-f3ce-536e549e35d9,PublishedInternal:false,PublishedExternal:true,ExternalPostedDate:2022-06-16T17:26:24.708Z,InternalPostedDate:null}],AssessmentUri:null,AssessmentStatus:null,OpportunityIsClosed:false,TravelRequired:null,TravelDescription:null,SupervisorName:null,Assessments:[],ApplicationId:null,CompensationAnnualMinimum:null,CompensationAnnualMaximum:null,CompensationHourlyMinimum:null,CompensationHourlyMaximum:null,CompensationCurrency:null});

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