Learning Facilitator I

Job Title

Learning Facilitator I

Agency

Texas A&M University at Galveston

Department

Maritime Studies

Proposed Minimum Salary

$18.43 hourly

Job Location

Galveston, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

The Writing Lab at Texas A&M University at Galveston is an academic support unit focusing on the development of communication skills and information literacy in order to support students’ success toward their academic and professional goals. Located in the library and sharing a space with the multimedia Studio, we provide in-person and virtual assistance to TAMUG students in the form of 30- and 60-minute consultations on all aspects of writing process. Our undergraduate consultants reflect the range of majors at TAMUG and they are prepared to assist students with academic and professional writing. In addition to our undergraduate consultants, we are seeking a part-time Learning Facilitator I. Under the supervision of the Director, the Learning Facilitator will provide guidance and feedback to students during writing consultants at the Writing Lab and will provide in-class academic support in a developmental reading/writing course.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Writing Center Training Delivery

• Assist undergraduate students at all levels and in a variety of majors in all aspects of the writing process in individual, 30/60-minute consultations

• Advise students on finding, evaluating, incorporating, and citing sources

• Consult with student writers about big-picture and sentence-level conventions of academic, professional, and occasionally creative writing

• Document consultations in post-appointment summaries

Classroom Learning Facilitation

• Provide guidance and feedback to help ASCC 003 learners understand content and strengthen their skills

• Assist with leading learners through course concepts and components to achieve desired learning objectives

Administrative Support

• Coordinate with the Director of the Writing Lab and the Program Coordinator for Developmental Education to support the delivery of course content

Professional Development and Mentorship

• Attend required staff meetings and professional development trainings

• Assist in providing oversight and mentorship to undergraduate tutors, providing feedback to the Director

What you need to know

Salary: $18.43/hr.

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, or a related field

• No experience required

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of related work experience

• Prior tutoring experience in a writing or academic support center

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Excellent communication and organization skills

Additional Information

Machines and Equipment:

• Basic computer operations: Microsoft Word and Teams, Google Docs, Zoom, and online appointment booking system

Other Requirements and Factors:

• This position is security sensitive

• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures

• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

• This position allows alternate work location per TAMU guidelines

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